Q4 2024 Manufacturing Update
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Headline Transactions
Notable transactions in the Manufacturing space from Q4 2024.
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. x Novolex
Dec 2024: Novolex® and Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) are merging to create a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging products. The merger strengthens their market position by offering over 250 brands and 39,000 SKUs, establishing one of the most diverse packaging portfolios in the industry.
Ozark Steel x Dakota Holdings
Dec 2024: Dakota Holdings, a Dallas-based private investment firm, has acquired Ozark Steel Fabricators, a leading structural steel fabricator in the Midwest. Specializing in new construction for data storage, industrial, and healthcare sectors, Ozark Steel enhances Dakota Holdings’ platform, which includes Dallas-based Staley Steel. The acquisition supports further expansion across the Central and Midwestern U.S.
Oliver Packaging and Equipment x Monomoy
Nov 2024: Monomoy Capital Partners has acquired Oliver Packaging and Equipment, a leading manufacturer of food packaging systems and bakery equipment. Oliver provides compostable and recyclable meal trays and films for markets like senior meals, education, and grocery. The acquisition expands Monomoy’s track record of corporate carve-outs, following its recent acquisition of Waupaca Foundry from Proterial, Ltd.
Seatex x The Riverside Company
Oct 2024: The Riverside Company has invested in Seatex, a Texas-based leader in chemical solutions with expertise in blending, reactions, formulation, and supply chain management. With facilities in Rosenberg, El Campo, and Pasadena, Seatex provides advanced manufacturing capabilities for diverse chemical processes. Backed by over 50 years of experience, the company is well-positioned for scalable growth. Riverside will support Seatex in expanding its capabilities and service offerings.
E B I T D A M U L T I P L E B y S u b s e c t o r
Sector Performance Highlights
9.0X
Metals, Plastics, and Paper Packaging
9.7X
Specialty Chemicals
9.4X
Textiles and Carpets
11.8X
Plastic Injection Molding
13.0X
Manufacturing and Machining
13.1X
Fabricators
B y S u b s e c t o r
One-Year Stock Returns
2.3%
Metals, Plastics, and Paper Packaging
-5.1%
Textiles and Carpets
-12.2%
Specialty Chemicals
24.3%
Plastic Injection Molding
20.8%
Manufacturing and Machining
-.9%
Fabricators
By Subsector
One-Year Revenue Growth
-2%
Metals, Plastics, and Paper Packaging
0%
Specialty Chemicals
4%
Textiles and Carpets
0%
Plastic Injection Molding
-3%
Manufacturing and Machining
-4%
Fabricators
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