M&A Deal Summary

Veritiv Acquires VBX Solutions

On February 21, 2024, Veritiv acquired packaging company VBX Solutions from Lion Equity Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Veritiv’s 1st transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Veritiv’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Veritiv’s 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-02-21
Target VBX Solutions
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Veritiv
Sellers(s) Lion Equity Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

VBX Solutions

Rockville, Maryland, United States
VBX Solutions is a packaging solutions provider that offers a variety of packaging solutions to build optimal brand experiences with a combination of creative, design, account management, production, and program management. VBX Solutions was founded in 2008 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Veritiv

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 2013
Sector Distribution
Revenue 7.1B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Veritiv is a distributor of packaging, facility solutions, print and publishing products and services; and also a provider of logistics and supply chain management solutions. Serving customers in a wide range of industries, the Company has approximately 160 operating distribution centers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and employs approximately 8,700 team members that help shape the success of its customers. Veritiv was founded in 2013 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 5
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 6
Year (2024) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-18 Veritiv Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Veritiv Canada is a full-service provider of janitorial and hygiene products print and food service packaging solutions. Veritiv Canada was founded is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-15 Ameripac

Dallas, Texas, United States

Ameripac is a provider of turnkey contract packaging and fulfillment services with expertise in complex packaging processes and the ability to flex resources to rapidly respond to business seasonality and customer needs. Ameripac was founded in 1989 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Lion Equity Partners

Denver, Colorado, United States

Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lion Equity Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to middle market businesses valued up to $50 million. Lion targets businesses that possess market leadership, established products/services, scalable infrastructure, long-term customer relationships, motivated employees, and growth opportunities. Lion will consider opportunities across the US and Canada. Sectors of interest include business services, manufacturing, software, telecommunications, distribution, healthcare and transportation. Lion Equity Partners was founded in 2007 and has offices in Denver, Colorado and Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 7
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 6
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 7
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-02 Country Life

Hauppauge, New York, United States

Country Life is a supplement manufacturer and sells a portfolio of brands in the natural, supplements, sports nutrition and personal care markets. Country Life is based in Hauppauge, New York.

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