Oliver Acquisition Earns Honorable Mention in Mid-Market M&A Awards

Deal News | May 12, 2025 | Monomoy Capital

Monomoy Capital has been awarded an honorable mention in the 18th Annual Mid-Market M&A Awards by Mergers & Acquisitions for its acquisition of Oliver Packaging and Equipment. This transaction, finalized in November 2024, is a strategic corporate carve-out that complements Monomoy's strengths within the paper and packaging sector. Oliver, renowned for its production of food packaging systems and bakery equipment, will continue to grow and expand under CEO Mitch Summerfield's leadership. This acquisition is acknowledged for demonstrating innovation while facing industry challenges. Mergers & Acquisitions evaluates and recognizes standout transactions annually, with this year's winners announced on May 5, 2025.

Sectors

Private Equity
Packaging Industry
Manufacturing

Geography

United States – The acquisition involves a US-based private equity firm, Monomoy Capital, and an American packaging company, Oliver Packaging.

Industry

Private Equity – The acquisition by Monomoy Capital represents strategic private equity investment within the packaging sector.
Packaging Industry – Oliver Packaging is a notable player in the food packaging systems, fitting within broader industry categorizations like packaging and manufacturing.
Manufacturing – Oliver's production of bakery equipment and systems ties closely to the manufacturing sector's operations.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Monomoy Capital	Acquiring Company	Company	A private equity firm that acquired Oliver Packaging and Equipment in November 2024.
Oliver Packaging and Equipment	Target Company	Company	A leading manufacturer in the food packaging and bakery equipment industry.
Mitch Summerfield	CEO	Person	The CEO of Oliver Packaging and Equipment, continuing in leadership after the acquisition.
Mergers & Acquisitions	Awarding Body	Company	A publication that hosts the Mid-Market M&A Awards, recognizing significant transactions.