M&A

[BUY08] Taiwanese Strategic Investor Seeking Equity Investment in a Paper Packaging Manufacturer in Northern Vietnam

Sunday, 21 Dec, 2025

A Taiwanese strategic investor is actively seeking to invest in a paper packaging manufacturing company in Vietnam, with a strong preference for Northern Vietnam, particularly the Hai Phong area.

The investor is looking to acquire an equity stake of 30% or more, with a transaction value starting from USD 30 million. This opportunity is classified as Very High priority and is intended as a long-term strategic partnership, not a short-term financial investment.

Transaction Overview

  • Sector: Paper Packaging Manufacturing

  • Transaction type: M&A – equity investment

  • Target ownership: ≥ 30%

  • Deal size: From USD 30 million

  • Target market: Vietnam

  • Preferred location: Northern Vietnam (Hai Phong preferred)

  • Priority level: Very High

  • Reference timing: March 2026

  • Investor origin: Taiwan

The investor is seeking a partner with solid manufacturing fundamentals and room to scale capacity and market reach.

Key Investment Criteria

1. Legal Compliance & Environmental Standards

The target company must:

  • Operate legally with all required licenses for paper packaging manufacturing

  • Have 3–5 years of transparent, auditable financial statements

  • Have no major legal disputes

  • Comply fully with environmental and emissions regulations, which are critical in the paper packaging industry

2. Factory Location & Infrastructure (Key Requirement)

This is a mandatory criterion:

  • Must own and operate a manufacturing facility in Northern Vietnam

  • Hai Phong or nearby industrial zones are strongly preferred

  • Large land area with modern production lines

  • Fully compliant wastewater and air treatment systems

  • Clear potential for capacity expansion

3. Manufacturing Capability

The investor is focused on companies that:

  • Operate modern corrugated packaging production lines

  • Have capabilities in flexo printing, die-cutting, and box gluing

  • Maintain stable production capacity and can handle large-volume orders

  • Run a clear and disciplined QC/QA system with consistent product quality

4. Market Position & Customer Base

Strong preference for companies with:

  • Stable B2B customer portfolios, including

    • FDI manufacturers

    • FMCG companies

    • Electronics, textile, and logistics firms

  • No history of serious quality disputes

  • Ability to develop new customers in Northern Vietnam, where industrial parks are concentrated

5. Track Record & Industry Reputation

  • At least 3 years of operating experience in paper packaging

  • Stable quality performance

  • Good reputation with customers and industry partners

Financial & Operational Expectations

The investor is particularly interested in companies that demonstrate:

  • Stable or growing revenue over the past 3 years

  • Healthy cash flow and margins appropriate to the company’s scale

  • No major operational or financial risks

Who Should Consider This Opportunity

This opportunity is suitable for companies that:

  • Own and operate real paper packaging manufacturing facilities

  • Serve B2B customers, especially FDI or large corporate clients

  • Are operating well but need capital to expand capacity

  • Are open to a strategic shareholder for long-term growth

It is not suitable for companies that:

  • Operate mainly as trading firms or small subcontractors

  • Fail to meet environmental compliance requirements

  • Lack financial or legal transparency

Further Discussion

If your company meets the above criteria or you would like to explore this M&A opportunity in more detail,
you may submit your information via the contact form below.

All discussions are handled on a confidential, selective, and practical basis, focusing on businesses with real operational capability and long-term scalability.

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