At what enterprise value was METAMARK acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of METAMARK by UPM RAFLATAC in 2025, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 350M GBP. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of METAMARK when it was acquired by UPM RAFLATAC?

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When was METAMARK acquired by UPM RAFLATAC?

METAMARK was acquired by UPM RAFLATAC in 2025.

What was the revenue of METAMARK at the time of the deal?

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What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

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What is the EV/EBITDA multiple and why is it used?

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02/2025

METAMARK acquired by UPM RAFLATAC

UNITED KINGDOM Chemicals & Materials / Material Transformation / Plastics EV 100M - 350M GBP

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UPM Raflatac acquired 100% of Metamark for a total consideration of �146 million. This acquisition accelerates UPM's transformation into a "complete product provider" for the adhesive industry. By integrating Metamark, UPM gains a respected portfolio of graphic films that complements its existing labeling business. The deal thesis relies on leveraging UPM's massive global sales and distribution network to export Metamark's products—currently strong in Europe—to new markets in the Americas and Asia.

METAMARK, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.1x).

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Metamark is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of high-performance self-adhesive films for the sign and graphics industry. The company specializes in "Visual Communication" materials, producing coloured vinyls for vehicle wrapping (fleets and commercial), digital printing media for advertising, and protective laminates.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M GBP

Revenue range: 50M - 100M GBP

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