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Businesses Wanted

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Buyer Interests

IdentifierIndustryBuy Interests
001G000001XrKQeIANAdvisor M&Asoftware company
0011600001oJUEiAAOAdvisor M&A1. Manufacturing company of non-ferrous metal products for manufactures, EBITDA $2mm or more 2. Entrusted software development company for manufacturing company, EBITDA $2mm or more 3. Staffing company, EBITDA $2mm or more
0011600001nyyP1AAIAdvisor M&ARefrigeration Medical device Pharmaceutical Also interested in acquiring land
0011600001qShQoAAKAdvisor M&AHave investors from Malaysia and Singapore
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: Current EBIT of approx $750k - $3m Genuine retiring vendor Competent Management
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
001G000001d770uIAAAgricultureDairy/food manufacturing, beef and agriculture related
0011M000027MdbPQASAgricultureagribusiness or property development
001G000001KKpPbIALAutomotiveAutomotive componenets
001G000001CzIRrIANAutomotiveLooking for Coach building Trucks Trays Cab chassis or van $10-20M revenue - 5% earnings with growth opportunity
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 especially for equipment hire, house builder, engineering, hotels etc
0011M000027LMhBQAWConstructionBuying building construction or services such as Air Conditioning or Security Systems Business. Investment up to $10m, preferably in the independent lift space. Maintenance and refurbishment is a big part of the business.
00116000026WJzqAAGConstructionInfrastructure engineering
001G000001LQjWYIA1ConstructionLooking for rolling stock company
0011600001vWl2QAASConsultingFluid solutions, valves and control systems
0011600001m3ugCAAQEngineering ServicesLooking for acquisitions generally production focus, not project
001G000001fGrmpIACEngineering ServicesEngineering testings services (Corrosion and other)
001160000279OxVAAUEngineering ServicesToxic Waste disposal
00116000026XvcYAASEngineering ServicesEquipment hire companies (who do not do sales). Specialists EBIT/Sales >15%, Deal value $20m to $30m, Confined Gas Breathing Apparatus, Shoring (building & construction), Survey, civil & construction, Calibration labs and services
0011600001lQ1y3AACEngineering ServicesEnergy Infrastructure Contractors - oil, gas, water, power
0011600001lQKjoAAGEngineering ServicesHeavy industry, valves, pipes, hydraulics
0011600001lPUiyAAGEngineering ServicesEng companies in South Australia
001G000001I7txzIABEngineering ServicesEngineering
001G000001CzKOEIA3Engineering ServicesConstruction Products, This business unit would benefit from a strategic acquisition of a like businesses. Refractory Anchor Manufacturing - we are looking for a partner to establish a manufacturing and sales operation in Asia
001G000001CzIRwIANEngineering ServicesElectrical & Instrumentation (Industrial services similar to Downer Electrical, Southern Cross although not diversified enough,. Must be greater than $100m plus in revenue. Operational & Construction 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. Infrastructure, mines Something that is scalable from a PE perspective.
0011600001lOsloAACEngineering ServicesEngineering and civil services
0011600001lNk56AACEngineering ServicesCivil construction - bridges & rail
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
001G000001LQjDDIA1Engineering Servicesservices business that can be integrated into a broad facilities industry focussed portfolio
0011600001suA4MAAUFood & BeverageCommodity sales meat and allied
001G000001d3smaIAAIT - Information TechnologyAustralian IT- software services
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%. All sectors and software.
001G000001htDgNIAUIT - Information TechnologyIT services
0011M000027LN94QAGIT - Information TechnologyIT services business (similar to Kilimanjaro) & Product business (ERP bolt on, asset management etc) Investment range $3m to $10m
0011M00002CRy8aQADIT - Information Technology? Mission-critical software solution with meaningful market-share in a vertical market ? Revenues of at least $5 million for new vertical markets but less for tuck-in/bolt-on acquisitions (around $2m) ? Hundreds or thousands of customers ? Loyal customer base and low attrition ? Experienced and committed management team
0011600001uoKM1AAMIT - Information Technology1. Industrial businesses such as this one (non consumer facing that isn't too high tech) 2. Food retail businesses (franchisors). I am doing a bit of a roll up with another business I own. Interested in light manufacturing / process driven businesses
0011600001xESu9AAGManufacturingBuilding products Environmental products
00116000026XOMwAAOManufacturingElectronics, GPS vehicle systems with a installed user base. Service industries.
0011600001m6VNLAA2ManufacturingLooking for health and food packaging $2m to $5m revenue
0011600001m472TAAQManufacturing5-7M sales, ideally with hydraulics or automation IP. Light, repetitive manufacturing suits them best
0011600001nHLJYAA4ManufacturingTIC - Test Inspection Certification companies and Building products
0011600001m5ZkZAAUManufacturingUrethane raw material manufacturer
00116000023qvqtAAAManufacturingUS based office design companies
0011600001nKrFfAAKManufacturingmanufacture and distribution of rubber pipes, synthetic rubbers, plastic sheets, aero ducts, insulation tapes, rubber seals and other rubber products
0011M000029I8VIQA0ManufacturingLooking for conveyor distributor in Vic
0011600001nIdfgAACManufacturingPackaging companies, EBITDA $1-5m
001G000001CzIRKIA3Manufacturingspecialised vehicle manufacturing or industrial equipment
001G000001CzITdIANManufacturingUS$ importer, local A$ wholesale. Looking for natural hedge against export programs
0011600001qS8uwAACManufacturingGeneral engineering - heavy buy Fabrication business with $5-$20m turnover, I would be looking at either Victorian, NSA or SA Based. SA would be the highest priority.
0011600001lO6UeAAKManufacturingacquisitions in the equipment sector. We are open to explore oil and gas, mining and construction sectors.
0011600001o0cUhAAIManufacturingPackaging
0011M000027LMpQQAWManufacturingAlways looking at relevant acquisitions and anything for sale at right price - ice manufacturing, deals over $5m
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 businesses that have a turnover from $2-15 million and are currently owned by aging owners seeking to exit. We would look to turn any such businesses which tend to be ?tired? around over the course of 5 years or so. We like companies with manufacturing as a component of their business. An example would be a aluminium welding/engineering business focused on the electricity distribution sector which welds up/fabricates busbars, for electricity
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 talented and passionate individuals with vested interest in its continual success.
0011M000027LMnIQAWManufacturingNZ is not a first choice. But am happy to look at something re popcorn manufacturing or similar there or in Australia. I am also interested in a food service style business that incorporates packaging into take away food shops & similar. A nice juicy contract being thrown in to a good company wouldn?t hurt also.
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 invest into new technologies to further solidify our position in each of these markets
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 value the long-standing relationships we have with our private equity partners and are always on the lookout for the next on
0011600001m3H8xAAEManufacturingRequires engineering company with 40 to 50 engineers, operating in materials handling or renewable energies
0011M00002CSY1PQAXManufacturingTruss manufacturing
0011600001vXm0lAACManufacturingIndustrial businesses with revenue over $5m.
0011600001u1NFsAAMManufacturingAutomotive Indsutries
0011600001uNLFoAAOManufacturingHVAC, refrigeration, chemical, engineering, resources, oil and gas
0011600001tyKEEAA2ManufacturingUS investor, sign materials, general engineering and conveyor products etc plastic and related products
0011600001tcLzgAAEManufacturingRobotics company Materials Handling automation Supply chain software
00116000026WDd1AAGManufacturingWindows, doors
001G000001JhfW8IAJMedical & HealthLooking for anything Sydney based - want 100% ownership EV approx $3m. Medical imaging equipment
0011M00002AgVSHQA3Medical & HealthPetcare products
00116000020Mv5yAACOil, Gas & PetrochemEngineering services and fabrication for oil and gas off and on-shore
001G000001gU6IzIAKPrivate Equity (PE)Capital raisings
0011600001xPAPuAAOPrivate Equity (PE)General engineering
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
00116000023NT4kAAGPrivate Equity (PE)We are looking to acquire a B2B service/tech firm. Ideal parameters are $2m-$5m in EBITDA and high gross margins. Media & Publishing Digital Businesses Advertising & Marketing Services Market Research & Analytics Technology & Software Providers IT
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
00116000021Ysk8AACPrivate Equity (PE)Small cap bio tech
00116000021YslzAACPrivate Equity (PE)Small cap biotech
0011M000029F5HMQA0Private Equity (PE)Chinese Investors
0011600001pWSMTAA4Private Equity (PE)Equity Investments
001G000001GAB1yIAHPrivate Equity (PE)Engineering businesses up to $10m for turnaround
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 includes businesses with $20-200m+ existing revenues and $5-20m+ earnings. We can also look at smaller acquisitions if they fit with one of our existing or upcoming portfolio companies.
0011M000027Mpk8QACPrivate Equity (PE)sector that are seeking growth stage investment. Companies we invest in typically share the following characteristics: 2-6 years of operation Run by the Founders Proven business model with attractive KPIs Ability to generate repeat revenue International revenue generation Huge market opportunity Require capital to grasp this opportunity Important verticals within the technology sector eCommerce, subscription-based internet businesses, online marketplaces, software, SaaS, high value data, online education, telecommunication applications and services.
0011M0000287uWYQAYPrivate Equity (PE)Sizable companies with revenue / valuation above $100m up to $1-2B in all sectors. ? Companies possessing proprietary technologies, with a valuation above $20M, particularly in the following sectors: - Advanced manufacturing/industrials (e.g. automation, robotics, warehouse automation system designer and integrator, etc.) - Automotives (e.g. key component supplier, electric vehicle key component manufacturer, autonomous driving technology, lightweight materials, etc.) - Healthcare (e.g. medical device including rehab, mobile med and remote med technology, pharma, and medical service, etc.) - New energy, energy management, and waste/pollution treatment, etc. - Hi-tech (e.g. IoT/Sa
0011M0000288832QAAPrivate Equity (PE)Agricultural. Engineering. Manufacturing. 10 mill
0011M000028xQHhQAMPrivate Equity (PE)Thematic?s.. current targets, but not limited to.. - Supplies or services to infrastructure construction & maintenance - Fire Safety - Security Business Types - Distribution (consumable items specifically) - Equipment Hire - B2B - Light manufacturing Size range: - Annual Turnover: <$20M - EBIT range $ 1-10mil We like businesses that have or are: - Fragmented customer base - Fragmented supplier base - Distribution or rental of product or services to business (B2B) - Capex light - Have a good runway for growth We don?t like businesses that are: - B2C (other than online) - Pure technology businesses - Residential construction reliant - Fashion related -
0011M000028i0jZQAQPrivate Equity (PE)? Food & Beverage ? Pet Products ? Beauty & Personal Care ? Household Products ? Nutritional Supplements ? Consumer brands ? Contract manufacturers to the consumer end market ? Companies with at least $10M of annual revenue ? We seek to deploy $5M to $30M of equity through our fund and are capable of much larger checks through co-invest
0011M000028pEp2QAEPrivate Equity (PE)Minimum of $2.5m in historical and sustainable EBITDA Enterprise Value between $20 million and $200 million An established operating history, preferably more than 5 years Well established business with favourable growth prospects Real Estate Management & Services Consumer, Tourism and Leisure Financial Services Healthcare & Education Business Services & Industrials
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.
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
0011600001m51haAAAWholesaleSignage materials
0011M000029EmAvQAKWholesaleDomestic appliance busineses
001G000001CzJY3IANWholesaleThe focus is the Health and Beauty sector 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
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
001G000001G9SIJIA3WholesaleDistribution - hardware
001G000001GAAz9IAHWholesaleFencing, retail fastener and industrial sales and import and wholesale food
001G000001KJI14IAHWholesalefor Hardware wholesaler
001G000001I8WV1IANWholesaleWholesale hardware $5m revenue Branded consumer facing
001G000001G9AQ1IANWholesaleHard goods for retail or online sale. To compliment wine coolers and fridges etc$300k to $700k investment
001G000001KJI2lIAHWholesaleIndustrial products for wholesale
001G000001G9BtJIAVWholesaleLooking for any product company - behind the house to the back fence
001G000001G9C2LIAVWholesalePaint accessories Cleaning products - chemicals. Has some IP Not a general import from China Our Board of Directors has now asked us to keep a look out for potential acquisitions
001G000001G9BVhIANWholesaleSafety products PPE, Safety, medical, industrial business up to $20m turnover.
001G000001iVkrNIASWholesaleHardware for data rooms
0011600001lRD2PAAWWholesaleEBITDA $2-5m prefer $2-3m for family business Aged care, education Health care Food manufacturing Niche manufacturing
00116000026WKIxAAOWholesaleWholesale hardware - fasteners etc
0011M000027LN4RQAWWholesale / DistributionAnything with "parts". Off highway machines excluding heavy earthmoving. Interested in Agg, elevation, forklifts etc.
0011M000027LMbFQAWAgriculture - TimberTimber wholesalers and timber mills
0011M00002BlFVKQA3Business ServicesAny mid-market IaaS, ICT Services or other IT business Seeking $1 -10M enterprise value ? Standard agreement: ? Shares or business ? Cash payment ? Several settlement options ? Other Considerations ? Equipment generally valued at $0 ? Will factor in balance sheet adjustments
0011600001lPVdFAAWTransportPetrochemical store / transport particularly at port ? Animal feed / nutrition ? Foods manufacture / packaging ? Biofuels, biogas ? Fertiliser ? Oils/fats recycling, storage ? Supply chains or technol
0011M000027LMyBQAWTransportBuying warehousing businesses in both Melbourne and the East Coast with minimum 10,000m2 footprint

 

 

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