Acquisition Criteria

HGL is pursuing organic growth and growth by acquisition. If you know of a brand or a business that may be of interest to HGL please contact Michael Mahoney or Andrew Whittles on +612 9221 7155 or michaelmahoney@hgl.com.au or andrewwhittles@hgl.com.au

Our acquisition criteria are summarised below:

  • Pre-tax profit of $2.0 million to $5.0 million

    HGL is seeking established businesses with a track record of profitability. Businesses with less than $2.0 million of pre tax profit are of interest where the business can be integrated into one of our existing operations. HGL targets a long term return on capital employed of 20%.

  • Business type

    Distributor of branded products for specialist markets, this may include an element of light manufacturing.

  • Fees

    HGL will pay an appropriate fee where a successful transaction occurs.