M&A Deal Summary

Phoenix Color Acquires Color Optics

On June 22, 2016, Phoenix Color acquired packaging company Color Optics from AKI for 7M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Phoenix Color’s 1st transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Phoenix Color’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Phoenix Color’s 1st transaction in the United States.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-06-22
Target Color Optics
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Phoenix Color
Sellers(s) AKI
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 7M USD

Target

Color Optics

United States
Color Optics is a provider of printing and packaging solutions enterprise servicing the beauty, fragrance, cosmetic and consumer-packaged goods markets.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Phoenix Color

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

Phoenix Color is a full-service, full-color printer of cover components, heavily-illustrated and juvenile books, as well as specialty commercial products such as collectible cards, posters, box wraps, game boards, folders, catalogs, and brochures. With its technologically advanced prepress and press operations, a knowledgeable customer service team, and dependable freight services, the company is committed to delivering high-quality products to customers. Phoenix Color was formed in 1979 and is based in Hagerstown, Maryland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-21 Moore-Langen Printing

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

Moore-Langen Printing Co. is a provider of printing services. Moore-Langen Printing was founded in 1985 and is based in Terre Haute, Indiana.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

AKI

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Marketing
Employees490
DESCRIPTION

AKI, Inc. (dba Arcade Beauty) is a provider of marketing solutions for beauty, fragrance, and cosmetic brands.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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