European Specialty Chemicals Group — Acquisition Target Search Across East and Southeast Asia
About
A European specialty chemicals group was looking for bolt-on acquisitions in Asia-Pacific to strengthen its regional supply chain and market access. Focus: East and Southeast Asia across multiple sub-sectors. Preferred targets had complementary product portfolios and established local distribution.
The challenge
The specialty chemicals market in Asia is highly fragmented. Each country has different regulatory frameworks, industry structures, and local dynamics. Finding relevant targets requires local market knowledge, language skills, and access to company data that is often unavailable in English.
Our Approach
- Defined acquisition criteria across sub-sectors, geographies, and company profiles
- Leveraged our local network to identify targets not visible through desktop research
- Screened 60+ potential candidates across Greater China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia
- Shortlisted 15 qualified targets based on strategic fit, financial profile, and openness to international buyers
- Facilitated introductions to 8 priority targets through trusted local relationships
The result
3 interested parties. 3 NDAs signed.
Scope
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Michael Broza
Founder & Partner
Dominik Forster
Founder & Partner
