M&A Deal Summary

CD&R Acquires Mauser Group N.V.

On May 12, 2014, private equity firm CD&R acquired packaging company Mauser Group N.V. from Dubai International Capital for 1.7B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CD&R’s 1st transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is CD&R’s 21st largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is CD&R’s 1st transaction in Germany.
Investment Fate
  • Mauser Group N.V. was sold to a strategic buyer in 2017 for 2.3B USD.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-05-12
Target Mauser Group N.V.
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) CD&R
Sellers(s) Dubai International Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 1.7B USD

Target

Mauser Group N.V.

Bruehl, Germany
Mauser Group N.V. is a provider of industrial packaging solutions to the chemical, agrochemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors as well as in the food and beverage industries, includes plastic packaging, fiber drums, steel drums, Intermediate Bulk Containers ("IBC"), and reconditioning services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CD&R

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1978
PE ASSETS 30.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC (CD&R) is a large private equity firm that targets non-core divestitures of large corporations, growth equity financings, traditional buyouts, and corporate/family partnerships. CD&R looks for opportunities in North America, Western Europe, and Asia and will consider businesses in a wide range of sectors including consumer/retail, healthcare, industrials, and services. Prospective companies generally lead their respective markets, have stable cash flows, and possess competitive advantages through differentiated products, services, or processes. CD&R was formed in 1978 and has offices in New York City and London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 38 of 94
Sector: Packaging M&A 1 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 10 of 26
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2014 M&A 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 21 of 36
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Dubai International Capital

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 6.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Dubai International Capital is private equity firm focused on a broad range of investments in the Middle East, Western Europe, and North America. The Firm is a subsidiary of Dubai Holding and was formed in 2004.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 6
Sector: Packaging M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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