M&A Deal Summary

Metalmark Capital Acquires Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget - Packaging Opertions

On January 23, 2007, private equity firm Metalmark Capital acquired packaging company Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget - Packaging Opertions from SCA for 430M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Metalmark Capital’s 3rd transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Metalmark Capital’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Metalmark Capital’s 33rd transaction in the United States.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-01-23
Target Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget - Packaging Opertions
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Metalmark Capital
Sellers(s) SCA
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 430M USD

Target

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget - Packaging Opertions

United States
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget's Packaging Opertions is comprises protective packaging, consumer packaging and temperature-assurance packaging solutions.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Metalmark Capital

New York, New York, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 8.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Metalmark Capital is an independent private equity group focused on large company transactions in a wide range of industries. Metalmark is a hands-on investment firm looking to build long-term value in its portfolio companies. Broad areas of interest include natural resources/energy, healthcare services, industrials, food, transportation, and financial services. Metalmark was established in 2004 by the former principals of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to manage the Metalmark Capital and Morgan Stanley Capital Partners funds. Metalmark is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 34 of 60
Sector (Packaging) 3 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 33 of 56
Year (2007) 2 of 6
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 Cardinal Chemicals

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cardinal Chemicals was formed to acquire companies in the adhesives and sealants market. Cardinal Chemicals is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-03-01 Tegrant

DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Tegrant Corporation manufactures customized packaging for consumer goods and industrial applications.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

SCA

Stockholm, Sweden
Category Company
Founded 1915
Sector Business Services
Employees3,400
Revenue 18.1B SEK (2023)
DESCRIPTION

SCA's hygiene operations are located at four locations in western Sweden. SCA's headquarters are corporate staffs in Finance, Strategy & Business, Law, Sustainability, Human Resources and Communication. SCA was founded in 1915 and is based in Sundsvall, Sweden.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 6
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2007) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-12-27 Central Package Group

Shanghai, China

Central Package Group is a manufacturer and marketer of packaging products in china.

Buy kr45M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-10-27 Algodonera Aconcagua S.A.

Wilde, Argentina

Algodonera Aconcagua S.A. is focuses on feminine care products.

Buy kr165M
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