M&A Deal Summary

GIL Investments Acquires Sandland Packaging

On January 8, 2020, private equity firm GIL Investments acquired packaging company Sandland Packaging

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GIL Investments’ 1st transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is GIL Investments’ 15th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-01-08
Target Sandland Packaging
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) GIL Investments
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Sandland Packaging

Bilston, United Kingdom
Sandland Packaging specializes in the production of cardboard packaging. The firm operates a complete service, including packaging design, manufacture, and delivery through its fleet of lorries. Sandland Packaging is based in Bilston, 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 15 of 20
Sector: Packaging M&A 1 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 7 of 11
Country: United Kingdom M&A 15 of 19
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-15 KRG Specialist Engineering Services

Coatbridge, United Kingdom

KRG Specialist Engineering Services is a provider of precision machining services to companies operating in the Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, Rail and Food sectors. KRG Specialist Engineering Services is based in Coatbridge, Scotland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-03-11 Lander Automotive

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Lander Automotive is a provider of assembled products in the Automotive Sector, specializing in fluid and air transfer systems, structural assemblies, and interior trim assemblies. Lander Automotive was founded in 1877 and is based in Birmingham, England.

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