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Businesses Wanted for Active Buyers

Optimal has many buyers interested in acquiring businesses. Using the search box below, filter the list to find opportunities which may be of interest to you. Email or call to discuss, quote the identifier.

Buyer Interests

IdentifierIndustryBuy Interests 
0011600001mT90BAASAccountingbuy-side mandate - more in the electronic, defence, security space (manufacturing &/or distribution)
0011600001lPUUcAAOAdvisor M&AWe help management teams buy the business from the owner. Obviously we have some criteria around this but each and every prospect is different. The criteria in summary:_x000D_
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Current EBIT of approx $750k - $3m_x000D_
Genuine retiring vendor_x000D_
Competent Management
0011600001nHj02AACAdvisor M&ACan be related to unrelated to the electrical business and I have funding support. Do you have any sell side mandates in the $5-$20M EV space?
0011600001nyyP1AAIAdvisor M&ARefrigeration_x000D_
Medical device_x000D_
Pharmaceutical _x000D_
Also interested in acquiring land
0011600001oJUEiAAOAdvisor M&A1. Manufacturing company of non-ferrous metal products for manufactures, EBITDA $2mm or more_x000D_
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2. Entrusted software development company for manufacturing company, EBITDA $2mm or more_x000D_
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3. Staffing company, EBITDA $2mm or more
0011600001qShQoAAKAdvisor M&AHave investors from Malaysia and Singapore
0018Y00002gClrxQACAdvisor M&AOur client is a large, overseas based property developer who is looking to enter the Australian market. They prefer the target to be in NSW but are open to targets anywhere along the Eastern Seaboard. The target is expected to have generated $5m in EBITDA
001G000001CzIQFIA3Advisor M&ALooking for agricultural technology manufacturer
001G000001G9VgyIAFAdvisor M&AEV up to $5m, with management, B2B industrial market, strong cash flow, good growth, strong competitive position Mel/Vic based. Has experience in electrical industries
001G000001XrKQeIANAdvisor M&Asoftware company
0011M000027MdbPQASAgricultureagribusiness or property development
001G000001d770uIAAAgricultureDairy/food manufacturing, beef and agriculture related
0011M00002cR7z6QACAutomotiveAutomotive products and services_x000D_
acquisition strategy is to identify same or similar businesses to unlock synergies_x000D_
o Preferred model is to pay approximately ~50% scrip and ~50% cash (paid out over a period of time)_x000D_
o Aim to purchase businesses on an a
0011M00002d8CzVQAUAutomotiveserialised products, vehicle and equipment wholesale distribution._x000D_
Quarry and stone products
001G000001CzIRrIANAutomotiveLooking for_x000D_
Coach building_x000D_
Trucks_x000D_
Trays_x000D_
Cab chassis or van _x000D_
$10-20M revenue - 5% earnings with growth opportunity
001G000001KKpPbIALAutomotiveAutomotive componenets
0011600001mTlcRAASBankingLooking for investments for Chinese buyer. Business with $5m+ revenue, near metro cities, including realestate
0011600001vZRCbAAOBankingEx Cleanaway & Boral. Looking to manage and invest up to $50m as investment group. Must be Melbourne based.
0011M00002B1iAAQAZBankingJapanese strategic investors_x000D_
especially for equipment hire, house builder, engineering, hotels etc
0011M00002FkLUCQA3BankingSee buyer lists. Deal origination._x000D_
Deals up to $150m but smaller deals as well.
00116000026WJzqAAGConstructionInfrastructure engineering
0011M000027LMhBQAWConstructionBuying building construction or services such as Air Conditioning or Security Systems Business._x000D_
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Investment up to $10m, preferably in the independent lift space. Maintenance and refurbishment is a big part of the business.
0011M00002BlF6sQAFConstructionEV up to $30m EBIT $6m to $7m_x000D_
Solid IP, scalability, growth focussed. Engineering, manufacturing
001G000001LQjWYIA1ConstructionLooking for rolling stock company
0011600001vWl2QAASConsultingFluid solutions, valves and control systems
0011600001lNk56AACEngineering ServicesCivil construction - bridges & rail
0011600001lOsloAACEngineering ServicesEngineering and civil services
0011600001lPUiyAAGEngineering ServicesEng companies in South Australia
0011600001lQ1y3AACEngineering ServicesEnergy Infrastructure Contractors - oil, gas, water, power
0011600001lQKjoAAGEngineering ServicesHeavy industry, valves, pipes, hydraulics
0011600001m3ugCAAQEngineering ServicesLooking for acquisitions generally production focus, not project
0011600001u24hoAAAEngineering Servicesenhance shareholder value by acquiring and operating infrastructure assets that are shaping Africa’s future. Primarily energy, oil & gas
0011600001vrizFAAQEngineering ServicesTest inspection certification, particularly labs in the oil and gas sectors. Also looking for Agri labs.
00116000025qk3ZAAQEngineering ServicesMarine pilot and survey
00116000026XvcYAASEngineering ServicesEquipment hire companies (who do not do sales)._x000D_
Specialists EBIT/Sales >15%, Deal value $20m to $30m, Confined Gas Breathing Apparatus, Shoring (building & construction), Survey, civil & construction, Calibration labs and services
001160000279OxVAAUEngineering ServicesToxic Waste disposal
0011M00002e2x1dQAAEngineering ServicesEquipment Hire companies
001G000001CzIRwIANEngineering ServicesElectrical & Instrumentation _x000D_
(Industrial services similar to Downer Electrical, Southern Cross although not diversified enough,. Must be greater than $100m plus in revenue. Operational & Construction_x000D_
Maintenance preferred, ANZ
001G000001CzISwIANEngineering Services"We will continue to look for opportunities to acquire profitable automation engineering and robotics businesses which are complementary to our existing areas of focus and which will add value to the Group.
001G000001CzITIIA3Engineering ServicesAnything in food, energy and minerals food chain. From a few $m to many millions._x000D_
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Infrastructure, mines_x000D_
Something that is scalable from a PE perspective.
001G000001CzKOEIA3Engineering ServicesConstruction Products, This business unit would benefit from a strategic acquisition of a like businesses._x000D_
Refractory Anchor Manufacturing - we are looking for a partner to establish a manufacturing and sales operation in Asia
001G000001I7txzIABEngineering ServicesEngineering
001G000001LQjDDIA1Engineering Servicesservices business that can be integrated into a broad facilities industry focussed portfolio
001G000001fGrmpIACEngineering ServicesEngineering testings services (Corrosion and other)
0011600001suA4MAAUFood & BeverageCommodity sales meat and allied
0011600001uoKM1AAMIT - Information Technology1. Industrial businesses such as this one (non consumer facing that isn't too high tech)_x000D_
2. Food retail businesses (franchisors). I am doing a bit of a roll up with another business I own. _x000D_
Interested in light manufacturing / process driven businesses
0011M000027LN94QAGIT - Information TechnologyIT services business (similar to Kilimanjaro) &_x000D_
Product business (ERP bolt on, asset management etc)_x000D_
Investment range $3m to $10m
0011M000028fMXoQAMIT - Information Technologylooking for opportunities to expand our operations for regions where we do not have a strong presence. Our CEO is looking to establish our IT services in the Australian market through acquisition of companies with revenue from $15m to $50m, EBITDA min 5%.
0011M00002CRy8aQADIT - Information Technology• Mission-critical software solution with meaningful market-share in a vertical market_x000D_
• Revenues of at least $5 million for new vertical markets but less for tuck-in/bolt-on acquisitions (around $2m)_x000D_
• Hundreds or thousands of customers_x000D_
• Loyal custom
0011M00002VYJPLQA5IT - Information TechnologyTelematics, fleet management, asset tracking, fleet regulatory compliance, driver safety
0011M00002ZNRqfQAHIT - Information TechnologyAustralia / NZ with ……_x000D_
acquires and invests in software technology companies with maintainable profits providing mission-critical applications to customers._x000D_
- Loyal “ sticky “ clients_x000D_
- EBIT of $1 / $10 million p.a._x000D_
- Preferably, a high co
0011M00002aOQvFQAWIT - Information TechnologyRecords and Information Management however with our investors we are taking time to research any new opportunities to see if they can be added to our portfolio.
001G000001CzIQYIA3IT - Information TechnologyLighting import and wholesale - commercial LED and industrial._x000D_
Computer peripherals and accessories - importer and wholesalers
001G000001d3smaIAAIT - Information TechnologyAustralian IT- software services
001G000001htDgNIAUIT - Information TechnologyIT services
0011600001lO6UeAAKManufacturingacquisitions in the equipment sector. _x000D_
We are open to explore oil and gas, mining and construction sectors.
0011600001m3H8xAAEManufacturingRequires engineering company with 40 to 50 engineers, operating in materials handling or renewable energies
0011600001m3Rf9AAEManufacturingTrailer manufacturing, parts and accessories
0011600001m472TAAQManufacturing5-7M sales, ideally with hydraulics or automation IP. Light, repetitive manufacturing suits them best
0011600001m5ZkZAAUManufacturingUrethane raw material manufacturer
0011600001m6VNLAA2ManufacturingLooking for health and food packaging $2m to $5m revenue
0011600001nHLJYAA4ManufacturingTIC - Test Inspection Certification companies and Building products
0011600001nIdfgAACManufacturingPackaging companies, EBITDA $1-5m
0011600001nKrFfAAKManufacturingmanufacture and distribution of rubber pipes, synthetic rubbers, plastic sheets, aero ducts, insulation tapes, rubber seals and other rubber products
0011600001o0cUhAAIManufacturingPackaging
0011600001oLHJ2AAOManufacturing- WA expansion – rural product manufacturing, mining & industrial services businesses_x000D_
- Complementary rural product manufacturers in Australia (complement existing grain silos, water tanks and rural sheds businesses)
0011600001qS8uwAACManufacturingGeneral engineering - heavy_x000D_
buy Fabrication business with $5-$20m turnover, I would be looking at either Victorian, NSW or SA Based. SA would be the highest priority.
0011600001tcLzgAAEManufacturingRobotics company_x000D_
Materials Handling automation_x000D_
Supply chain software
0011600001tyKEEAA2ManufacturingUS investor, sign materials, general engineering and conveyor products etc_x000D_
plastic and related products
0011600001u1NFsAAMManufacturingAutomotive Indsutries
0011600001uNLFoAAOManufacturingHVAC, refrigeration, chemical, engineering, resources, oil and gas
0011600001vXm0lAACManufacturingIndustrial businesses with revenue over $5m.
0011600001xESu9AAGManufacturingBuilding products_x000D_
Environmental products
00116000023qvqtAAAManufacturingUS based office design companies
00116000026WDd1AAGManufacturingWindows, doors
00116000026XOMwAAOManufacturingElectronics, GPS vehicle systems with a installed user base. Service industries.
0011M000027LMn6QAGManufacturingWe aim to deliver above average returns and increasing dividends to its shareholders through delivering quality partnering solutions in fast growing businesses. Its partners include franchise business owners and joint venture companies with highly talente
0011M000027LMnIQAWManufacturingNZ is not a first choice. But am happy to look at something re popcorn manufacturing or similar there or in Australia._x000D_
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I am also interested in a food service style business that incorporates packaging into take away food shops & similar. A nice juicy c
0011M000027LMohQAGManufacturingLooking to acquire freight forwarder. Spend $1m to $10m.
0011M000027LMpQQAWManufacturingAlways looking at relevant acquisitions and anything for sale at right price - ice manufacturing, deals over $5m
0011M000027LMtGQAWManufacturingEquipment Hire, Building & Construction Businesses fr $4Mil to $25Mil T/O
0011M000027LMtYQAWManufacturingManufacturing businesses in electrical products sector - overhead /underground power transmission and distribution, cable manufacturing, cable terminations/plugs fitting, cable harness making, cable glands, As a general concept we are interested in busine
0011M0000287W9OQAUManufacturingThe aim for our Group is to continue its involvement and development of these sectors, Industry, Industrial Supplies, Agribusiness, Logistics through expansion of the branch network and by the acquisition of suitable businesses. The company continues to i
0011M000028wU9DQAUManufacturingCrane Investment Company has been a private equity investor in a variety of capacities for more than 15 years. We make direct minority investments in businesses we believe in, and we are limited partners in private equity funds across the country. We valu
0011M000029I8VIQA0ManufacturingLooking for conveyor distributor in Vic
0011M00002CSY1PQAXManufacturingTruss manufacturing
0011M00002CTKs7QAHManufacturingDefence technology
0011M00002HkceEQARManufacturingBecause it's difficult to differentiate with the quality of industrial gas with other competitors, and also gas is not good for long-distance transportation (basically industrial gas is locally produced for local consumption), they try to establish the pr
0011M00002JULcMQAXManufacturingAluminium windows and door fabricator
0011M00002KvNRbQANManufacturingUp to $1.5m, manufacturing or wholesale
0011M00002KvlOpQAJManufacturingTextile businesses (investment up to $5m)
0011M00002Kw8YTQAZManufacturingTest inspection certification,
0011M00002KwMH3QANManufacturingWindows manufacturer
0011M00002Mmkj1QABManufacturingBolt on to modular construction co.
0011M00002MmlCJQAZManufacturingWholesale products related to building industry. Currently wholesale rendering products and building cladding.
0011M00002Mn2gcQABManufacturingChemical and logisitcs - annual revenue $125 million, plans to make a few acquisitions to get closer to $200 million in the near term (March 2021)
0011M00002OZOLQQA5ManufacturingWindows & Door manufacturer and similar
0011M00002OZP25QAHManufacturingManufacturing
0011M00002Oa7FwQAJManufacturingAluminium windows and door manufacturer
0011M00002Oasg5QABManufacturingWindow and door fabricator
0011M00002OatRYQAZManufacturingManufacturing business
0011M00002Ob9xFQARManufacturingWindows & Door Manufacturer
0011M00002ObAz7QAFManufacturingBulk material handling equipment_x000D_
Vibrating screens, feeders_x000D_
With advanced mining and waste industry service technicians_x000D_
Local manufacturing synergies
0011M00002Pw2VlQAJManufacturingWindows Business
0011M00002PxxqXQARManufacturingWindow fabricator
0011M00002Wxg2sQABManufacturingEastern suburbs, wanting to invest $2.5m to $3.5m
0011M00002dAFSdQAOManufacturingGolf Industry
0011M00002e0wj9QAAManufacturingWindow and door manufacturer - Victoria, revenue from $10m to $20m.
0011M00002e248YQAQManufacturinglooking to expand our presence globally via acquisitions. acquisition targets which will allow the Group to build capability in the distribution of industrial equipment. _x000D_
Interest would be for industrial equipment like material handling equipment, power
0011M00002e3SmmQAEManufacturinglift company with national presence and service capability
0018Y00002oa8lEQAQManufacturingElectrical test equipment
0018Y00002zJYDmQAOManufacturingFurniture and shop fitting businesses
0018Y000036jRoHQAUManufacturingWindows
001G000001CzIRKIA3Manufacturingspecialised vehicle manufacturing or industrial equipment
001G000001CzITdIANManufacturingUS$ importer, local A$ wholesale. Looking for natural hedge against export programs
001VS0000049JkHYAUManufacturingWe are a privately owned global industrial group that acquire and develop companies in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and industrial process solutions.
0011M00002AgVSHQA3Medical & HealthPetcare products
001G000001CzISzIANMedical & Healthfocus is sleep and respiratory and is mainly out of hospital.
001G000001JhfW8IAJMedical & HealthLooking for anything Sydney based - want 100% ownership EV approx $3m. Medical imaging equipment
00116000020Mv5yAACOil, Gas & PetrochemEngineering services and fabrication for oil and gas off and on-shore
0011600001pWSMTAA4Private Equity (PE)Equity Investments
0011600001xPAPuAAOPrivate Equity (PE)General engineering
0011600001xcZoiAAEPrivate Equity (PE)invests in companies and sectors with growth potential within Australia & New Zealand or internationally. _x000D_
We are interested in all sectors we can assist to consolidate or help be a disrupter, in cyclical opportunities or underperforming companies where
00116000021Ysk8AACPrivate Equity (PE)Small cap bio tech
00116000021YslzAACPrivate Equity (PE)Small cap biotech
00116000022nc8nAAAPrivate Equity (PE)mid market, food processing, wholesale distribution, TMT, education, industrials, services, leisure and hospitality, healthcare Will invest 25% to 100%.Australia focus. Revenue >&10m, equity cheque $5m to $25m. Also carve outs and turnarounds, rescue fina
00116000023NT4kAAGPrivate Equity (PE)We are looking to acquire a B2B service/tech firm. Ideal parameters are $2m-$5m in EBITDA and high gross margins._x000D_
Media & Publishing _x000D_
Digital Businesses_x000D_
Advertising & Marketing Services_x000D_
Market Research & Analytics_x000D_
Technology & Software Providers_x000D_
IT
00116000023rY5iAAEPrivate Equity (PE)Defensible, easy to understand and have limited competition. Brand / IP - invests in market leading brands and companies that have high levels of intellectual property. Mature & Profitable Minimum annual profit > R50m (sales
00116000026WJxQAAWPrivate Equity (PE)We target equity investments of $150 million to $1,000 million in the energy and minerals sectors with talented, experienced management teams, focused on hard assets that are integral to existing and growing markets.
0011M000027Mpk8QACPrivate Equity (PE)sector that are seeking growth stage investment. Companies we invest in typically share the following characteristics:_x000D_
2-6 years of operation_x000D_
Run by the Founders_x000D_
Proven business model with attractive KPIs_x000D_
Ability to generate repeat revenue_x000D_
Internatio
0011M0000287uWYQAYPrivate Equity (PE)Sizable companies with revenue / valuation above $100m up to $1-2B in all sectors. _x000D_
• Companies possessing proprietary technologies, with a valuation above $20M, particularly in the following sectors: _x000D_
- Advanced manufacturing/industrials (e.g. automati
0011M0000288832QAAPrivate Equity (PE)Agricultural. Engineering. Manufacturing. 10 mill
0011M000028i0jZQAQPrivate Equity (PE)• Food & Beverage_x000D_
• Pet Products_x000D_
• Beauty & Personal Care_x000D_
• Household Products_x000D_
• Nutritional Supplements_x000D_
• Consumer brands_x000D_
• Contract manufacturers to the consumer end market_x000D_
• Companies with at least $10M of annual revenue_x000D_
• We seek to deploy $5M
0011M000028pEp2QAEPrivate Equity (PE)Minimum of $2.5m in historical and sustainable EBITDA_x000D_
Enterprise Value between $20 million and $200 million_x000D_
An established operating history, preferably more than 5 years_x000D_
Well established business with favourable growth prospects_x000D_
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Real Estate Managem
0011M000028xQHhQAMPrivate Equity (PE)Thematic’s.. current targets, but not limited to.._x000D_
- Supplies or services to infrastructure construction & maintenance _x000D_
- Fire Safety_x000D_
- Security _x000D_
Business Types_x000D_
- Distribution (consumable items specifically)_x000D_
- Equipment Hire_x000D_
- B2B_x000D_
- Light manufact
0011M000029F5HMQA0Private Equity (PE)Chinese Investors
0011M00002FJfK9QALPrivate Equity (PE)• Distribution • Maintenance & Repair • Industrial dealerships • Niche manufacturing • Business services_x000D_
• Family or founder-owned businesses with at least $2-10mm in profits • History of stable operating margins • Defensible market position • Acro
0011M00002GWyOIQA1Private Equity (PE)Demonstrated profitability_x000D_
More than five years of profit between $1-5 million_x000D_
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Stable industry revenues_x000D_
Non-cyclical and recurring sales_x000D_
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Genuine seller_x000D_
Real willingness to sell due to retirement or other personal reason
0011M00002JU8iPQATPrivate Equity (PE)Metals, minerals and mining_x000D_
Core investments by the Funds range from approximately $10M up to approximately $300M, also having the interest and capacity to lead an investment in a single transaction of up to approximately $500M._x000D_
Strategic equity invest
0011M00002JUyGQQA1Private Equity (PE)accelerates the introduction of cutting-edge technologies that contribute to national security capabilities.
0011M00002JWhDPQA1Private Equity (PE)Small medium manufacturing businesses
0011M00002JWhNCQA1Private Equity (PE)Healthcare, Proven Technology (SaaS), Education & Training,_x000D_
EBITDA>$5m, Equity $15m to $50m, Transaction Value $25m to $150m
0011M00002JY1LSQA1Private Equity (PE)solar and bioenergy but we are open to additional opportunities. We are currently developing projects in the South Pacific/Fiji, Australia and India.
0011M00002JY6XjQALPrivate Equity (PE)focused on SMEs in Australia and Europe.
0011M00002OcYB9QANPrivate Equity (PE)Industrial companies investment Euro>20m
0011M00002Pum9MQARPrivate Equity (PE)• B2B services_x000D_
• A$1.5-5 million EBITDA_x000D_
• >10% EBITDA margins_x000D_
• Predictable revenues_x000D_
• Middle management in place_x000D_
• Owner-operator looking to exit
0011M00002QuhwdQABPrivate Equity (PE)Mid-market businesses with revenues greater than AU$50 million that are in industries experiencing temporary headwinds or businesses with an over-levered capital structure, or there is an opportunity to transform operational performance;_x000D_
Businesses with
0011M00002RfbmIQARPrivate Equity (PE)Minimum of $100M in revenues._x000D_
Enterprise value "sweet spot" of $25M to $250M,_x000D_
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All sectors, except direct property, direct mining, tech/biotech and start-ups or early stage.
0011M00002WFZAnQAPPrivate Equity (PE)diversified portfolio of agricultural assets
0011M00002WFZC9QAPPrivate Equity (PE)Sector agnostic
0011M00002WWU94QAHPrivate Equity (PE)an entrepreneurial vehicle to create value for private company stakeholders looking to exit or scale operations by advising and investing in their company.
0011M00002WWU9OQAXPrivate Equity (PE)Australian based SME's;_x000D_
• Turnover AUD$5M-20M;_x000D_
• Investment size AUD$5M-15M;_x000D_
• Significant minority investment through to acquisition;_x000D_
• Established, history of earnings, low capital intensity, recurring or re-ocurring revenue._x000D_
St
0011M00002WWiEuQALPrivate Equity (PE)Industrial's with technology and IP_x000D_
$2m to $10m EBITDA_x000D_
Part or full buyout_x000D_
$10m to $25m cheque size
0011M00002WWiGRQA1Private Equity (PE)clients are traditionally cash-flow positive unlisted companies, entities progressing towards a significant liquidity event and ASX listed corporations._x000D_
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Our recent transactions involve companies with valuations ranging from $1M up to $250M. 90% of
0011M00002WXPquQAHPrivate Equity (PE)specialising in the brokerage of RTO/CRICOS/H.E Institutes._x000D_
Training, Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students, Higher Education Institutes
0011M00002ZMIKzQAPPrivate Equity (PE)independent investment firm focussed on acquiring and actively managing a private small to medium-sized business._x000D_
Strong and stable businesses with EBITDA between $2M and $10M a year, a history of profitability and predictable revenues.
0011M00002b75EwQAIPrivate Equity (PE)will provide a sound financial outcome for the owner, take over the day-to-day operations and be singularly dedicated to protecting the legacy, reputation and ecosystem of the acquired business.
0011M00002b872oQAAPrivate Equity (PE)1. We are open to direct investment and co-investment opportunities._x000D_
2. We are sector agnostic and will look at most industries (excluding biotech, resources, infrastructure) if the numbers and thematic makes sense. _x000D_
3. Businesses should be profitable i
0011M00002boVTGQA2Private Equity (PE)Our firm is an acquisition holding company with a permanent capital base seeking to purchase Australian SME's in the industrial and technology sectors._x000D_
We look for the following characteristics:_x000D_
- $750k - $3m EBIT range_x000D_
- Revenue $5m-$30m_x000D_
- Long opera
0011M00002fD5h9QACPrivate Equity (PE)Midmarket acquisitions, NZ & Aus, IT to electrical products, commercial laundry to butchers
0011M00002fEGztQAGPrivate Equity (PE)specializing in acquisitions of carve outs, spin offs, and divestitures of loss-making divisions from multinationals. - $100m + investments
0018Y00002lbsGAQAYPrivate Equity (PE)Australian energy and resources sector, energy and/or mining services and equipment sectors. _x000D_
Platforms investments $10m to $30m EBIDA. Invest up to $130m equity with EV say $200m to $230. Look for majority ownership. Bolt on any size.
0018Y00002mhv3uQAAPrivate Equity (PE)Group to acquire a small to medium sized business from a retiring business owner, stepping in as owner/operators and continuing to operate the business for the long term._x000D_
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Focus is on stable businesses with $1-7m annual profit and $5-20m total value tha
0018Y00002pRkZ5QAKPrivate Equity (PE)• Corporate divestiture (subsidiary, business unit etc.) in_x000D_
• Special situation, in particular loss-making_x000D_
• Turnover of 10 million to 1 billion EUR
0018Y00002sns3fQAAPrivate Equity (PE)$10m+ revenues_x000D_
$3m+ EBITDA_x000D_
Revenue growth momentum_x000D_
High organic growth potential
0018Y00002y02U3QAIPrivate Equity (PE)Engineering, wholesale_x000D_
Revenue $10m+_x000D_
EBITDA $2m+_x000D_
EBITDA Margin 15%+
0018Y00002zLAvuQAGPrivate Equity (PE)• Strong growth – 10%+_x000D_
• GP Margins > 40%_x000D_
• EBITDA of 1.5m+_x000D_
• Repeat customers_x000D_
• Capital light_x000D_
• Strong operating leverage_x000D_
• Owners willing to sell 70-100% of the business._x000D_
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I’m particularly interested in the following sectors_x000D_
• Medical device &
001G000001G8AC0IANPrivate Equity (PE)Small Medium $10-15m. We are always on the look out for leading small-medium enterprises (SMEs) that we can support with capital and strategic insight while helping founders do a staged sell down to diversify their wealth. Our investment criteria normally
001G000001GAB1yIAHPrivate Equity (PE)Engineering businesses up to $10m for turnaround
001G000001gU6IzIAKPrivate Equity (PE)Capital raisings
0011M000028yXRsQAMRetailJoyce Corporation is a fast-growing investment company seeking to invest in quality small to medium Australian businesses that have strong potential to expand using their unique intellectual property to a national market dominant status
0011600001sJ7whAACServices (non-Technical)TIC businesses
0011M000027Mpl6QACTransportation & LogisticsTransport & logistics
0011M00002b968NQAQTransportation & LogisticsDangerous goods logistics
0011600001lRD2PAAWWholesaleEBITDA $2-5m prefer $2-3m for family business_x000D_
Aged care, _x000D_
education_x000D_
Health care_x000D_
Food manufacturing_x000D_
Niche manufacturing
0011600001m51haAAAWholesaleSignage materials
00116000026WKIxAAOWholesaleWholesale hardware - fasteners etc
0011M000027LMpUQAWWholesaleSupplier to supermarkets, Coles, Woolies, Big W etc or product range such as Manicare
0011M000029EmAvQAKWholesaleDomestic appliance busineses
0011M00002BlF8hQAFWholesaleIn two years, rolling existing company into relevant others and trade selling, probably overseas. Happy to talk. (Jan 19)
0011M00002d7S8oQAEWholesaleCommunication Technology, aerials, antenna, cellular wifi, mobile phones routers
0011M00002e17DKQAYWholesaleAudio Visual - commercial, Convergence of IT and OT systems, ICT - WiFi and LTE antennae infrastructure for buildings. IP that can be deployed through existing channels.. Technology must be up to date.
001G000001C949YIARWholesaleHardware related businesses
001G000001CzIRjIANWholesaleLooking for any business with EBIT around $3m but >500,000k, happy to pay multiple according to the business, part or fully under management. Was in wholesale distribution
001G000001CzJY3IANWholesaleThe focus is the Health and Beauty sector_x000D_
_x000D_
However following a number of recent acquisitions the current preference is to consolidate current operations rather than search for additional bolt-on opportunities. 22/1/16
001G000001G9AQ1IANWholesaleHard goods for retail or online sale. To compliment wine coolers and fridges etc$300k to $700k investment
001G000001G9BVhIANWholesaleSafety products PPE, Safety, medical, industrial business up to $20m turnover.
001G000001G9BtJIAVWholesaleLooking for any product company - behind the house to the back fence
001G000001G9C2LIAVWholesalePaint accessories _x000D_
Cleaning products - chemicals. _x000D_
Has some IP _x000D_
Not a general import from China_x000D_
_x000D_
Our Board of Directors has now asked us to keep a look out for potential acquisitions_x000D_
interested in potential acquisitions in the hardware, paint, plum
001G000001G9SIJIA3WholesaleDistribution - hardware
001G000001GAAvvIAHWholesaleBuy - products business which can be added to our distribution network. Hardware/Plumbing/rural/Roofing. Ideally not distributed products - ie own brand or own product.
001G000001GAAz9IAHWholesaleFencing, retail fastener and industrial sales and import and wholesale food
001G000001I8WV1IANWholesaleWholesale hardware_x000D_
$5m revenue_x000D_
Branded consumer facing
001G000001KJI14IAHWholesalefor Hardware wholesaler
001G000001KJI2lIAHWholesaleIndustrial products for wholesale
001G000001iVkrNIASWholesaleHardware for data rooms
0011M000027LN4RQAWWholesale / DistributionAnything with "parts". Off highway machines excluding heavy earthmoving. Interested in Agg, elevation, forklifts etc.
0011M000027LN54QAGWholesale / Distributionbuilding products, facades, printed materials
0011M000027LN8RQAWWholesale / DistributionLooking for chemical import and distribution businesses around $5m investment.
0011M000027LMbFQAWAgriculture - TimberTimber wholesalers and timber mills
0011M00002BlF5EQAVBuilding ProductsWe are in acquisition mode and would look at opportunities in either plasterboard distributors or Timber Supplies nationally and in preference NSW, Qld and WA
0011M00002BlF8zQAFBuilding ProductsAnything in engineering, manufacturing, construction, not wood. Have a fabrication business. Must be in NSW, could be software. $2m+ EBITDA
0011M00002NLKPCQA5Freight ForwarderModest size freight forwarding businesses
0011M00002BlFVKQA3Business ServicesAny mid-market IaaS, ICT Services or other IT business_x000D_
Seeking $1 -10M enterprise value_x000D_
• Standard agreement:_x000D_
– Shares or business _x000D_
– Cash payment _x000D_
– Several settlement options _x000D_
• Other Considerations _x000D_
– Equipment generally valued at $0_x000D_
– Will fac
0011600001lPVdFAAWTransportPetrochemical store / transport particularly at port_x000D_
• Animal feed / nutrition_x000D_
• Foods manufacture / packaging_x000D_
• Biofuels, biogas_x000D_
• Fertiliser_x000D_
• Oils/fats recycling, storage_x000D_
• Supply chains or technol
0011M000027LMyBQAWTransportBuying warehousing businesses in both Melbourne and the East Coast with minimum 10,000m2 footprint

 

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