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 Kevin Eley or Michael Mahoney on (02) 9221 7155 or kevineley@hgl.com.au or michaelmahoney@hgl.com.au.

The description of each business and a selection of the brands we represent are to be found on the businesses page.

Acquisition Criteria

•  Pre-tax profit of $2.0m 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 does not invest in start-ups.  HGL targets a return on capital employed of at least 20%.
  
• Business type
  Importers and distributors of niche branded products, these may include a small element of light manufacturing.
  HGL is most attracted to businesses that are not overly capital or labour intensive.
  
• Fees
  HGL will pay an appropriate fee where a successful transaction occurs.
  

What makes HGL an ideal owner

• Experience
  Over 20 years experience solving business problems and improving financial performance.  
  
• Incentivising management 
  HGL creates structures in each of its businesses enabling management to share in the value they help create.
  
• Long term focus
  HGL develops its businesses for the long term, this provides stability and confidence for staff, customers and suppliers.   
  
• Profitable
  Strong profit history enabling investment to support the brands.
  
• Capital
  Listed on the ASX with a significant and supportive shareholder base, conservative balance sheet and long standing banking relationships.