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Matthews International to Sell SGK Brand Solutions to Newly Formed Entity

Jan 08, 2025•over 1 year ago

Contract Type

agreement

Description

Matthews International Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its interest in SGK Brand Solutions to a newly formed entity created by affiliates of SGS & Co. Matthews will realize upfront consideration of $350 million and receive a 40% interest in the new entity, with an initial enterprise value of approximately $900 million. The cash proceeds from the sale will be used for immediate debt repayment. The new entity is projected to realize over $50 million of annual cost synergies.

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Matthews International Corporation

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Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of industrial technologies, memorialization products and brand solutions. The Industrial Technologies segment designs, manufactures, services and distributes high-tech custom energy storage, marking, coding and industrial automation technologies and solutions. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets and cremation and incineration equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. The SGK Brand Solutions segment is a leading provider of packaging solutions and brand experiences, helping companies simplify their marketing, amplify their brands and provide value. The Company has approximately 11,000 employees in more than 26 countries on six continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services.

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