HPS Investment Partners Acquires Majority Stake in SGS & Co
May 1, 2023
HPS Investment Partners has completed a transaction to acquire a majority equity stake in SGS & Co, a global provider of technology-enabled brand design, digital marketing, and packaging artwork services. The deal restructures SGS's capital structure with substantial debt reduction and positions the company to accelerate investments in technology, automation, and service expansion.
- Buyers
- HPS Investment Partners, LLC
- Targets
- SGS & Co
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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