The shareholders of AMC AG, a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive media, have signed an agreement to sell their shares to Finnish UPM Raflatac. With this acquisition, UPM continues its strategic path of growth in the attractive specialty packaging materials value chain and expands its product offering. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price or other transaction details. 

AMC AG, Kaltenkirchen, Germany 

AMC AG was founded in 1996 and is specialized in coating pressure-sensitive filmic label stock and Viscom/Graphics materials under the Intercoat brand as well as removable self-adhesive stationary products under the brand names Global Notes and Print Inform at two locations in Kaltenkirchen and Hagenow. The company employs more than 300 people and the latest financial year sales of AMC AG was EUR 110 million.

UPM Raflatac, Helsinki, Finland  

UPM Raflatac is leading in sustainable labeling through their innovative self-adhesive label materials and services with a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. The company employs around 3,000 people and achieved sales of EUR 1.7 billion in 2021. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM with around 17,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of c. EUR 9.8 billion. UPM delivers renewable and responsible solutions and innovates for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood.

The IMAP team exclusively advised the shareholders of AMC AG and supported them in preparing, negotiating and successfully closing the transaction.