UPM Acquires Metamark to Boost Graphics Solutions

Deal News | Feb 05, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision MCF Corporate Finance

UPM Raflatac has acquired Metamark, a manufacturer and distributor of graphics solutions, from Primary Capital and management. The acquisition aims to accelerate UPM Raflatac's growth in the graphics business. MCF Corporate Finance acted as the financial advisor to UPM. UPM plans to pursue global growth in graphics through organic growth and M&A, with Metamark's integration strengthening its competitiveness. Metamark benefits from UPM's scale and resources to advance their shared vision for the graphics market. Metamark, founded in 1992, operates a manufacturing site in Lancaster, UK, with an annual turnover of GBP 65 million, and employs 185 people. UPM, a company providing renewable solutions across six business areas, employs 16,600 people worldwide with sales of EUR 10.5 billion in 2023.

Sectors

  • Manufacturing
  • Corporate Finance

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Metamark is based in Lancaster, UK.
  • Finland – UPM is a Finnish company listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Industry

  • Manufacturing – The acquisition involves Metamark, a manufacturing company specializing in graphics solutions.
  • Corporate Finance – MCF Corporate Finance acted as the financial advisor for the acquisition deal.

Financials

  • GBP 65 million – The annual turnover of Metamark.
  • EUR 10.5 billion – UPM's annual sales as of 2023.
  • EUR 1.5 billion – UPM Raflatac's sales in 2023.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
UPM RaflatacAcquirerCompanyA division of UPM offering self-adhesive paper and film products for graphics solutions.
MetamarkTargetCompanyA manufacturer and distributor of high-quality graphics solutions.
Primary CapitalVendorCompanyThe selling party involved in the transaction of Metamark.
MCF Corporate FinanceFinancial AdvisorCompanyAdvised UPM on the acquisition of Metamark.