Marubeni America (MAC) is the US branch of Marubeni Corporation of Japan, a US$70billion+ general trading firm. MAC Investment (MACINVEST) was formed in 2001 as a independent investment vehicle for MAC. Shortly thereafter, as part of a restructuring, MACINVEST was merged with MAC and continued to operate under the internal Investment Business Group (INVS). MAC INVS continues to support all areas of MAC for new investment including sourcing, screening, due diligence, and post acquisition integration.
Currently, MAC is seeking additional small, middle market acquisitions strategic to the Marubeni operations. While ventures remain of interest to Marubeni, only under unique situations where there is a clear strategic benefit, will MAC use its time and resources to investigate these smaller opportunities.
While each Industry Group in MAC uses its own network to source opportunities, MAC INVS searches and screens potential deals for consideration by these Industry Groups. This site provides an indication of which Industry Group is searching and what some of their criteria is for investment. If an opportunity is not close to the parameters shown, it is not likely MAC will investigate. More detail on industry searches can be found on the links to the left, but our general criteria is as follows:
| Target Criteria | |
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Sales |
20-300mm; Size depends on Industry Group |
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EBITDA Margin |
8% or higher |
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Debt Level |
Low to moderate leverage; 4x EBITDA Max |
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Net Profit |
Must be positive; No exceptions |
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Location |
Continental USA; Proximity to MAC operations is a plus |
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Equity Investment |
50% or more; Must be a control position |
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Marubeni Experience |
Marubeni currently operates in, or is familiar with industry |
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Management |
Current management willing to stay 3-5yrs minimum |
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Synergy w/ Marubeni |
Generally, required, but can be waived |
MAC INVS routinely meets with intermediaries and is willing to compensate on a success fee basis. MAC INVS is not currently considering any engagement for a retained search at this time.