M&A Deal Summary

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires AWT Labels & Packaging

On December 18, 2020, private equity firm Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquired packaging company AWT Labels & Packaging from Mason Wells

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Morgan Stanley Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Morgan Stanley Capital Partners’ 35th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Morgan Stanley Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-12-18
Target AWT Labels & Packaging
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Mason Wells
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

AWT Labels & Packaging

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
AWT Labels & Packaging is a narrow and wide-web converter of labels and flexible packaging for a diverse set of end markets including healthcare, food and beverage, personal care, household, specialty, and industrial/OEM. AWT Labels & Packaging was founded in 1991 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) is the private investment arm of financial services firm and investment bank Morgan Stanley. MSCP looks to partner with founders looking to leverage Morgan Stanley's resources, as well as fund corporate carveouts, recapitalizations, buyouts, and industry consolidations. Areas of interest include business services, industrials, education, consumer products/services, food/beverage, retail, healthcare, and packaging. MSCP primarily targets businesses operating in North America valued between $75 and $750 million. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 38 of 49
Sector (Packaging) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 11 of 18
State (Minnesota) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 35 of 46
Year (2020) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-06 Manna Pro

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Manna Pro is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty pet care products, provides food, treats, and a wide assortment of high-quality health and wellness products for companion pets and hobby animals. Manna Pro has developed into an industry leader providing nutritionally wholesome products for dogs, cats, backyard chickens, and other companion pets. Manna Pron was formed in 1985 and is based in Chesterfield, Missouri.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-21 Nivel Parts & Manufacturing

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing is an independent manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket golf car replacement parts and accessories. Nivel Parts & Manufacturing was founded in 1968 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

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 36 of 40
Sector (Packaging) 7 of 7
Type (Secondary Buyout) 10 of 11
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 34 of 38
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-05-07 Radius Packaging

New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States

Radius Packaging is a designer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products consisting of blow molded containers and injection molded lids and closures. Radius's customers include many blue chip national and regional consumer packaged goods companies and contract packagers and fillers serving a diverse set of markets, including home care, food and specialty beverage, professional cleaning, nutrition and wellness, and pet care. Radius Packaging was founded in 1972 and is based in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-01 Qualus Power Services

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Qualus Power Services is a provider of engineering and specialized technical field services to utility and private power grid infrastructure. Qualus Power Services was founded in 2018 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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