Technical capability
Design, specification, customisation, light manufacturing, assembly and integration.
Our acquisition focusTangible products.
Tangible products.
Essential industries.
We seek an established Australian B2B business with a strong reputation, essential customer demand and a clear opportunity to build on its success.
At a glance
Enterprise valueA$3–30 million
Annual earningsA$0.75–5 million
Operating history10+ years
LocationAustralia widePreference for Greater Sydney
Business modelB2B products & technical solutions
Target ranges guide our search. Earnings quality and the overall fit of each business matter.
A strong business, with room to grow.
Our core interest is value-added distribution, wholesale, resale or trading of tangible products, equipment and consumables. We particularly value technical expertise and aftermarket offerings that deepen customer relationships.
- At least a decade of operating history
- Strong alignment with the seller on the transaction and transition
- Mission-critical or essential customer demand
- Positive structural industry trends
- A diversified customer base and a trusted market position
The business model01 / VALUE-ADD 02 / PRODUCT SALES 03 / AFTERMARKET
Value across the product lifecycle.
Products that matter
Distribution, wholesale, resale or trading of equipment, components and consumables.
Ongoing support
Replacement parts, servicing, maintenance, repairs, upgrades and recurring consumables.
Our core focus
Energy value chain
Power generation, grid infrastructure, downstream fuels, energy commodities and upstream services.
Electronics & electrical
Electrical and electronic components, industrial automation, control systems, instrumentation, sensors, power electronics and communications equipment.
Industrials
Equipment and machinery for manufacturing, material handling, mechanical systems and general industrial maintenance.
Additional areas of interest
Transportation & logistics
Equipment supporting road, rail, marine, aviation, freight logistics and fleet maintenance.
Water
Water treatment, filtration, pumping, irrigation, distribution, wastewater processing and related infrastructure.
Environmental & waste management
Pollution control, emissions monitoring, remediation, waste handling, processing and resource recovery.
Selected building systems
Specialised products and equipment for HVAC, fire protection, plumbing and building automation.
Outside our focusConsumer-focused businesses, traditional retail, hospitality, speculative commodity exposure, structurally declining industries and turnaround situations.
A considered assessment
We look at the whole business.
A good fit is about more than a single metric.
Recurring revenues, margins, capital expenditure, working capital, management depth and opportunities for selective acquisitions all inform our assessment. We recognise that different business models have different strengths.
We are particularly interested in a business whose products, service and expertise are integral to its customers’ operations.
Discuss an opportunityLet’s explore the opportunity
Get in touchA conversation is a good place to start.
If you represent an established Australian business that could be a fit, we would welcome a confidential introduction.