Who owns ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY?

ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY has been 100% owned by HUHTAMAKI since April 2025.

At what enterprise value was ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY by HUHTAMAKI in 2025, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M USD.

When was ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY acquired by HUHTAMAKI?

ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY was acquired by HUHTAMAKI in 2025.

What was the revenue of ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY at the time of the deal?

The revenue of ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 10M - 30M USD.

How is the data for the ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Industry & Manufacturing sector in 2026 is 11.6x.

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04/2025

ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY acquired by HUHTAMAKI

UNITED STATES Chemicals & Materials / Packaging & Containers / Paper & Cardboard EV 10M - 30M USD

Context

Huhtamaki has acquired Zellwin Farms Company for an Enterprise Value of USD 18 million. The deal provides Huhtamaki with immediate additional capacity in the molded fiber segment to serve the North American market. This acquisition aligns with the legislative shift in the US away from foam/plastic towards renewable packaging. The transaction is expected to be EPS accretive from Year 1.

ZELLWIN FARMS COMPANY, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, 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

Located in Zellwood, Florida, Zellwin Farms is a specialized manufacturer of molded fiber packaging, specifically focusing on egg cartons and egg flats. For over 20 years, the privately-owned business has served egg producers across the Southeastern United States. The company operates a single manufacturing site dedicated to converting recycled paper into protective packaging for the poultry industry.

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Valuation range: EV 10M - 30M USD

Revenue range: 10M - 30M USD

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