Hammer Packaging Is Acquired by Fort Dearborn

Industrial

Hammer Packaging, acquisition by Fort Dearborn, a portfolio company of Advent


Summary

Hammer Packaging Corp. (“Hammer Packaging” or the “Company”) has been acquired by Fort Dearborn Company (“Fort Dearborn”), a portfolio company of Advent International (“Advent”). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Baird served as the exclusive financial advisor to Hammer Packaging Corp. on this transaction.

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Hammer Packaging is a leading supplier of cut & stack, in-mold, pressure sensitive, roll-fed and shrink sleeve labels and flexible packaging. The Company has two production plants in West Henrietta, New York and Rochester, New York and employs over 450 associates. Hammer Packaging is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York.

Fort Dearborn is a leading supplier of high-impact decorative labels for the food, beverage, spirits, paint and coatings, household and personal care, beer and nutraceutical markets. Headquartered in Elk Grove, Illinois, Fort Dearborn has nineteen operating locations in North America, employing over 2,000 associates.

Founded in 1984, Advent is one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors. Advent has invested in over 370 private equity transactions in 41 countries, and as of September 30, 2020, had $66.2 billion in assets under management. With 15 offices in 12 countries, Advent has established a globally integrated team of over 240 investment professionals across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Advent focuses on investments in five core sectors, including business and financial services; health care; industrial; retail, consumer and leisure; and technology. After more than 35 years dedicated to international investing, Advent remains committed to partnering with management teams to deliver sustained revenue and earnings growth for its portfolio companies.
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Industrial

Hammer Packaging, acquisition by Fort Dearborn, a portfolio company of Advent

Date
March 2021
Company
Hammer Packaging Corp.
Transaction
M&A - Sellside
Sectors
Industrial
Verticals
Packaging & Containers
Target Geography
North America
Acquiror Geography
North America

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