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01/2025

AXIUM PACKAGING acquired by GROUPE SGT (SOCIETE GENERALE DES TECHNIQUES)

FRANCE Chemicals & Materials / Packaging & Containers / Plastic Packaging REV 50M - 100M EUR

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The Groupe SGT continues its expansion by acquiring Axium Packaging from private equity funds Cerea Partners and Bpifrance. This strategic move marks a significant diversification for SGT: while SGT is a leader in preforms for the beverage market, Axium specializes in finished containers (bottles, jars) for the hygiene, beauty, and food sectors. The acquisition creates a comprehensive European packaging player with strong synergies in recycled materials (rPET) and a combined industrial footprint of over 10 sites.

It is worth noting that the fund Cerea Partners / Bpifrance took control of Axium Packaging through an LBO in 2020.

AXIUM PACKAGING, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.2x).

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Target

Founded in 1968 and headquartered near Saint-Étienne, Axium is a European specialist in the design and manufacture of plastic packaging solutions (PET, rPET, HDPE, PP), primarily targeting the food, healthcare, hygiene, and beauty sectors. The company offers a wide range of products, including bottles, caps, and packaging solutions, with a strong focus on sustainable materials (mainly 100% recyclable or recycled PET and PP). Historically driven by robust organic growth, Axium has also accelerated its expansion through a strategic acquisition approach, notably with the integration of Lapac (plastic injection molding) and KKT (blow molding in Germany) in 2016. With a workforce of over 400 employees across five industrial sites (three in France, one in Germany, and one in the Czech Republic), Axium positions itself as a committed industrial player in the circular economy, dedicated to developing lightweight products that address environmental challenges.

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Other operations with AXIUM PACKAGING

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
06/2020CEREA PARTNERS / BPIFRANCEAXIUM PACKAGINGFRANCEChemicals & Materials

Private equity firm Cerea Partners, utilizing its Cerea Capital II fund, has completed the acquisition of family-owned group Axium through a primary LBO transaction. As part of this deal finalized on June 25, 2020, Bpifrance has joined the consortium to acquire a minority equity stake in the business

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Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: axium packaging