M&A Deal Summary

Enterprise Investors Acquires DGS SA

On March 10, 2005, private equity firm Enterprise Investors acquired packaging company DGS SA for 96M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Enterprise Investors’ 1st transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Enterprise Investors’ 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Enterprise Investors’ 4th transaction in Poland.
Investment Fate
  • DGS SA was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2011 for 80M EUR.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-03-10
Target DGS SA
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Enterprise Investors
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 96M EUR

Target

DGS SA

Wloclawek, Poland
DGS SA largest Polish manufacturer of metal closures for alcoholic beverage bottles and glass jars.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Enterprise Investors

Warsaw, Poland

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 2.5B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Enterprise Investors is a private equity firm focused on investments in Central and Eastern Europe, with a primary interest on opportunities in Poland. Enterprise Investors is a generalist investor and looks to commit €30 to €50 million in medium-sized businesses. Enterprise Investors was formed in 1990 and is headquartered in Warsaw.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 44
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 25
Country (Poland) 4 of 25
Year (2005) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-26 Zelmer SA

Rzeszow, Poland

Zelmer is Poland’s oldest and largest manufacturer of small electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances, with a market share reaching 50%. Zelmer is one of Poland’s most valuable brands; it is very well recognized and associated with good quality at a favorable price.

Buy €13M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-07-07 Gamet Sp. z o.o

Toruri, Poland

Gamet SA is a manufacturer of Polish decorative furniture accessories. The company’s product range includes cabinet handles and pulls, wall hooks, furniture feet, door handles and drawer runners. Gamet is a well-recognized brand on many European markets

Buy €22M
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