Galiena Capital takes majority stake in Extruflex
Context
This transaction represents the enterprise's fifth consecutive leveraged buyout, orchestrated as a majority primary acquisition by the incoming private equity consortium. The operation allows the historical financial sponsors to achieve a complete and successful exit. A crucial element of this newly structured capitalization is the significant reinvestment from the incumbent executive team, alongside the integration of new key managers into the shareholder base, ensuring total strategic alignment. The acquisition is robustly supported by a comprehensive senior debt package syndicated by a consortium of major historical banking partners. The overarching strategic rationale is to perfectly align the company's capital structure with the operational leaders, aggressively fueling the next phase of its ambitious international roadmap.
Extruflex, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.1x in 2024).
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Target
Extruflex is a historic, highly specialized manufacturer of flexible insulating materials, primarily focusing on advanced PVC solutions utilized in industrial doors to strictly maintain critical cold chain environments. Operating as an established global leader within its specific niche market, the company boasts a robust international presence. Its operational footprint includes multiple specialized production facilities strategically located across Europe, Asia, and North America, supported by a vast, worldwide distribution network. Driven by an ambitious leadership team, the enterprise is actively pursuing a comprehensive expansion strategy. This roadmap heavily emphasizes significantly accelerating its commercial penetration within the North American market while simultaneously diversifying its core material capabilities to effectively address a broader array of industrial applications.
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| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/2024 | ARCOSA | AMERON | UNITED STATES | Construction Materials |
| 02/2024 | CONSTANTIA FLEXIBLES | ALUFLEXPACK | SWITZERLAND | Packaging & Containers |
| 11/2023 | GREIF | IPACKCHEM | FRANCE | Plastic Packaging |
| 11/2023 | CRH | MARTIN MARIETTA STCC | UNITED STATES | Construction Materials |
| 11/2023 | CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE (CD&R) | VERITIV CORPORATION | UNITED STATES | Packaging & Containers |
| 09/2023 | ATHENA HOLDING | TESSILBIELLA | ITALY | Material Transformation |
| 09/2023 | MELLBY GÅRD | DUNI GROUP | SWEDEN | Paper & Cardboard |
| 08/2023 | APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT / IRENIC CAPITAL | ARCONIC | UNITED STATES | Metallurgy / Foundry |
| 07/2023 | AGIC CAPITAL | PURE TRADE WORLDWIDE | FRANCE | Packaging & Containers |
| 07/2023 | MICHELIN | FLEX COMPOSITE GROUP | FRANCE | Plastics |
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Revenue range: REV €25–50M
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Target: extruflex
Acquirer: galiena capital
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