Stonebridge Partners facilitated the merger of Exal Corporation and Ardagh Group's Food & Specialty Metal Packaging division to create Trivium Packaging, positioning it as a leading player in the global metal packaging industry.

Information on the Target

Exal Corporation, a prominent producer of shaped aluminum containers, has joined forces with the Food & Specialty Metal Packaging division of Ardagh Group to establish Trivium Packaging. This merger positions Trivium as a significant player within the global metal packaging industry, leveraging Exal's expertise in aluminum packaging alongside Ardagh's extensive market reach in tin-plate steel packaging.

Trivium Packaging will be headquartered in the Netherlands and will manage an extensive network of 57 production facilities across Europe and the Americas. With a workforce of nearly 8,000 employees, the newly formed entity is projected to generate significant revenue, showcasing a combined total of $2.7 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of $469 million for the twelve months ending March 31, 2019.

Industry Overview in the Target’s Specific Country

The metal packaging industry has seen substantial growth in recent years, particularly within Europe and North America. This growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging solution