At what enterprise value was ARGOTEC acquired in 2015?

During the acquisition of ARGOTEC by SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL (SWM) in 2015, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M USD.

What was the EV/EBITDA of ARGOTEC when it was acquired by SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL (SWM)?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for ARGOTEC is in the range of 10x - 18x.

What was the revenue of ARGOTEC at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ARGOTEC at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M USD.

What was the EBITDA of ARGOTEC during the acquisition?

ARGOTEC's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M USD.

How is the data for the ARGOTEC acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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09/2015

ARGOTEC acquired by SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL (SWM)

UNITED STATES Chemicals & Materials / Material Transformation / Plastics EV 300M - 700M USD

Context

Schweitzer-Mauduit International (SWM), a U.S.-listed industrial group committed to diversifying its operations into specialty materials, has finalized the acquisition of Argotec, a U.S.-based specialist in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) technical films, from private equity firm Wind Point Partners. Prior to the transaction, Argotec was owned by Wind Point Partners, which oversaw a growth phase marked by product portfolio expansion and geographic diversification into new markets, particularly in the medical and industrial sectors. This trajectory strengthened Argotec’s position in high-value technical film segments. For SWM, this acquisition is part of a broader transformation strategy aimed at reducing the group’s historical dependence on technical paper and tobacco-related activities in favor of advanced polymer materials. Argotec complements SWM’s existing capabilities in resin extrusion and processing, further enhancing its exposure to high-performance technical films for demanding industrial applications.

ARGOTEC, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Argotec is an industrial company specializing in the extrusion of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) technical films. It designs and processes advanced polymers for high-performance applications, where demands for mechanical strength, transparency, and thermal stability are exceptionally high. The company primarily serves technology-intensive niche markets, such as automotive surface protection (Paint Protection Film), glazing safety, and advanced medical devices. In these sectors, its films play a critical functional role by ensuring the protection and durability of underlying materials.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M USD

Revenue range: 100M - 200M USD

EBITDA range: 10M - 30M USD

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Target: argotec

Acquirer: schweitzer-mauduit international (swm)