Dirk Van Gerven, Olivier Van Wouwe and Jelle Schuermans from our Corporate M&A team assisted UPM Raflatac in this acquisition. The transaction was completed in less than two months, thanks to the dedication of colleagues from various NautaDutilh practices who were involved in the due diligence. We also acknowledge the effective contribution of Gowling in handling all UK-specific matters.
“We are proud to have assisted our client UPM Raflatac with the strategic acquisition of the Grafityp group. This acquisition not only accelerates UPM Raflatac’s growth in the graphics solutions industry but also enhances their market presence and product offerings”, says Dirk.
About UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac Oy, a subsidiary of UPM-Kymmene Oy, is a Finnish company listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. UPM Raflatac Oy manufactures high-performance self-adhesive paper and film products for a wide range of end-uses.
About Grafityp
Grafityp, formerly a Belgian family-owned business based in Houthalen-Helchteren (Belgian Flanders), specialises in self-adhesive graphics solutions, offering products such as colour films, print films, laminates, and wrapping films. Grafityp employs around 100 people, has a manufacturing site in Belgium and a distribution centre in the United Kingdom.
Press release
- UPM.COM UPM Raflatac accelerates its growth in Graphics by acquiring Grafityp