M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2016-06-23 |
| Target | Creo Retail Marketing |
| Sector | Marketing |
| Buyer(s) | DS Smith |
| Sellers(s) | Writtle |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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DS Smith is a provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. The company delivers circular solutions for its customers and wider society replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains, and providing innovative recycling solutions. Its bespoke box-to-box 14-day model, design capabilities, and innovation strategy sit at the heart of this response. DS Smith was incorporated in 1940 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 7 |
| Sector: Marketing M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 3 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-22 |
Gopaca - Fábrica de Papel e Cartão S.A.
Esmoriz, Portugal Gopaca - Fábrica de Papel e Cartão, S.A. is a manufacturer of corrugated packaging products. The company is based in Esmoriz, Portugal. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-20 |
Deku-Pack Aps
Hvidovre, Denmark Deku-Pack is a specialist in Point of Sale and display products and services for in-store marketing, located in Denmark. The business is focussed on FMCG, retail and media markets and significantly builds on our capability within the Scandinavian markets. |
Buy | - |
Writtle provides complementary marketing services and communications firms, including several market leaders within their specialized fields. The Company designs, develops, and implements integrated marketing, branding and communications/public relations campaigns across a range of media including advertising, corporate communications, direct marketing, packaging and online services. Writtle serves most major sectors, ranging from consumer goods, entertainment, retail and travel to IT and pharmaceuticals. Writtle is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector: Marketing M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-19 |
Loewy Group
London, United Kingdom A leading market research and branding company that designs, develops and implements integrated marketing, branding and communications/public relations campaigns across a range of media. |
Buy | £100M |
