Cael Pulitzer, BGL Managing Director: “Packaging distributors are emerging as one of the most strategically advantaged segments in the packaging value chain. Their flexibility, customer intimacy, and alignment with industry megatrends make them one of the most attractive segments for both strategic buyers and private equity investors.”
Inside the report, BGL examines the packaging distribution market and why it continues to drive outsized M&A demand across the broader packaging industry.
Key takeaways include:
- Assessment of the market size, growth, and fragmentation
- The key market forces, such as supply chain resilience, e-commerce, and sustainability, that align with leading distributors and drive them to outpace industry growth
- The notable transactions that signal growing participation by strategic and financial investors in the packaging distribution market
- Key valuation metrics of notable transactions and public market data points
The packaging distribution M&A market is very active, and private equity funds are aggressively consolidating the sector as participants seek acquisitions to drive scale and innovation driven by demand for comprehensive product and service solutions.
About BGL’s Packaging Investment Banking Team
BGL’s Packaging investment banking team brings decades of transaction experience and deep industry expertise across a wide range of substrates, formats, end markets, and business models. We offer a nuanced understanding of the trends driving sector growth and the key differentiators that set leading businesses apart. Our approach blends sector-specific insight with extensive global relationships and world-class transaction execution to guide clients through packaging M&A, divestitures, and capital raises.
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