M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Greif plans to acquire Ipackchem for $538M cash; EBITDA multiple 9.4x, accretive to margins
GREIF, INC
- Purchase price $538M in cash; Ipackchem LTM sales ~$235M, adjusted EBITDA $57M.
- Multiple of 9.4x LTM adjusted EBITDA; 8.4x including $7M expected synergies within 18 months.
- Ipackchem operates 13 facilities in 8 countries with over 1,400 employees; leader in jerrycans and small plastic containers.
- Expected close by end of Q2 FY2024; funded from existing credit facilities; subject to French works council and regulatory approvals.