Unicep Packaging

Unicep Packaging is a specialty contract manufacturer and developer of unit dose packaging solutions such as diagnostic test components, oral care applications and skin care products, primarily for the healthcare, diagnostics, animal health, oral care and personal care markets. The company provides a full spectrum of services including development, formulation, mixing/filling, and primary & secondary packaging. Unicep’s packaging solutions include primarily blow-fill-seal as well as swabs, pouches, tubes and oral syringes. The company’s proprietary operating platform enables it to rapidly innovate and quickly bring new products to market. Unicep operates two manufacturing facilities located in Spokane, Washington and Sandpoint, Idaho.

has been acquired by

Healthcare Packaging

Situation

BlackArch was retained by Unicep to serve as the company’s exclusive financial advisor.

BlackArch’s Customized Solution

BlackArch leveraged its industry experience and process management expertise to drive an efficient process and achieve a strong outcome for Unicep. The transaction furthers BlackArch’s position as an advisor-of-choice for leading healthcare companies and is representative of the firm’s focus on providing unique, tailored M&A advisory services to market-leading, high-growth businesses.

Outcome

Unicep Packaging was acquired by Silgan Holdings (Nasdaq: SLGN). Management will continue to lead the business as part of Silgan’s Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment.

Industries:

Industrial Products, Life Science & Healthcare

Location:

Spokane, WA

Transaction type:

Sellside Advisory