Mauser Packaging Solutions Intermediate Company, Inc. (the “Company” or “Mauser”), an affiliate of Stone Canyon Industries LLC, and a global supplier of rigid packaging products and services, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, BWAY Corporation, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire newly issued shares representing 100% of the voting shares of Taenza, S.A. de C.V., a manufacturer of tin-steel general line, sanitary, and aerosol cans, and steel pails based in Mexico (“Taenza”).
The Company expects the transaction to close by April 2024, subject to regulatory clearances. Total consideration for the transaction will be a minimum of $99 million US Dollars, with a potential exit payment to the existing shareholders based on future Taenza performance.
The transaction is expected to provide Mauser with numerous key strategic benefits, including:
- Provides growth opportunity in Mexican paint and specialty market
- Additional manufacturing locations, capacity, and capabilities
About Taenza
Taenza is a manufacturer of tin-steel general line, sanitary, and aerosol cans, and steel pails, with operations across five plants in Mexico. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, and currently employs over 850 employees.
About Mauser Packaging Solutions Intermediate Company
Mauser Packaging Solutions Intermediate Company, an affiliate of Stone Canyon Industries LLC, is a global supplier of rigid packaging products and services. The Company currently operates manufacturing locations in over 20 countries serving industry-leading customers on an international basis.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact Information
Jennifer Hiser
Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations
(630) 203-4088 / Jennifer.Hiser@Mauserpackaging.com