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From negative Equity Value to €28.2M.
In just 2.5 years.

An anonymised Spanish manufacturing and engineering company, transformed over 2.5 years.

Starting indicative Equity Value−€2.3M
2.5 years
Final indicative Equity Value€28.2M

Indicative Equity Values based on EBITDA multiples and net financial positions; not realised transaction prices.

01 · The challenge

A business buyers
could not believe in.

Despite more than 30 years of operating history and international sales, previous attempts to sell the business had failed. Weak profitability, inconsistent reporting and high debt undermined buyer confidence.

02 · The turning point

From running a business
to building its value.

EquityBuilder made shareholder value a central management objective. By connecting strategic priorities, measurable improvement actions and management accountability to EBITDA, business quality and Net Debt, value creation became part of how the company was managed—not just something considered when preparing for a sale.

03 · The results

A stronger business.
A transformed financial position.

Revenue
€8M€18M
EBITDA
€0.5M€3.6M
EBITDA multiple
4×7×
Net financial position
€4.3M Net Debt€3M Net Cash

The business didn’t just become more profitable. It moved from €4.3M Net Debt to €3M Net Cash—creating financial freedom as well as shareholder value.

04 · The shareholder outcome · Sell or Hold

Build a business worth selling.
And worth keeping.

What started as a business struggling to attract buyers became a profitable, financially strong company. Its owners no longer need to depend on a sale to create value. They can pursue an exit from a stronger position—or continue building wealth through the business.

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