M&A Deal Summary

Multi Packaging Solutions Acquires Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions

On March 25, 2008, Multi Packaging Solutions acquired packaging company Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions from ICV Capital Partners and 21st Century Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Multi Packaging Solutions’ 4th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Multi Packaging Solutions’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Multi Packaging Solutions’ 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-03-25
Target Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Multi Packaging Solutions
Sellers(s) ICV Capital Partners
21st Century Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions

South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
Innovative Folding Carton Company, Inc.is a manufacturer of folded carton packaging. Innovative has full service capabilities that range from carton design to the application of special coatings and glues to die-cutting and pre folding cartons.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Multi Packaging Solutions

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 2005
Sector Packaging
Employees8,800
Revenue 1.6B USD (2016)
DESCRIPTION

Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc. is a global provider of value-added packaging solutions to a diverse customer base across the healthcare, consumer and multi-media markets. MPS provides its customers with an extensive array of print-based specialty packaging solutions, including premium folding cartons, inserts, labels and rigid packaging across a variety of substrates and finishes. MPS has 59 manufacturing locations across North America, Europe and Asia and employs approximately 8,800 people.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 15
Sector (Packaging) 4 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 14
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 9
Year (2008) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-02-08 Great Western Industries

Dallas, Texas, United States

Great Western Industries is a specialty print and packaging company that serves the cosmetics, fragrance, consumer, and media markets. Their facility in Dallas, TX, features state-of-the-art printing and finishing equipment, including conventional, silkscreen, and UV presses.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-04-09 Ivy Hill

New York, New York, United States

Ivy Hill Corp. is a supplier of packaging solutions to the multi-media and consumer markets with a long-standing reputation for creativity and innovation.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

ICV Capital Partners

Miami, Florida, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 700M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

ICV Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on making equity investments in US-based middle-market companies. ICV seeks control investments in companies with annual revenues between $25 and $300 million and EBITDA between $10 and $40 million. ICV prefers businesses with existing/proven management and operating in stable industries. Target transactions include non-core divestitures, take-privates, and acquisitions of private companies in partnership with management. ICV Capital Partners was founded in 1998 and has offices in New York and Atlanta, Georgia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 15
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 6
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 15
Year (2008) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-10-11 Press-A-Print International

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Press-A-Print International LLC provides business opportunity packages for home-based businesses or storefront businesses in the printing, advertising, and marketing industries. It offers equipment, training, and lifetime support services.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-09-16 Marshall Retail Group

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Marshall Retail Group is a specialty retailer with a 60-year history of operating stores in high-foot-traffic marketplaces. MRG provides turnkey solutions to premier casino resort and airport operators by creating and managing a highly scalable portfolio of profitable stores and memorable brands, well-positioned to attract and accommodate hotel guests, visitors and local residents.

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SELLER

21st Century Group

Dallas, Texas, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 166M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

21st Century Group is a private equity firm that targets lower middle-market company investments. The Firm looks for businesses generating annual sales of $15 to $150 million and valued between $15 and $100 million. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, value-added distribution, services, and media. Prospective transactions include divisions or subsidiaries of public or private companies, private companies seeking liquidity, family owned companies seeking intergeneration transfer of wealth, and take privates. 21st Century was formed in 1998 and is based in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 9
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 9
Year (2008) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-12-27 SirsiDynix

Lehi, Utah, United States

SirsiDynix is a provider of integrated library systems (ILS) software, which is specialized enterprise resource planning software for libraries used to automate and optimize the entire operation of a library as well as enhance a library’s ability to serve its users and community. SirsiDynix was founded in 1979 and is based in Lehi, Utah.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-06-01 Banks Broadcasting

Winnetka, Illinois, United States

Banks Broadcasting was formed to acquire television stations in small to mid-sized markets. Lyle Banks, an experienced television executive and formerly with NBC-Chicago, partnered with 21st Century Group and LIN Television to create this enterprise. Banc of America Capital Investors is also a co-investor in Banks Broadcasting. 21st Century Group provided Banks Broadcasting with financial due diligence support and expertise.

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