HOLWEG WEBER acquired by MOTION EQUITY PARTNERS
Context
Holweg Weber has been acquired by Motion Equity Partners in a leveraged buyout that concludes a competitive process overseen by UBS and involves the exit of Azulis Capital and several minority shareholders. The transaction brings together Motion Equity Partners, its limited partner Arkéa Capital and the incumbent management team, which reinvests the majority of its cash‑out to retain operational continuity. European Capital structures a unitranche facility of approximately thirty‑five to forty million euros to finance the purchase price and provides an additional growth‑capital line intended to fund future bolt‑on acquisitions. The acquisition aligns with Motion Equity Partners' strategy to deepen its exposure to specialized industrial equipment manufacturers that serve the packaging supply chain. By adding Holweg Weber, the firm gains a platform with established engineering capabilities, a diversified European customer base and a track record of incremental revenue growth through geographic expansion. The partnership with Arkéa Capital supplies complementary financial resources and banking expertise, while the continued involvement of Holweg Weber's management ensures alignment of strategic objectives and execution discipline. Post‑closing, the combined ownership structure is expected to accelerate Holweg Weber's expansion into new markets, particularly in Asia, and to broaden its product offering toward downstream distribution applications. The unitranche financing and dedicated growth line will support targeted bolt‑on transactions, technology upgrades and the scaling of service contracts, thereby enhancing the company's competitive positioning and generating incremental cash flow for debt repayment and shareholder returns.
It is worth noting that the fund Azulis Capital took control of Holweg Weber through an LBO in 2012.
HOLWEG WEBER, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.2x).
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Target
Holweg Weber designs and manufactures machinery for the production of paper-based packaging. The product portfolio includes converting lines, die‑cutters, flexo printers and finishing equipment that enable converters to transform raw paper into cartons, trays and other secondary packaging formats. Customers comprise multinational packaging converters, regional paper mills and specialized contract manufacturers that require high‑speed, low‑waste solutions for food, beverage and consumer goods sectors. The company sells equipment on a project basis, providing engineering, installation and after‑sales service under long‑term maintenance contracts that generate recurring revenue streams. Founded in the United States, the firm expanded its production footprint to Germany and Spain during the 2010s, establishing localized engineering teams and service hubs to support European clients. Its engineering approach combines proprietary tooling designs with modular automation platforms that can be adapted to a range of paper grades and product dimensions. Holweg Weber sources core components from a network of Tier‑1 suppliers in Europe and North America, integrating them into customized lines that meet specific customer throughput and quality specifications. The business model emphasizes upfront equipment sales complemented by service agreements that extend the economic relationship beyond installation.
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Other operations with HOLWEG WEBER
| Date | Acquirer | Target | Country | Sector | Deal Context |
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| 07/2022 | AMBIENTA | HOLWEG WEBER | UNITED STATES | Industrial Equipment | Ambienta SGR SpA has completed the acquisition of HolwegWeber and will integrate the company with its existing platform In.Pack Machinery, forming a combined entity that operates across three continents |
| 09/2012 | AZULIS CAPITAL | HOLWEG WEBER | UNITED STATES | Industrial Equipment | Holweg‑Weber has been acquired by Azulis Capital, acting together with BNP Paribas Développement, Unigrains and the company’s founders, from Sollya, the entity controlled by Perfectis. The transaction transfers ownership of the French and American machine‑building operations to a new holding, Bag Invest, which will serve as the vehicle for the combined business |
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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M EUR
Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR
EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR
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Target: holweg weber
Acquirer: motion equity partners