CONSTANTIA FLEXIBLES - LABELS DIVISION acquired by MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION (MCC)
Context
Multi-Color Corporation has successfully completed the acquisition of the Labels Division of Constantia Flexibles in a cash-and-stock transaction. This transformative deal combines two of the world's largest label manufacturers to create a global industry leader with a balanced and diversified portfolio. Under the agreement, Constantia Flexibles divests its labels business to focus exclusively on flexible packaging, using the cash proceeds to deleverage its balance sheet. In return, Constantia becomes the largest single shareholder of Multi-Color Corporation, retaining a 16.6% equity stake in the combined entity. The merger integrates Constantia's strong footprint in the food and beverage sectors with MCC's dominance in the wine, spirits, and home & personal care markets, significantly expanding the group's global reach and technological capabilities.
CONSTANTIA FLEXIBLES - LABELS DIVISION, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10x–18x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).
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Target
The Labels Division of Constantia Flexibles was a leading global manufacturer of label solutions, serving the food, beverage, and home & personal care industries. Headquartered in Austria, the division operated a network of 23 production facilities across 14 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America, employing approximately 2,800 people. It was particularly renowned for its leadership in the beer and beverage market, specializing in "wet glue" labels, while also holding a strong position in pressure-sensitive and film-based labels for major international consumer brands.
Ent. Value
€1–10bn
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
1x–3x
EV / EBITDA
10x–18x
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
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Valuation range: EV €1–10bn
Revenue range: €450–900M
EBITDA range: €100–200M
EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x
EV/EBITDA range: 10x - 18x
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Acquirer: multi-color corporation (mcc)