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Matthews International Announces Closing of Sales of European Packaging and Tooling Businesses
Matthews International will use the $41 million proceeds from selling European packaging units to reduce debt and focus on core growth initiatives, the company said.
Matthews International on Jan. 7, 2026 completed the sale of its European roto-gravure packaging and tooling businesses for $41 million, including $22 million cash, $12 million assumed liabilities, and $7 million seller financing.
The sale advances a streamlined structure and aims to unlock value as part of operational efficiency and long-term growth, with all cash proceeds immediately applied to debt reduction upon receipt, Mr. Bartolacci, President and Chief Executive Officer of Matthews International, said.
Adjusted EBITDA was approximately break-even for two fiscal years on sales approximating $100 million per year, with $18 million received at closing and $4 million due within six months.
The divestiture exits Matthews' European packaging and tooling operations, reshaping its portfolio and intersecting with its Propelis investment, potentially affecting joint-venture benefits.
The company cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks including Propelis joint-venture performance, economic and currency changes, supply-chain disruptions and global conflicts.