April Monthly Deals Roundup - Packaging

Product Synopsis
The report provides detailed analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the packaging industry in April2012 compared toMarch2012, and the trailing twelve month average. This provides an insight into the inorganic growth strategies of companies in the industry and competitor tracking.

The report provides detailed analysis on the private equity and venture capital activity in the packaging industry in April2012 compared toMarch2012, and the trailing twelve month average. This provides an insight into the investment activity in the industry by financial investors.

The report provides detailed analysis on capital raising activity, including equity and debt offerings, in the packaging industry in April2012 compared toMarch2012, and the trailing twelve month average. This provides an insight intothe capital raising activity of companies in the industry including fund raising trends from both equity and debt capital markets.

The report provides detailed analysis on strategic partnerships in the packagingindustry in April2012 compared toMarch2012, and the trailing twelve month average.

Introduction and Landscape
Why was the report written?
Using this report, dealmakers will effectively gain an insight into deal activity during the month. Additionally, the report provides an overview of all the partnering, alliances, and M&A deals announced worldwide.

What makes this report unique and essential to read?
The Monthly Report provides the reader with the top-line data necessary to quickly keep abreast of the deal activity in the packaging market on a monthly basis.

Key Features and Benefits
The report provides detailed analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the packaging industry in April2012 compared toMarch2012, and the trailing twelve month average. This provides an insight into the inorganic growth strategies of companies in the industry and competitor tracking.

The report provides detailed analysis on the private equity and venture capital activity in the packaging industry in April2012 compared toMarch2012, and the trailing twelve month average. This provides an insight into the investment activity in the industry by financial investors.

The report provides detailed analysis on capital raising activity, including equity and debt offerings, in the packaging industry in April2012 compared toMarch2012, and the trailing twelve month average. This provides an insight intothe capital raising activity of companies in the industry including fund raising trends from both equity and debt capital markets.

The report provides detailed analysis on strategic partnerships in the packagingindustry in April2012 compared toMarch2012, and the trailing twelve month average.

Key Market Issues

Key Highlights
After the global financial turmoil, packaging companies have adopted a very cautious approach while undertaking strategic investments or looking into business expansion propositions. Besides, smaller companies have found it increasingly difficult to sustain their businesses with limited credit options.

Although M&A activities in North America account for almost half of the global deals, the value and volume of deals fell significantly month-on-month during April, which was primarily due to multiple factors including a lackluster macroeconomic performance in the region.

Deal activity of the packaging equipment and technology segment increased significantly from US$95 million in March to US$688.5 million in April. The increasing deal activity in the segment was primarily driven by the US$625 million agreement of Danaher Corporation to acquire X-Rite, Incorporated.

Several packaging companies entered into M&A transactions to expand into emerging and high growth potential markets. For example, Gerresheimer AG, a German manufacturer and trader of specialty products made of glass and plastic for the pharma and healthcare industries, has acquired a majority shareholding in Neutral Glass & Allied Industries Pvt. Ltd., an Indian manufacturer of pharmaceutical primary packaging products made of glass.

Table of contents

1 Introduction
1.1 What is this Report About?
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Summary Methodology
2 Analysis
2.1 Decline in Deal Volume, majorly in North America
2.2 Large Packaging Firms Exploit M&A Opportunities for Increasing Product Offerings
3 Deal Volume and Value Analysis
3.1 By Deal Type
3.2 By Segment
3.3 By Region
3.4 Deals in Active Markets
3.5 Deal Size Analysis
3.6 Deal Rationale Analysis
3.7 Main Deals
4 Appendix
4.1 About Canadean
4.2 Disclaimer

List of Tables
Table 1: Active Regions, April 2012
Table 2: Deal Size Analysis, April 2012
Table 3: Main Deals, April 2012
Table 4: Main PE/VC Deals, April 2012
Table 5: Main Capital-Raising Deals, April 2012
Table 6: Main Cross-Border M&A Deals, April 2012
Table 7: Main Deals in Emerging Markets, April 2012
Table 8: Main Rumor Deals, April 2012

List of Figures
Figure 1: Deal Volume by Deal Type, April 2012
Figure 2: Deal Value by Deal Type (US$ Million), April 2012
Figure 3: Deal Volume by segment, April 2012
Figure 4: Deal Value by Segment(US$ Million), April 2012
Figure 5: Deal Volume by Region, April 2012
Figure 6: Deal Value by Region (US$ Million), April 2012
Figure 7: Analysis of Deals by Deal Rationale (%), April 2012

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By sector: Packaging