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Director's Report |
Issue 01/08 - 29.1.2008 |
| Projects - Opportunities - Information | ||
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Akquisitions Internationally active software firm - focussing on the manufacture of databases and infrastructure solutions as well as SOA - seeking interests with a turnover of up to €50M, with above-average technologies and international orientation; project nr. 78773 Manufacturer of high-quality plastic products for the automotive and telecommunication sectors seeking Europe-wide auxiliary purchase opportunities in the field of plastic, assembly, or electronic components; turnover volumes of €5M - 15M, also preferably companies in irregular situations (spin-off, restructuring, low profitability); project nr. 73092 Leading European car dealership seeking takeover opportunities; the target company should generate a min. turnover of 5M; project nr. 49816 International supplier for the automobile and electronics sector seeking international acquisition in the field of injection moulded plastics; project nr. 79080 British company seeking interest / takeover opportunities in metal processing sectors (e. g. metal pressing) with priority for Eastern Europe; project nr. 20902 Engineering consortium seeking manufacturer of thermal power stations, up to 500 KW, for the purpose of a takeover of 51 - 100% of shares; the target company should comprise the performance sectors engineering, procurement and construction, and possess the corresponding certifications; project nr. 71794b Sales Eastern European corporate group in the packaging industry (plastic containers for household products, cosmetics, food, etc.) seeking strategic investor; high growth rate, select client base, sustainably positive profit situation; project nr. 45653 Bundesweit tätiges Facility Management-Unternehmen sucht Übernehmer; Beschäftigte: 1.000; gute Ertragslage; Projekt Nr. 79253 Germany-wide facility management company seeking transferee; employees: 250; good profit situation; project nr. 79253 |
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We wish you all the best in the new year, health, happiness and success. 2008 is sure to be another exciting year. Many previously constant factors are going to change. Everything is in motion. Take India for example: in the first days of this year, India’s TATA corporation presented the world's cheapest car. 33 HP for 1,700 euros. This is going to be the Volkswagen for the newly industrialising countries with their billions of people. At the same time, TATA is also looking to acquire the Jaguar and Landrover luxury brands. India is going to revolutionise the automobile industry. Everybody’s talking about China, but in reality it's India that's quietly changing the world’s economic power structure. Over 40 years back, I had to give a presentation at my grammar school on the subject “India or China - Who Will Win the Race”. My diagnosis back then as a pupil: perfectly clear, India is in the lead. This is now being confirmed. JP Mergers & Finance AG has kept close business ties to India for many years now. Our Indian clients come from the tea, textile, machine engineering, beverage, energy and automotive industries. Our experiences with Indian companies are decidedly positive. Even if their watches do run a little differently sometimes, Indian managers, most of whom have been educated at elite universities in Great Britain, Canada or the USA, are very close to our own culture. They possess, to the greatest extent, the same ‘thinking’ as company managers from industrialised nations. As a rule, Indian business partners are very reliable. In almost 20 years, there has been no default on payments. But the most important thing is: Indian entrepreneurs have visions. And they are working tirelessly to realise these visions. That’s why, in this edition of JP Director's Report, we want to introduce you to one of our Indian cooperation partners, Pankaj Rungta (RCS Advisors). He will give us a brief overview of M&A trends in India. Our column, “Mergers and Acquisitions - Selected Projects” will tell you about potential company purchases, sales, collaborations, etc. Now as before, purchasing interest dominates the mid-size company sector, even if the pendulum might swing the other way in 2008. Since the summer of 2007 the price of mid-size companies has already been cooling down slightly. Which makes it all the more important to know how much your company is worth. In his article on EBIT Multiples, my colleague Hans-Jürgen Kenntner reports from the wealth of experience he has gathered through many tough price negotiations. Dr. Rudolf Döring deals with the risks involved in founding a Ltd. as compared to those of a GmbH. Have fun, and a successful 2008. Heinz Jäger |
| Topics of this issue | |
| Fusions and takeovers - Selected Projects | |
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Leading European paper wholesaler seeking Europe-wide acquisition opportunities in the field of office paper, polygraphy, specialty paper, sign and graphics; project nr. 85025 ... mehr |
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India is often perceived by western countries as a far away mystery land with images often relating with Hollywood movies depicting it as country of elephants and snake charmers. This image would have been somewhat true even few decades back. But recent times have seen dramatic changes in India. ... mehr |
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| EBIT Multiples - What Is My Company Worth? | |
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You could call it the hard question at the core of the M&A process – the question of a company's value, and by inclusion that of the prospective purchase price of the company under disposition. ... mehr |
| Risks Involved in Founding a British Ltd. | |
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At the request of German PM Otto Fricke (FDP), the federal government warns that anyone wishing to found and operate a British Private Company Limited by SHARES (Ltd.) in Germany would be engaging in a considerable risk as well as diverse obligations. ... mehr |
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