M&A Deal Summary

Solo Cup Acquires InnoWare Plastic

On March 31, 2010, Solo Cup acquired plastics company InnoWare Plastic from Norwest Equity Partners and NMP Capital for 24M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Solo Cup’s 1st transaction in the Plastics sector.
  • This is Solo Cup’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Solo Cup’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Solo Cup’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-03-31
Target InnoWare Plastic
Sector Plastics
Buyer(s) Solo Cup
Sellers(s) Norwest Equity Partners
NMP Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 24M USD

Target

InnoWare Plastic

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States
InnoWare (formerly Duni Corp) is a manufacturer of disposable plastic food containers and converter of premium paper products. InnoWare's complete in-house design, converting, thermoforming, printing, and embossing capabilities enable it to offer customized and distinctive products to its customers within the foodservice and retail markets. InnoWare designs and manufactures its plastic food containers in Thomaston, Georgia, and its paper tableware products in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. NEP partnered with Nick Clementi, a paper and plastic industry veteran, on its investment with InnoWare. Mr. Clementi currently serves on the board of directors and is non-executive Chairman at InnoWare.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Solo Cup

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1936
Sector Manufacturing
Employees6,400
DESCRIPTION

Solo Cup Company is focused on the manufacture of single-use products used to serve food and beverages for the consumer/retail, foodservice and international markets. Solo has broad product offerings available in paper, plastic, foam, post-consumer recycled content and annually renewable materials, and creates brand name products under the Solo®, Sweetheart® and Bare™ by Solo® names. The Company was established in 1936 and has a global presence with facilities in Canada, Europe, Mexico, Panama and the United States.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Plastics) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-12-22 Sweetheart Cup

Owings Mills, Maryland, United States

Sweetheart Cup is a manufacturer and supplier of single-service foodservice and beverage-related products in paper, plastic, and foam. Sweetheart has three separate business units: Foodservice, Packaging, and Consumer. Foodservice provides products to independent and large national chain restaurants, schools, business and industry foodservice locations, hospitals, lodging, and recreation facilities. Packaging offers a variety of paper and plastic containers for cultured and dairy products. Consumer products, packaged in retail packs, are marketed for at-home consumption in both Sweetheart and private-label brands sold by leading retailers.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Norwest Equity Partners

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1961
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) is a private equity firm focused on investing in growing and profitable middle-market companies. NEP targets investments in businesses valued between $50 and $500 million, typically investing $50 to $250 million of capital per investment. Funds are typically used to fund management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financing. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, technology/business services, and consumer products/services. NEP is affiliated with Norwest Mezzanine Partners, an investment partnership focused on providing junior capital to middle-market companies. Norwest Equity Partners is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 54
Sector (Plastics) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 20
State (Wisconsin) 2 of 4
Country (United States) 12 of 52
Year (2010) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 13 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-02-01 Gopher Resource

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

Gopher Resource is a technologically-advanced secondary lead processor that recycles lead-acid batteries and other lead bearing materials, with a majority of the refined lead being used in automotive and industrial batteries. Additionally, the company recycles polypropylene from battery casings through its subsidiary, Resource Plastics. Gopher Resource employs more than 300 people and is headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota with an additional facility in Tampa, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-11-30 Univar

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Univar Solutions is a global chemical and ingredient distributor and a provider of value-added services to customers across a wide range of industries. Univar was founded in 1924 and is based in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Buy $4.2B
SELLER

NMP Capital

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 4.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NMP Capital is an independent investment firm focused on providing junior capital to a variety of lower middle-market companies in partnership with financial sponsors. NMP looks to commit $20 to $75 million in profitable companies with at least $10 million of EBITDA. NMP will consider opportunities in a wide range of industries including distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer. NMP Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 53
Sector (Plastics) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 26
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 4
Country (United States) 16 of 51
Year (2010) 2 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 15 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-16 ATI Physical Therapy

Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States

ATI Physical Therapy is a rehabilitation provider, specializing in research-based physical therapy, workers’ compensation rehab, employer worksite solutions, and sports medicine. ATI Physical Therapy was founded in 1996 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-04-12 Liberty Dialysis

Merer Island, Washington, United States

Liberty Dialysis LLC is the third largest dialysis services company in the world operating over 280 dialysis programs throughout the country. Liberty provides dialysis services to patients who have been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (“ESRD”).

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