Sale of 100% of the shares – LED Lighting Import And Distribution Company
Long-standing Partner of Major Retail Chains (GSA / GSB)
• Exclusive Industrial Partnership Agreement – Nearshoring
Sector: LED Lighting / B2B Distribution
Location: Grand Est Region, France
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OVERVIEW
A historic player in LED lighting for mass retail (brand created in 2004, company founded in 2006), the company is offering 100% of its shares for sale as part of the owner’s retirement plan.
The company benefits from a nationwide GSA listing renewed for 2026, with over 15 consecutive years of continuity, and a permanent shelf presence in more than 100 stores.
Brand license included to ensure commercial continuity.
Strong growth potential in France and across Europe.
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KEY STRENGTHS & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
• Recurring and secure revenues
Approved supplier for more than 15 consecutive years with a leading mass-retail group (GMS).
• Strong expertise in GSA / GSB channels
Structured customer portfolio and full mastery of mass-retail processes: promotions, retailer rebates (TL), range reviews, forecasting and pricing matrices.
• Optimized supply chain
Well-controlled Asian sourcing combined with a LED manufacturing plant currently under development in the Maghreb, providing future industrial capacity.
• Proven product quality
Reliable technical products with a very low return rate and a 5-year warranty across the range.
• Agile and efficient organization
Lean cost structure, controlled overheads, and an autonomous, experienced team.
• Turnkey transmission
Teams, processes, tools, systems and inventory included.
Seller support available to ensure a smooth transition.
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THE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY – KEY DIFFERENTIATOR
The seller is voluntarily exiting the distribution business to focus on the launch of a LED manufacturing facility in the Euro-Mediterranean area (target 2026).
The transaction includes the signature of an EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, granting the buyer:
• Outstanding cost competitiveness
Access to ultra-competitive ex-factory pricing, driven by low energy costs, directly competing with Asian imports.
• Fast logistics
Delivery lead times of approximately 1 week, compared to 8–10 weeks from China, enabling a significant reduction in working capital requirements.
• Strong ESG / sustainability advantage
Significantly reduced carbon footprint thanks to short-distance transport — a major asset for maintaining and expanding GMS listings.
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BUYER PROFILE
Ideal opportunity for:
- a senior sales executive or entrepreneur,
- a business developer,
- an electrical / construction / wholesale company,
Seeking to acquire a profitable commercial platform, supported by a powerful industrial backbone, without having to fund the manufacturing investment.
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KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS (ORDER OF MAGNITUDE)
- Revenue: €1–2 million
- Gross margin: disclosed under NDA
- Customer base: GSA / GSB, over 100 stores with permanent shelf presence
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TARGET BUYER
Industrial or distribution groups in LED or electrical equipment, retail groups, investors or small-cap private equity funds pursuing a buy-and-build strategy, seeking a profitable business with a premium positioning and low-carbon industrial growth levers.
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PRICE & INFORMATION
- Price: upon motivated offer
- Information memorandum (revenue, margins, adjusted EBITDA, inventory, customer split) provided under NDA
