Elektronik-/ Maschinenbauunternehmen gesucht (D 126 00 0009)

A precision manufacturing group currently being established is seeking medium-sized specialty companies in the fields of automation, fluid technology, electronics, and metalworking in the DACH region. WHAT IS THE GROUP’S GOAL? The future group will form a network of specialists in precision mechanical components and systems—from development and manufacturing to assembly and service. Through the use of robotics, AI, and industrial data logic, the goal is to increase value creation and address the succession gap, particularly in the skilled workforce sector. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are seeking small and medium-sized enterprises in the fields of automation, motion control, fluid technology, hydraulic systems, servo hydraulics, control technology, industrial electronics, and metalworking. Examples of suitable business models include manufacturers of precision turned parts, pipe and hose fittings, hydraulic cylinders, and sheet metal and metal fabrication companies. WHICH INDUSTRIES ARE OF INTEREST? Automation, motion, fluid technology, hydraulic systems, servo hydraulics, control technology, industrial electronics, metalworking, and relevant development service providers such as engineering firms WHAT REVENUE AND EARNINGS ARE OF INTEREST? The companies should generate an EBITDA of over 3% and ideally have revenue in the range of €5–25 million. The business model should offer the potential for further growth in revenue and earnings.

As part of its long-term growth strategy, our client is actively pursuing inorganic growth and the strategic expansion into selected sectors of the security and communications technology industry. To this end, the client is seeking an established company that can meaningfully complement its existing expertise, both technically and regionally. Of particular interest are companies offering services in one or more of the following areas: • Access control • Locking systems • Emergency exit technology and systems • Fire alarm systems • Intrusion alarm systems • Building automation • Video surveillance • Merchandise and valuables security systems We are seeking established specialty companies in the security and communications technology sector with a well-established customer base and qualified employees. Ideally, the range of services should include not only technical implementation but also planning, installation, commissioning, and maintenance and service. A sustainably established second level of management is required to ensure the company’s continued operation and further development independently of its owners. Region: The regional focus is on southern Germany, preferably in the area from Munich to Stuttgart, as well as northern Germany, particularly in the Hamburg and Hanover regions. Transaction Structure: The goal is a full acquisition. In principle, majority stakes are also conceivable. Our client is open to either a share deal or an asset deal.

We are looking for an established, sustainably profitable building services contractor specializing in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, or refrigeration—with revenue of approximately 1 to 5 million euros, 10 or more employees, and well-established customer relationships. We are an entrepreneurial team: our managing directors have built up a property management group and a recruiting agency for the building services trade, complemented by a master craftsman in plumbing and heating installation and many years of experience in the financial sector. This provides concrete advantages—especially when it comes to recruiting skilled workers and leveraging our network in the real estate industry. Our focus is on long-term continuity and careful further development, not on a short-term solution. Continuity, employee retention, and respect for the owner’s life’s work are at the heart of our approach. We are flexible regarding the handover—ranging from a full takeover with a transition phase to a buyback arrangement for the owner. Financing is secured through equity capital, supplemented by bank financing and a robust network of investors. We look forward to a confidential discussion.

We are looking for an established medium-sized company that we can acquire as part of a succession plan and continue to operate in the long term. The acquirer will personally serve as the company’s successor, managing operations with their own capital. Search criteria: • Revenue: 1 to 25 million EUR or CHF • EBIT: up to approximately 1 million EUR or CHF • Reason for sale: retirement succession, family succession, or a special situation requiring restructuring with viable prospects; no companies currently in insolvency proceedings • Transaction: Majority acquisition up to 100%, preferably a share deal; carve-out possible • Location in Germany: Within approximately a 2-hour drive of Hanover or Frankfurt am Main • Location in Switzerland: German-speaking Switzerland • Open to all industries, except traditional craft businesses, food, hospitality, software companies, logistics, and the healthcare sector We are particularly interested in companies with a stable customer base, recurring revenue, and a functioning second-tier management team. We place a high priority on preserving jobs and maintaining regional ties, and we work with the owner to shape the transition. Discretion is a given. We are happy to sign a confidentiality agreement in advance.