diff --git a/srcpkgs/libsigc++/template b/srcpkgs/libsigc++/template
index 1627ab3fda..3edc9e1e35 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/libsigc++/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/libsigc++/template
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ pkgname=libsigc++
 version=2.4.0
 revision=1
 build_style=gnu-configure
+hostmakedepends="m4"
 configure_args="--enable-static --disable-documentation"
 short_desc="Type-safe callback system for C++ programs"
 maintainer="Juan RP <xtraeme@gmail.com>"