M&A Deal Summary

Berlin Packaging Acquires All-Pak

On March 1, 2010, Berlin Packaging acquired packaging company All-Pak from Peninsula Capital Partners

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

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-03-01
Target All-Pak
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Berlin Packaging
Sellers(s) Peninsula Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

All-Pak

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, United States
All-Pak, Inc. is a privately held packaging design, distribution and logistics company headquartered in Bridgeville, PA. The Company provides packaging solutions such as metal and plastic drums, plastic bottles, closures, labels, bags and a myriad of other packaging components.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Berlin Packaging

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1898
Sector Packaging
DESCRIPTION

Berlin Packaging is a supplier of custom and stock rigid packaging and related solutions to large and small customers nationwide in end markets such as food and beverage, household/personal care, healthcare, and chemicals. Berlin Packaging was founded in 1898 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 45
Sector (Packaging) 2 of 40
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 43
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 9
Year (2010) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1995-04-29 Freund Container

Lisle, Illinois, United States

Freund Container, Inc. is a provider of rigid packaging and industrial supplies. Freund Container was founded in 1938 and is based in Lisle, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-15 Continental Packaging Solutions

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Continental Packaging Solutions is a provider of packaging solutions. Continental Packaging Solutions was founded in 1936 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Peninsula Capital Partners

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 1.9B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Peninsula Capital Partners is an investment group focused on providing a range of financing solutions to middle-market companies. The Firm is willing to be a minority or control investor and invests across the capital structure. This includes subordinated debt, preferred or common stock. For mezzanine commitments, Peninsula looks to invest $5 to $40 million. For equity transactions, Peninsula looks to invest $2 to $20 million. Peninsula is a generalist investor. Target sectors include manufacturing, industrial service, distribution, consumer products, professional services, retail, applied technology, transportation, food processing and packaging. Peninsula Capital Partners was formed in 1995 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 47
Sector (Packaging) 2 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 23
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 18 of 44
Year (2010) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-08-01 Celanese EVA Performance Polymers

Edmonton, Alberta, United Kingdom

Celanese EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) polymers is a North American manufacturer of a full range of EVA copolymers. Celanese EVA polymers is based in Dallas, Texas, and its manufacturing plant is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-03 Particle Dynamics

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Particle Dynamics engages in particle processing technologies and finished dose manufacturing, providing a wide range of products and services to the nutraceutical, consumer health, OTC, and pharmaceutical sectors. Particle Dynamics is also a recognized global leader in the supply of highly functional materials and a variety of microencapsulated vitamins, minerals, and OTC active pharmaceutical ingredients. Particle Dynamics was founded in 1990 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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