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Business Succession in Austria

In Austria, there are numerous options available when it comes to selling a business or business succession. Whether you’re selling a business, buying one, or looking for a new partner—here you’ll find valuable information and current opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Sell a company in Österreich - Buyer requests

Austria, Switzerland, GermanyLogistics+2

Seeking manufacturers of plant components with specialized expertise

We are seeking manufacturers of (plant) components for industry, the manufacturing sector, and/or the machinery and plant engineering sector with specialized expertise. The products offered should fall within the category of wear-prone plant components, potentially in a specialized niche. Ideally, production capacities should not involve highly capital-intensive machinery but should be as “asset-light” as possible. The following criteria form the basis of the search profile: - Manufacturers of wear-prone plant components - Specialized niche with specific expertise - In-house structural spare parts business (repeat customers) - Higher proportion of service revenue - Simple, not very capital-intensive manufacturing - Takeover of machinery and plant property possible ✘ Not a pure custom machine builder or plant manufacturer ✘ No field-service-heavy model (on-site technicians) ✘ No capital-intensive manufacturing operation Revenue: €5–30 million (high proportion of recurring revenue) EBIT margin: 10%+ Equity ratio: 25%+

Turnover
5,000,000 – 30,000,000 €
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Austria, Switzerland, GermanyLogistics+2

Seeking Technical Wholesalers for Spare Parts / MRO

We are seeking technical wholesalers specializing in spare parts and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul/Operations) for the industrial sector, the manufacturing industry, and/or the machinery and plant engineering sectors, as well as component manufacturers. The business should consist primarily—and ideally 100%—of wholesale operations, although having limited in-house production capacity is not a disqualifying factor. However, the company should be largely “asset-light.” The following criteria form the basis of the search profile: - Specialized distributor (defined product range) - Technical expertise as a USP—not product range breadth - High level of consulting expertise & availability - High barriers to switching; not interchangeable - Internationally scalable (existing or potential) - Pure spare parts business; no project business ✘ No full-range supplier (adhesives, sealants, occupational safety, PPE) ✘ No regional distributor without scalability ✘ No price differentiation based solely on price Revenue: €5–30 million (high proportion of recurring revenue) EBIT margin: 10%+ Equity ratio: 25%+ "Asset-light"

Turnover
5,000,000 – 30,000,000 €
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Austria, Switzerland, GermanyAutomotive+2

Specialists in automation, fluid technology, electronics, and metalworking

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.

Turnover
2,000,000 – 50,000,000 €
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AustriaFinance & Insurance+1

Fachkanzlei für Buchführung, Wirtschaftsprüfung und Steuerberatung

Eine ungarische Fachkanzlei, seit rund 25 Jahren am Markt, betreut mit 4 Niederlassungen und ca. EUR 4 Mio. Umsatz ungarische, österreichische und slowakische Unternehmen, oft im grenzüberschreitenden Geschäft. Mit dem Ziel, seine Präsenz in Österreich zu stärken, sucht unser Auftraggeber prioritär im Osten von Österreich ähnliche Fachkanzleien aus Nachfolgesituationen. Sie sollen fortgeführt und weiterentwickelt werden, zum Beispiel mit Beratungen zu IFRS, ESG, Transferpricing und anderem.

Turnover
1,000,000 – 3,000,000 €
Investment volume
0 – 0 €
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AustriaConstruction+1

Langfristig erfolgreiche Unternehmen mit kooperativen Management (A210-I2396)

Gesucht werden langfristig erfolgreiche Unternehmen, deren Management in der Lage ist, die gesteckten Ziele ohne operativen Einfluss des Investors zu erreichen. Standorte: Ganz Österreich, Ganz Deutschland, Dach Raum

Turnover
5,000,000 – 0 €
Investment volume
0 – 0 €
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AustriaProduction

Steuerberatungskanzlei in Ost-Österreich (A210-I2313)

Gesucht wird eine Steuerberatungskanzlei in Ost-Österreich mit einem Umsatz bis zu rd. EUR 1 Mio

Turnover
0 – 1,000,000 €
Investment volume
0 – 0 €
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Lower Austria

Modern plastic injection molding company with toolmaking capabilities and its own facility near Vienna for sale

A plastics technology company that has been in business for decades is for sale in eastern Lower Austria, in a strategically advantageous location between Vienna and Bratislava. The company specializes in plastic injection molding as well as tool and mold making and boasts a modern, versatile, and partly like-new machine park, including extensive peripheral equipment and a fully equipped toolmaking department. The overall package includes the spacious industrial property with a plot of approximately 6,700 m² and about 1,700 m² of production and warehouse space. The site was expanded in 2023 with a modern production hall addition and features a 120-kWp photovoltaic system, a high-bay warehouse with approximately 560 pallet spaces, and a high-performance fiber-optic connection. Additional expansion opportunities are available. Due to the recent reduction in production capacity utilization, extensive capacity is currently available. This presents an opportunity for strategic investors and existing plastics processing companies to acquire a fully equipped production site, including the property, and utilize its capacity with their own orders. The explicit goal is a complete takeover of the company, including the entire machine park and the entire operational property. The legal transaction will be handled via separate purchase agreements for the company and the property. The current managing director, who has over 30 years of industry experience, is also available to provide ongoing operational support or management if there is sufficient interest.

Revenue
977,050 €
Earnings
-17,244 €
Employees
6
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Facts & Figures on Business Succession in Austria

Austria is home to many successful companies that not only contribute to the stability of the national economy but are also internationally recognized. The issue of business succession arises for many entrepreneurs, particularly for family-owned businesses, which are often run across generations. This transition is not only a business challenge but also an emotional one for many senior business owners.

Current Situation Regarding Business Succession

  • Number of affected businesses: In Austria, approximately 30,000 businesses will face succession in the coming years. These businesses employ a total of over 500,000 people and are an essential part of the Austrian economy.

  • Demographic trends: Many business owners belong to the baby boomer generation and will reach retirement age in the coming years. This is leading to a significant increase in the number of companies seeking successors.

  • Intrafamilial Succession: Approximately 70% of business successions in Austria take place within the family. Nevertheless, fewer and fewer family members are willing or able to take over the business, which increases the need for external succession solutions.

Support for Business Owners in Austria

To address the challenges of business succession, various support services are available:

  • Consulting Services: The German Business Exchange (DUB.de) offers comprehensive information and consulting services for business owners looking to sell and potential successors. This platform assists with planning and implementing a successful transition and enables sellers and buyers to connect in a targeted manner.

  • Networks and Incentives: In Austria, there are numerous networks of M&A advisory firms and business organizations that can support entrepreneurs throughout the entire succession process. In addition, successors benefit from attractive incentive programs.

  • Digital Platforms: DUB.de makes it easy for sellers and buyers to connect with one another. This digital solution significantly simplifies the search for suitable successors or acquisition offers.