We have a request from a big Chinese company keen to invest in relevant businesses abroad.

It is looking to do financial participation or acquisition in BIG brand names, min. 50
million USD max. 2 billion USD. In European countries including France, Italy and
UK, in the areas of
1. Leisure,
2. High end consumption (luxury) are of high priority.
3. Hotel chain is also OK
4. Services such as food and beverage, education, etc.

The target companies should enjoy high brand awareness locally or globally and have the possibility to expand in China or already expanded in China. The motivation of the Chinese company in question is to prepare the market for the upcoming upper white class to spend money on.

Each deal should not be less than 50 million USD.

1. Is there any geographic importance?
There is not really geographic importance, companies having good name which can develop in China, or already have some business in China.

2. Public vs private?
By preference private, public can be OK too.

3. If they buy control then do they have their own management team or should the existing management team stay intact?
The second option.

4. What multiple are they expecting to deploy their cash at (multiple of ebitda or revenues)?
It depends on the industry sector. If it is a private company, it can be a bit lower.

If you are interested in this cooperation opportunity with the Chinese conglomerate, please contact JL Consulting for more information:

JL Consulting