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MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION (MCC)

Acquired by

PLATINUM EQUITY

UNITED STATES Chemicals & Materials EV [1b USD - 100b USD] 02/2019

Target

MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION (MCC)

Acquirer

PLATINUM EQUITY

Context

Platinum Equity has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Multi-Color Corporation in a transaction valued at an enterprise value of $2.5 billion. This acquisition serves as a massive transformative add-on for Platinum's existing portfolio company, WS Packaging Group. The merger combines MCC's global footprint and leadership in premium label segments (Wine & Spirits, Healthcare) with WS Packaging's extensive domestic manufacturing network and pressure-sensitive capabilities. The deal will take MCC private, delisting it from the NASDAQ, and is financed through equity from Platinum Capital Partners IV LP and debt financing from Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.

MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION (MCC), which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN discount to the 10.5x average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector.

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Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) is a premier global provider of label solutions, historically focused on the Wine & Spirits and Home & Personal Care markets. Established in 1916, MCC offers a comprehensive range of packaging technologies, including pressure-sensitive, in-mold, shrink sleeve, and heat transfer labels. The company serves brand owners worldwide through a vast network of production sites, aiming to deliver premium packaging that enhances brand value and consumer appeal.

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Other operations with MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION (MCC)

DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
10/2017MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION (MCC)CONSTANTIA FLEXIBLES - LABELS DIVISIONAUSTRIALabels & Adhesives

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.

05/2015MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION (MCC)BARATFRANCELabels & Adhesives

Multi-Color Corporation has successfully completed the acquisition of Barat, a leading French wine label printer. The transaction involves the purchase of 100% of the company's shares from the private equity firm Cobalt Capital (which held a 55% majority stake), the founding Le Tellier family, and the management team led by Manuel Lenglet. This deal marks the exit of Cobalt Capital following a Buy-In Management Buy-Out (BIMBO) structured in 2010. By integrating Barat, MCC significantly strengthens its foothold in the strategic Bordeaux wine region, adding a high-quality manufacturing platform and over 200 skilled employees to its European network. The acquisition aligns with MCC's strategy to consolidate the fragmented wine label market by acquiring local leaders with strong customer relationships.

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