has the objective of acquiring companies in manufacturing, services, retail and franchising.
has substantial experience in the management of medium-sized
businesses.
has management and associates with strong track records in acquisitions
as well as in all key functional areas, i.e. Finance, Production, Marketing /
Sales and Product Development / Design.
has at its disposal financing to do medium to large transactions. Fordahl
Capital and its associates have ample funds available for investing in
existing and future transactions.
Advantages to a seller
FORDAHL CAPITAL and its associates have substantial experience in
purchasing corporate divestitures as well as family companies with both
national and international operations.
FORDAHL CAPITAL knows how to structure such transactions in full
accordance with the objectives of the seller (maximum after-tax proceeds;
maximum after-divestiture EPS; etc.)
FORDAHL CAPITAL's due diligence is business-like and quick, thus
ensuring minimum disruption of a company's operations.
FORDAHL CAPITAL is open to the involvement of competent incumbent
management in the acquisition.
FORDAHL CAPITAL guarantees full confidentiality of all information
received in preparation of a transaction.
Acquisition criteria
Companies in manufacturing, services, retail and franchising.
Companies with significant profit growth potential.
Sales of € 5 – 250 million.
Located in France, Spain, Great Britain, Germany or Benelux.
Good management in place, or available immediately.
Companies must have an advantage over their competitors and close
relationships with their customers.
Availability of the majority of the shares.
Investments from € 1.0 – 15.0 million.
Main restrictions:
Not highly seasonal.
Not high tech.
Not exposed to competition from Asian manufacturers.