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Hanmere Polythene Acquires Amerplast

On March 24, 2021, Hanmere Polythene acquired packaging company Amerplast from Lonsdale Capital Partners and Souter Investments Limited

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hanmere Polythene’s 2nd transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Hanmere Polythene’s 1st transaction in Finland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-03-24
Target Amerplast
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Hanmere Polythene
Sellers(s) Lonsdale Capital Partners
Souter Investments Limited
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Amerplast

Tampere, Finland
Amerplast is a provider of flexible plastic packaging solutions for both food and non-food applications to the biggest brands in key market segments in Europe. Amerplast was founded in 1952 and is based in Tampere, Finland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hanmere Polythene

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1966
Sector Packaging
DESCRIPTION

Hanmere Polythene is a provider polythene packaging solutions, manufacturing and supplying polythene bags, sacks and liners across a range of B2B markets including food manufacturing. Hanmere Polythene was founded in 1966 and is based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Packaging M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Finland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-30 Plasmech Packaging

Herts, United Kingdom

Plasmech Packaging Ltd. is a polythene film extrusion and polythene bag manufacturer. Plasmech range includes but is not limited to; bags, liners, sacks and sheets for various market sectors including; food processing, injection moulding, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and laundry. Plasmech Packaging was established in 1987 and is based in Herts, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Lonsdale Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
PE ASSETS 100M GBP
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lonsdale Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investments in 'small' companies valued between £10 and £50 million. Lonsdale Capital Partners does not have any sector preferences and will consider opportunities throughout the UK and Northern Europe. Lonsdale Capital Partners was formed in 2008 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 9
Sector: Packaging M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 4
Country: Finland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-23 Horseware

Dublin, Ireland

Horseware specializes in the manufacture and sale of a range of equine products. Horseware’s core focus is on the manufacture and sale of horse rugs/blankets (c. 70% of revenue) however its product offering expands into wider equine accessories including bridals, high-end tailored clothing for equine purposes and equine therapy products. Horseware was founded in 1985 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-02 Charles Cameron & Associates

London, United Kingdom

Charles Cameron & Associates is an independent mortgage broker that offers advice to first-time buyers, help to buy, remortgage, home mover, and buy to let mortgages, from the whole of the market. Charles Cameron & Associates was founded in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell -
SELLER

Souter Investments Limited

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Family Office
Founded 2008
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Souter Investments is a family office focused on private equity investing throughout the UK. The Firm looks to commit £2 to £30 million to support a variety of transaction situations including buyouts, growth capital financings, corporate divestitures, and balance sheet restructurings. Broad areas of interest include transportation, luxury goods, financial services, healthcare, and business services. Souter Investments was established in 2008 and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 12
Sector: Packaging M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 5
Country: Finland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-16 TalkTalk

Salford, United Kingdom

TalkTalk is a provider of landline, broadband, TV, and mobile services. TalkTalk serves over four million customers and operates Britain’s largest unbundled broadband network. TalkTalk was founded in 2002 and is based in Salford, United Kingdom.

Buy £1.1B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-22 VPS

Barendrecht, Netherlands

VPS is a marine fuel testing and advisory services company, which assists the global shipping fleet verify fuel and oil quality to meet environmental regulations. VPS provides its services globally through five strategically located laboratories, with samples shipped and tested from anywhere in the world. VPS services the global fleet, providing accurate testing and advice to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient voyages. VPS was formed in 1980 and is based in Barendrecht, Netherlands.

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