Billerud to Sell Its Managed Packaging Business Unit to Mimir Group

Managed Packaging offers customized packaging solutions to global brands and retail chains with manufacturing in Asia and has a large network of production partners.

July 13, 2023 - Billerud has agreed with the investment company Mimir Group about a divestment of Managed Packaging, which offers packaging solutions to global brand owners.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

According to Billerud, the intention to divest the Managed Packaging business segment is a consequence of Billerud's focus on packaging materials, which means a reduced strategic importance of service offerings. The sale will reduce complexity and positively impact Billerud's EBITDA margin.

"Managed Packaging has contributed to Billerud with expertise in optimization of fiber-based packaging solutions for global brand owners, but there are no synergies with our core business, which is our focus in the years to come," said Christoph Michalski, President and CEO of Billerud. "Managed Packaging will now get an owner who wants to develop the business, to the benefit of employees and customers."

The transaction is planned to be completed in August 2023 and is expected to result in a positive result effect for Billerud of approx. SEK 20 million, which will be reported as an item affecting comparability in the third quarter. The planned divestment's impact on Billerud's EBITDA and net debt will be immaterial.

About Managed Packaging

Managed Packaging offers customized packaging solutions to global brands and retail chains with manufacturing in Asia and has a large network of production partners. Managed Packaging has 143 employees in Asia, Europe and USA, and had in 2022 net sales of SEK 770 million, reported under the segment Solutions & Other. Billerud acquired 30% of the business in 2011 and the remaining 70% in 2013.

Billerud provides paper and packaging materials that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. The company has production units in Sweden, USA, and Finland.

SOURCE: Billerud