M&A Deal Summary

Mason Wells Acquires MGS

On June 2, 2016, private equity firm Mason Wells acquired plastics company MGS from Cyprium Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Mason Wells’ 2nd transaction in the Plastics sector.
  • This is Mason Wells’ 24th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Mason Wells’ 13th transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-06-02
Target MGS
Sector Plastics
Buyer(s) Mason Wells
Sellers(s) Cyprium Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

MGS

Germantown, Wisconsin, United States
MGS is a provider of vertically integrated optimized manufacturing solutions for high precision plastic products with services including engineering and design-for-manufacture; mold making; sampling and development; injection molding; value-added contract manufacturing operations; multishot technologies; scalable automation and application-specific turnkey manufacturing systems serving healthcare, electronics, automotive, and consumer end markets. MGS was founded in 1982 and is based in Germantown, Wisconsin.

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Buyer

Mason Wells

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 2.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Mason Wells is a private equity firm focused on middle-market buyout opportunities in the Midwest US. Mason Wells looks to invest in businesses operating in engineered products and services, outsourced business services, and specialty packaging. Target companies typically generate revenue of $25 to $300 million and EBITDA of at least $5 million. The Firm prefers businesses with high barriers to entry, limited customer concentration, and strong market positions. Mason Wells was originally formed 1982 as a subsidiary of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation and became an independent firm in 1998. Mason Wells is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 40
Sector (Plastics) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
State (Wisconsin) 13 of 17
Country (United States) 24 of 39
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-01 Coating Excellence International

Wrightstown, Wisconsin, United States

Coating Excellence International LLC is a flexible packaging and technical products company specializing in wide web extrusion coating and laminating of film, foil, paper, board and nonwovens. Companty features EB coating and laminating, wide web flexographic presses with 10-color printing with registered backside print capabilities, and offset printing up to four colors.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-18 Mullinix Packages

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Mullinix Packages, Inc. is a manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for the food industry. The company manufactures custom and stock trays, clamshells, lids and cups for food processing, food service and retail end markets. Mullinix's customer base includes branded and private label food processors, food packaging companies, quick service restaurants and foodservice distributors.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Cyprium Partners

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 1.8B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cyprium Partners is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. The Firm will consider both non-control and control positions in businesses with revenue of $50 to $300 million and at least $8 million of EBITDA. Sectors of interest include traditional industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and services. Cyprium avoids investments in financial services, real estate, energy, commodities, natural resources, restaurants, long-term care and healthcare companies. Cyprium was formerly known as Key Principal Partners. The Firm has offices in Cleveland, Ohio and New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 28
Sector (Plastics) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 12 of 12
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 26 of 27
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-11 Anomatic

Newark, Ohio, United States

Anomatic Corp. is a provider of high-volume anodized aluminum packaging components and a provider of custom decorative assemblies to the packaging companies in the cosmetics industry.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-13 Paper Machinery

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Paper Machinery is a manufacturer of complex, high-speed forming machines and ancillary equipment utilized by paper and packaging companies to produce paper cups, paperboard canisters, and custom paperboard packages. PMC machines are installed in over 40 countries around the world with each machine built, configured, and equipped according to customer specifications. Paper Machinery was founded in 1947 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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