Norway-based carton packaging company Elopak has agreed to acquire Naturepak Beverage for a cash and debt-free purchase price of €83m ($96m).
Naturepak Beverage is a joint venture formed by Gulf Industrial Group Company and Evergreen Packaging, the latter being a wholly owned subsidiary of Pactiv Evergreen.
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The company supplies fresh liquid carton and packaging systems in the Middle East and Africa, operating manufacturing plants in Morocco and Saudi Arabia.
Naturepak Beverage operates in 16 countries, with an annual production capacity of 2.7 billion cartons across a range of product sizes.
Elopak agreed to buy the company after signing a share purchase agreement.
The addition is intended to strengthen Elopak’s position in the region and will help it achieve organic revenue growth of 2-3% and expand its geographical presence.
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By GlobalDataElopak CEO Thomas Körmendi said: “This transaction represents an important part of the growth ambitions we outlined to our shareholders during our initial public offering (IPO) this year.
“I am proud to take ownership of what we deem to be one of the highest quality assets in the region and to welcome the employees of Naturepak Beverage to the Elopak family.
“By establishing a presence in Morocco and Saudi Arabia, we can access important growth markets and deliver Elopak’s brand portfolio to key local and international players.
“The transaction reflects our strong commitment to growth in the Middle East and Africa.”
Once the deal is completed, Naturepak Beverage will be rebranded and integrated into Elopak’s global production network.
Elopak intends to benefit from Naturepak Beverage’s strategic customer base in the fresh beverage carton segment, primarily in Morocco’s fresh dairy industry.
The deal is subject to a number of closing conditions, including antitrust approvals in Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
In August, Elopak added an eco-friendly aseptic carton, Pure-Pak eSense, to its sustainable packaging range.
