M&A Deal Summary

Aptar Acquires Aptar CSP Technologies

On July 27, 2018, Aptar acquired packaging company Aptar CSP Technologies from Wendel Group for 555M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aptar’s 2nd transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Aptar’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Aptar’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Aptar’s 1st transaction in Alabama.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-07-27
Target Aptar CSP Technologies
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Aptar
Sellers(s) Wendel Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 555M USD

Target

Aptar CSP Technologies

Auburn, Alabama, United States
Aptar CSP Technologies, Inc. is a provider of custom polymeric solutions and specialty protective packaging. Using patented Activ-Polymer advanced desiccant polymer technology, CSP Technologies manufactures innovative protection solutions that enhance the stability, shelf life and convenience of our customers' products. Aptar CSP Technologies was founded in 1928 and is based in Auburn, Alabama.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Aptar

Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Consumer Products
Employees13,000
Revenue 3.5B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Aptar is a provider of innovative dispensing systems for personal care, fragrance, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, household, food, and beverage markets. Aptar was founded in 1992 and is based in Crystal Lake, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 14
Sector (Packaging) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 12
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 4
Year (2018) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-13 Oval Medical Technologies

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Oval Medical Technologies Ltd. is a provider in the design and development of injectable drug delivery devices.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-10 Nanopharm

Newport, United Kingdom

Nanopharm Ltd. is a provider of orally inhaled and nasal drug product design and development services.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wendel Group

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1704
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wendel Group is a publicly traded investment group that seeks to invest €200 to €700 in public and private companies. The Firm focuses on opportunities across France, Germany, and the Benelux, but will also consider opportunities in greater Europe, North America, and select regions of Africa. Target companies typically exhibit predictable cash-flows, high barriers to entry, and are leaders in their respective markets. Wendel was originally established in 1704 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 14
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 4
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2018) 2 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-08 Saham Group SA

Casablanca, Morocco

Saham Group SA is a provider of insurance, customer relationship assistance, healthcare, and real estate business activities in Africa and the Middle East. Saham Group is conscious of its economic and social responsibility; it initiates and implements ambitious development projects in Africa through its corporate foundation. It strives to strengthen equal opportunity via two principal programs to encourage entrepreneurship and to improve access to healthcare.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-31 Mecatherm SA

Baremabach, France

Mecatherm SA develops, assembles and installs automated production lines for industrial bakery products (baguettes, artisan bread, cakes, etc.) worldwide.

Sell €120M