FREPPEL IMPRIMEUR acquired by STRATUS PACKAGING
Context
Stratus Packaging acquired Freppel Imprimeur to strengthen its geographic coverage in Eastern France (Alsace) and Germany. This integration allows Stratus to pass the milestone of EUR100M in turnover and consolidate its position in the wine, spirits, and luxury markets. The deal brings significant industrial synergies, particularly in conventional and digital printing technologies, and adds a 9th production site to the group's network. Freppel's management and its 60 employees joined the group to support this long-term growth vision.
FREPPEL IMPRIMEUR, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, 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, Freppel Imprimeur is a specialized high-end printing house. It expertise covers adhesive, dry, and wrap-around labels, as well as luxury advertising and publishing (catalogues, brochures). The company is known for technical finishing like hot stamping, embossing, and integrated prepress/creative studio services.
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Revenue range: 5M - 25M EUR
EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR
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