Buyer for an engine component and sensor manufacturer in Europe

Company to buy

• Size: large business
• Revenue: EUR 25-100M
• Valuation: 25-50M EUR
• Preferred location of the target: EU or non-EU countries
• Reason for acquisition: The management of the buyer decides to take on an M&A search for companies suiting the buyer portfolio
• #CFIE AUB017

Overview of this buyer for an engine component manufacturer

The management of this global company focused on the development, manufacture, and distribution of vehicle and motor parts, is currently looking for the target operating in sensor manufacturing and suiting the preferences below. The management is interested in well-established companies with a successful history and recognizable market presence in Europe. See below for details.

Profile (strategy) of this buyer for an engine component and sensor manufacturer

The buyer is one of the largest manufacturer and distributor spare parts for motor vehicles. The buyer company is independent and provides original equipment for various automotive brands. The company operates on the automotive aftersales market. The buyer operates in the industry for 100+ years and takes pride in its high-quality approach to the manufacturing process.

The product portfolio of the buyer includes almost every component or sensor used in vehicles e.g. fuel injectors, ignition Coils, ABS wheel speed sensors, pressure regulators, idle air control valves, knock sensors, MAP sensors and many more.

The company serves domestic an international market; the company has a status of a multinational company.

The company reached out to CFIE, as they are interested in conducting an M&A project – the management of the buyer is interested mainly in

• Post-combustion engine components manufacturer
• Engine management components manufacturer
• Temp control components manufacturer

The buyer is looking for acquisitions of the size of 25-50M EUR, larger will be considered with additional bank financing. The cooperation with the target after the acquisition is planned to be very close, and the management of the buyer thinks it will be beneficial for both sides.

Activities and products of the ideal target

The company is looking mainly for a target, manufacturing sensors or similar components for engine management, producing

• Traditional Pressure/Temperature Switches & Sensors,
• MAP/TMAP sensors,
• Electronic pressure sensor/temp sensors,
• EGT/EGTR sensors (exhaust gas temperature/exhaust gas recycle) NOx Sensors,
• Soot Sensors,
• MAF sensor (mass air flow),
• Ammonia Sensor,
• Urea SensorFluid level sensors (fuel, coolant, oil level),
• Speed and position sensors,
• Linear and Rotary/angular position sensors Flow Sensors,
• EVAP (evaporative emission system,
• ADAS technology (radar, ultrasonic & camera),
• Ignition Coils Turbos Diesel components.

The company is also looking for temperature control sensors manufacturer, and post-combustion components e.g. compressors, blower motors, hose assemblies, driers, oil coolers sensors, fans, valves, heat exchangers, motor battery sensors, ADAS components (autonomous driving), comfort-related sensors e.g. air quality sensors, seat position sensors etc.

The buyer is interested in companies located in Europe, if they do have branch offices outside of Europe, it would be an advantage. The management is ready to evaluate sensor related companies from both EU and non-EU country.

Highlights of the buyer of this automotive sensor company in Europe

• The buyer is one of the leading companies in its sector
• The buyer has more than 100 years of experience
• The buyer’s management is looking for components or sensor manufacturing company with a good track record and financial strength
• The company has funding to make larger deals

More information on this buyer for an engine component and sensor manufacturer in Europe

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