What was the revenue of AXIUM PACKAGING at the time of the deal?

The revenue of AXIUM PACKAGING at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

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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

Context

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 in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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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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List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
06/2020	CEREA PARTNERS / BPIFRANCE	AXIUM PACKAGING	FRANCE	Plastic Packaging

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Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

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