Entry Point:

• A full-range supplier of the European automobile manufacturing industry.
• MBO of a company with a solid reputation among automakers, offering high-quality and innovative products.
• €13.4 million investment during the fourth quarter of 2002 (72% ownership plus assumption of debt)

Value creation:

• Management team reinforced with key professionals.
• Achieved an estimated revenue of €121.2 million in 2004, and EBITDA of €10.6 million.
• Divested from businesses (JIT and Components), taking advantage of synergies, consolidation of business in Germany and improvements in productivity, among others.