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Milwaukee, Wis. – February 20, 2009 – Mason Wells Buyout Funds, a Midwest-based private equity firm, is looking to partner with and acquire food packaging and ingredient companies. The firm has had favorable outcomes with former portfolio companies in these markets and is looking to build upon that success.
Mason Wells is interested in Midwest-based companies – specifically in the Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota corridor – with $25 million to $250 million in total revenue.
“Mason Wells has a strong history of growing companies that it invests in, and believes there are significant growth opportunities in food packaging and ingredients,” said Greg Myers, Managing Director of Mason Wells Buyout Funds. “We are a strong, financial partner with access to industry experts, which will help these companies overcome obstacles they may be facing in today’s economy while simultaneously increasing their market share.”
Food packaging and ingredient companies are dealing with several challenges. Within the past 18 months, they have endured wild commodity swings and product recalls have been prevalent, resulting in severe capital losses.
The credit crisis has made the environment more difficult, and inhibited the ability to fund growth, particularly new product development and market expansion. However, with a strong financial partner, these companies will be able to weather the storm, invest in the future, and stay competitive.
Private equity interest is a good indicator of strength and growth opportunities in an industry, and those involved in food packaging and ingredients should take comfort in knowing the financial outlook for their industry is solid. With the right partner, there are great opportunities to expand geographically, incorporate new products and much more.
About Mason Wells
Mason Wells is a leading Midwest-based private equity firm that manages over $500 million of institutional capital. Since its founding, Mason Wells has closed more than 80 transactions through the Mason Wells Buyout Funds. Mason Wells Buyout Fund II was established in December 2005 to make control-oriented buyout investments in middle market companies primarily located in the Midwestern United States. For more information visit Mason Wells’ Web site at http://www.masonwells.com.
