SGS & Co and SGK Merge to Form Propelis
May 6, 2025
SGS & Co and SGK have completed a merger to form Propelis, a global brand creative and packaging agency grouping that commences operations with ~10,000 employees, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a presence in 30+ countries. The combined organization will operate through specialist brands (SGX, Marks & Equator, Collide, 5Flow) to deliver integrated creative, packaging production, and technology-enabled content solutions; Gary Kohl (formerly President of SGK) is CEO and Matt Gresge (formerly CEO of SGS & Co) is Executive Chairman.
- Buyers
- SGK, SGS & Co
- Targets
- SGK, SGS & Co
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
Explore More
Related Acquisitions
-
HPS Investment Partners Acquires Majority Stake in SGS & Co
May 1, 2023
Marketing & Advertising
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.
-
GT Golf Supplies Acquires The ProActive Sports Group
December 18, 2023
Consumer Products
GT Golf Supplies, a Kinzie Capital Partners LP-backed wholesale golf distributor, has acquired The ProActive Sports Group, a Canby, Oregon-based national golf accessories distributor. The deal adds ProActive's Oregon distribution facility as a fourth DC, broadens GT Golf's product portfolio (including Clicgear, Rovic and Tempercraft lines), and expands the combined company's national footprint and e-commerce capabilities.
-
PSG and TPG Complete Recapitalization of Government Brands
August 5, 2021
Software
Government Brands, an Alpharetta, Georgia-based provider of government software and integrated payment solutions, announced a recapitalization co-led by growth equity firm PSG and global alternative asset firm TPG. PSG retains its majority stake, TPG becomes a significant minority investor, and Greater Sum Ventures (GSV) exits; proceeds will be used to accelerate technology development and expand the company's government-focused software and payments platform.
-
Nobl Q Acquires Propel
August 11, 2024
Software
Dallas-based AI and cloud solutions provider Nobl Q has acquired Propel, a software development company led by CEO Bala Chandra. Propel's team and capabilities will be integrated into Nobl Q (with Propel executives joining Nobl Q's leadership), broadening Nobl Q's AI, cloud and software development offerings across healthcare, finance and manufacturing verticals.
-
Geiger GmbH Acquires S&P Werbeartikel and UP Werbemittel
January 6, 2026
Marketing & Advertising
Geiger GmbH has acquired two German promotional-products specialists, S&P Werbeartikel (Düsseldorf) and UP Werbemittel (Münster), effective January 2026. The deals expand Geiger's European platform, provide integration with its German headquarters in Senden, and support succession planning while creating new opportunities for employees and customers.
-
Leonard Green & Partners Acquires GeoStabilization International from KKR
September 26, 2024
Industrial Services
Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) agreed to acquire GeoStabilization International (GSI) from KKR. The sale returns roughly five times KKR's invested equity, and GSI's more than 900 employees will receive substantial cash payouts under the company's employee ownership program.
Track M&A activity that matters to you
Get real-time deal alerts, build buyer lists with AI, and access our full acquisition database. Start your free trial today.