M&A Deal Summary

Ahlstrom Acquires Munktell Filter AB

On September 5, 2012, Ahlstrom acquired manufacturer Munktell Filter AB for 20M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ahlstrom’s 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Ahlstrom’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Ahlstrom’s 1st transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-09-05
Target Munktell Filter AB
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Ahlstrom
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 20M EUR

Target

Munktell Filter AB

Falun, Sweden
Munktell produces filtration materials mainly for life science and laboratory applications. End-use examples include new born screening, laboratory media filtration, filter materials for pollution control, as well as testing materials used by medical, sugar and beverage industries.

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Buyer

Ahlstrom

Espoo, Finland

Category Company
Founded 1851
Sector Manufacturing
Revenue 2.7B EUR (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Ahlstrom is involved in providing fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. The Company's mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life. Its offerings include filter materials, release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor papers, abrasive and tape backings, electrotechnical paper, glass fiber materials, medical fiber materials, diagnostics, and energy storage solutions, as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial and consumer end-uses. Ahlstrom was founded n 1851 and is based in Espoo, Finland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Sweden M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-08-11 Shandong Puri Filter & Paper Products Limited

Binzhou City, China

Shandong Puri Filter & Paper Products Limited is a producer of transportation filtration media and operates a plant in Binzhou in the province of Shandong in northeastern China.

Buy €23M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-21 Ahlstrom - Glass Non-Wovens & Fabrics Businesses

United States

Ahlstrom - Glass Non-Wovens & Fabrics Businesses is a provider of fiber based products.

Sell €73M