SELF-FINANCED SEARCH FUND - MISSION CRITICAL COMPONENTS

A profitable, niche Italian precision CNC manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, medical, pharma, and beverage packaging — sectors where switching costs are high and supplier qualification cycles create natural moats. The current owner is stepping back from day-to-day operations and is motivated to close a transition in the near term; our target is a July signing, with September as an acceptable backstop. We have already engaged the company's largest customer, who has confirmed full continuity support for the transaction. An in-depth market analysis validates strong secular tailwinds across all end-markets served. Our operating team includes a former COO of a €2B precision packaging group, ready to lead post-acquisition. The facility currently runs well below capacity, with infrastructure and equipment in place to double revenues without significant additional capex.