Calder Capital has been retained to assist our client in the acquisition of Tool & Die companies, with a preference for mold makers and/or adjacent businesses (mold repair, mold design, low volume molding, etc.). Our client is searching throughout the US, with an initial emphasis across the Midwestern states of Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Our client is flexible with respect to varying management and ownership situations, however, will preference 100% buyouts.
Acquisition Criteria:
Target: Tool & Die Companies, with a preference for mold makers and related companies
Geography:Â Across the US, including an initial focus on the Midwest
Revenue:Â $1M – $20M
Cash Flow:Â Negative to ~$5M
Valuation/Deal Structure: Preference for 100% buyout transactions. Under certain situations, our client may be open to ongoing profit sharing with the Seller and is generally open to an ongoing role in the Company for the Seller, if desired.
Automatic Disqualifiers: Our client is not interested in unionized businesses or those that hold a minority/women/disadvantaged business entity status (MBE, WBE, DBE, etc.)
About Our Client:
Our client is a strategic investor consisting of two founding partners with diverse backgrounds. One founder has a manufacturing and entrepreneurial background, while the other has extensive finance experience.
They plan on acquiring a network of niche Tool & Die companies, and together with their team, will operate the businesses, and bring robust financial capital, experience, leadership, and management skills.
The investor seeks to be a hands-on owner and long-term steward of the acquired businesses. The partners plan to own and manage whatever they acquire for a decade or longer, thus allowing for long-term value creation and ensuring the successful stewardship and continuity of the acquired business for many years to come.
If you are interested or know of a potentially interested party, please fill out the form below or contact:
Sam Scharich
Direct: 616-970-6124
sam@caldergr.com