At what enterprise value was POPLAST acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of POPLAST by GREEN ARROW CAPITAL in 2019, 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 EUR. 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 11.2x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of POPLAST when it was acquired by GREEN ARROW CAPITAL?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for POPLAST is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the Industry & Manufacturing sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.2x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was POPLAST acquired by GREEN ARROW CAPITAL?

POPLAST was acquired by GREEN ARROW CAPITAL in 2019.

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

The revenue of POPLAST at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of POPLAST during the acquisition?

POPLAST's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 5M - 25M EUR. Join our community for free to access complete and exact deal data.

What is Enterprise Value (EV)?

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. EV includes in its calculation the market capitalization of a company but also short-term and long-term debt as well as any cash on the company's balance sheet.

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

The EV/EBITDA multiple is a financial ratio that compares a company's Enterprise Value (EV) to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). It is widely used in M&A and valuation because it allows for comparisons between companies with different capital structures and provides a clear view of operational profitability.

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12/2019

POPLAST acquired by GREEN ARROW CAPITAL

ITALY Chemicals & Materials / Packaging & Containers / Plastic Packaging EV 100M - 350M EUR

Context

Green Arrow Capital has acquired a majority stake in Poplast from Eos Investment Management (which held 86.5%) and minority operating partners. The management team, including Carlo Callegari and Pierangelo Fantoni, has reinvested in the company. The deal values the company at over EUR110 million. The acquisition aims to create a "Green Packaging" pole by aggregating other companies in the flexible packaging sector that focus on recyclable and compostable materials. The transaction was financed by Credit Agricole Italia and Deutsche Bank.

POPLAST, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a level LOGIN the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.2x).

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Founded in 1975, Poplast is an Italian excellence in the flexible packaging sector, specializing in flexographic printing and lamination for the food and Corporate sectors. Headquartered in Castel San Giovanni, the company has grown significantly through M&A (acquiring Sala Srl and FM Plastic). It is recognized for its strong focus on R&D and sustainability, developing biodegradable and recyclable packaging solutions in partnership with the University of Piacenza.

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Valuation range: EV 100M - 350M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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