GLOBALtalk M&A Edition (FEB 2024): M&A in Automotive and Mobility | 2024 M&A Outlook: Rebound | Strategic M&A, Tech Startups, Supply Chain Resiliency | M&A in India, Japan, Brazil

Read latest eJournal newsletters

Listen to most recent Interviews

FEBRUARY 2024 EDITION

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: ACCESS OVER 300 AUDIO INTERVIEWS

Listen to any of over 300 GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, and more.

View list of over 300 Interviews here

GLOBAL M&A - COMPANIES FOR SALE

To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

U.S. & CANADA M&A

US Election Will Increase M&A Volatility, PJT's Taubman Says

US DOJ and FTC Release Significantly Expanded Merger Guidelines

SEC Adopts Final Rules Affecting SPACs and De-SPACs and Provides Related Guidance

US bank regulator to boost transparency of merger reviews

North American M&A activity slump extends through 2023

US PE is primed to bounce back in 2024—but exits will be key

US: Citizens M&A Outlook Finds Surging Enthusiasm Supported by Unexpected Factors

Canada: Will We See More Distressed M&A In Canada?

Q3 Another Stinker for M&A, but It May Set Table for Sizable Rebound

GLOBAL M&A - COMPANIES / INVESTORS LOOKING TO BUY

To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

ASIA M&A

M&A in India: Continued Optimism Fuels Momentum

Private-equity investors to return to China in search of M&A deals in 2024, Bain & Co says

M&A in Japan: Resilient Activity—but Now It’s Time for More

Japan’s PE market shows resilience amid global decline

A comparison of M&A laws: Hong Kong

US outbound M&A into China pivots to Korea and Japan

China: Revenue-based merger control thresholds raised

Indian startups navigate the funding winter through consolidation

Dealmaking is shaping APAC’s digital future

M&A OPPORTUNITIES: LATEST COMPANIES FOR SALE

MEXICO Automotive Metal Stamping Supplier with Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers
IATF 16949 quality certificate
Wide Availability of Installed Capacity
Integrated manufacturer: (Tooling, Stamping assembly and Painting) resulting in competitive costs
Location at less than 5 hours from 76% of OEMs in Mexico
Excellent work team
Solid Company Values

EUROPEAN High Precision Machine Components Supplier boasts an exceptional reputation
Strong client portfolio with well-established, trusted and long-term relationships
Based in a very good location
Industrial capacity to undertake all key activities; machine processing, grinding, heat and surface treatments
High levels of industrial efficiency
An excellent financial position
Well-established and committed management team

To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

SOUTH AMERICAN Manufacturer, Importer / Distributor, and Retailer.
2023 Forecasts: Rev's $63M | EBITDA $8.8M. Financials audited by PwC.
Opportunity to enter, expand in S. America with access to key countries.
MANUFACTURER of lead acid car batteries: ISO-certified | highly efficient operations | Manufactures, sells 600K+ batteries p/yr | Capacity is 1.4M p/yr.
IMPORTER / DISTRIBUTOR: Has impressive list of long-term customers. Ability to import / distribute auto parts could also be used for non-auto parts.
RETAILER: Has developed well-known, highly respected business.

EUROPE Company is the leading toolmaker in Europe for big size and complex automotive plastic parts such as bumpers, fenders, grills, dashboards, door panels, etc.
Company is registered as an R&D center since 2015 as a Pioneer in its field.
Plastic injection tools for auto industry, both for serial production and prototype. Tool trials center, pre-series production.
Customer Portfolio: Magna, Faurecia, PlasticOmnium, Stellantis, Eurostyle, Toyota, Toyota Boshoku, Farplas, Fompak, among many others.
2022 turnover is around 4 M € with EBIDTA of 48%.

To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

U.S. Metal fabrication shop focuses on laser cutting, forming, and welding, along with the design and build of custom products for a niche market.
Its customer base is diversified, including automotive.
Company primarily focuses on smaller runs and quick turnarounds but has ability to mix in production orders with the many automation innovations it has installed.
Company’s reputation for quality and fast, reliable service has attracted an impressive, loyal customer base.

EUROPE Company is fully developed, profitable manufacturer and supplier to the European Truck and Construction / Agricultural Equipment Industry.
Company has outstanding reputation in the European Manufacturing Industry based on innovation.
Company has a vision to expand, grow both organically and through acquisition to take advantage of the expansion and profit opportunities that now exist in Europe and North America.
Current EBITDA: + €4.5 million
Purchase price: + $22 million

To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

MEXICO, BRAZIL & LATIN AMERICA M&A

M&A in Brazil: International Buyers Act While Domestic Acquirers Show Caution

https://www.bain.com/insights/brazil-m-and-a-report-2024/

Involve antitrust lawyers early on for seamless LatAm M&A deals

https://latinlawyer.com/article/involve-antitrust-lawyers-early-seamless-latam-ma-deals

M&A Involving Family-Owned Targets in Latin America

https://latinlawyer.com/guide/the-guide-mergers-acquisitions/fourth-edition/article/ma-involving-family-owned-targets-in-latin-america

Where there’s risk, there’s opportunity for private equity in LatAm

https://latinlawyer.com/article/where-theres-risk-theres-opportunity-private-equity-in-latam

The Latin American M&A Market from an ESG Perspective

https://latinlawyer.com/guide/the-guide-mergers-acquisitions/fourth-edition/article/the-latin-american-ma-market-esg-perspective

Preliminary Legal Documents in Mexican M&A Transactions

https://latinlawyer.com/guide/the-guide-mergers-acquisitions/fourth-edition/article/preliminary-legal-documents-in-mexican-ma-transactions

Is the worst over for startups in Latin America?

https://www.bnamericas.com/en/analysis/is-the-worst-over-for-startups-in-latin-america

GlobalAutoIndustry.com