GESCO SE’s acquisition criteria
GESCO SE is looking for ‘hidden champions’; market and technological leaders in the technology-driven SME sector. We usually acquire established companies within the scope of succession planning. However, we also make purchases as a result of corporate spin-offs. We have very clear expectations regarding acquisitions:
The target industries:
- Machine and plant construction
- Manufacturing, trading or service companies in the metal and plastics processing segments
- Electrical engineering and automation technology
The criteria:
- Sales of around € 20 million and above
- Positive cash flow; no companies that are in need of restructuring
- Headquarters in Germany
- Solid equity base
- Convincing, established business model, strongest possible market position in their niche