Identifying and Prioritizing Acquisition Targets to Support North American Expansion
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Opportunity
An automotive parts manufacturer was exploring the acquisition of a foundry in Mexico to expand production capacity and strengthen its North American footprint. The client required a fact based view of the foundry landscape and a disciplined approach to target prioritization.
Action
Denneen and Company conducted a targeted identification and evaluation effort focused on objectivity and comparability
Conducting extensive primary and secondary research to map the Mexican foundry landscape
Developing a comprehensive database of potential targets
Designing an evaluation framework covering production capacity, facility size, geography, and operational characteristics
Objectively comparing targets to support disciplined prioritization
Outcome
The analysis delivered a prioritized list of acquisition candidates aligned with the client’s strategic and operational objectives. This enabled focused follow up and supported informed decision making throughout the acquisition planning process.
