M&A Deal Summary

GIL Investments Acquires ASC Direct

On September 5, 2022, private equity firm GIL Investments acquired packaging company ASC Direct

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GIL Investments’ 2nd transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is GIL Investments’ 18th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-09-05
Target ASC Direct
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) GIL Investments
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

ASC Direct

Shipley, United Kingdom
ASC Direct is a manufacturer of high-quality corrugated boxes for a wide range of applications. ASC Direct was founded in 1981 and is based in Shipley, England.

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DESCRIPTION

GIL Investments is a private investment firm focused on acquiring controlling stakes in mid-sized businesses throughout Europe. Prospective transactions include management buyouts and buy-ins, restructurings, turnarounds, and complex corporate carveouts. The Firm is a generalist investor but has a preference for companies operating in basic industries, including industrials, distribution, manufacturing, and support services. GIL Investments was formed in 1991 and is headquartered in Warwickshire. Our target businesses will typically be headquartered there.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 20
Sector: Packaging M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 10 of 11
Country: United Kingdom M&A 18 of 19
Year: 2022 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-24 Shapers’

La Séguinière, France

Shapers’ provides engineering, feasibility studies, moldflow analysis, calculation of mechanical resistance, prototype and production tools (injection tools, press tools, bi-component tool, foaming or blow molding tools up to 50 tons), controls, and trials. Shapers’ was founded in 1966 and is based in La Séguinière, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-09 Eurotek Foundry Products

Elland, United Kingdom

Eurotek Foundry Products specializes in resin binders, manufactured and blended to specific customer needs, and exports 70% of its production. Eurotek Foundry Products was established in 1993 and is based in Elland, England.

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