Berry Global and Glatfelter Proposed Merger of Berry HHNF Business to Form Magnera

Amcor to Combine with Berry Global in All-Stock Transaction

February 26, 2025

Manufacturing

Amcor plc and Berry Global Group entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement to combine their complementary packaging businesses. Shareholders of both companies approved the combination, and the transaction has received European Commission antitrust approval; closing is expected in mid-2025 (April 30, 2025 mentioned for EC clearance release).

Gildan Merges With HanesBrands in $4.4 Billion Deal

August 13, 2025

Consumer Products

Gildan Activewear and HanesBrands agreed to merge in a transaction valued at approximately $4.4 billion (including total consideration), with Gildan acquiring HanesBrands. The deal implies $2.2 billion in equity value for HanesBrands and is expected to be completed in late 2025 or early 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Essity Acquires Hydrofera to Expand Advanced Wound Care Portfolio

December 29, 2021

Medical Devices

Essity has acquired US-based advanced wound care company Hydrofera for USD 116 million, with a potential additional earnout of up to USD 15 million. Hydrofera, headquartered in Manchester, Connecticut with about 90 employees, brings Hydrofera Blue antibacterial wound dressings and distribution relationships across hospitals, clinics and long-term care—supporting Essity's Medical Solutions capability expansion.

Holleway Capital Partners Acquires Braner USA, Inc.

June 26, 2024

Manufacturing

Holleway Capital Partners led an investor group that acquired Braner USA, Inc., a Schiller Park, Illinois manufacturer of precision flat-rolled coil processing and automated coil handling systems. The transaction — which included co-investors Aldine Capital Partners, NewSpring Mezzanine Capital and Braner CEO Doug Matsunaga — was advised by Prairie Capital Advisors and was completed to provide liquidity and succession for Braner’s shareholders and to support future growth.

H.B. Fuller Acquires GEM S.r.l. and Medifill Ltd.

December 2, 2024

Medical Devices

H.B. Fuller Company signed agreements to acquire Italian medical adhesive manufacturer GEM S.r.l. and Irish tissue-adhesive producer Medifill Ltd., expanding its Medical Adhesive Technologies (MAT) business and establishing a European hub for the platform. The combined purchase price is €180 million (pre-synergy 15.5x EBITDA) with expected 2024 combined net revenue of €23 million and adjusted EBITDA of €11.5 million; the GEM transaction is expected to close in February 2025, subject to customary conditions.

EBNER Group Acquires Hazelett Strip-Casting Corporation

January 27, 2022

Manufacturing

The EBNER Group has acquired a majority interest in Hazelett Strip-Casting Corporation, a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of continuous metal casting machines. The strategic acquisition will allow EBNER to offer complete upstream and downstream process lines for the aluminum, steel, and copper industries by integrating Hazelett’s twin-belt casting technology with EBNER’s heat-treatment and furnace capabilities.