Pinsent Masons advises on £33 million sale of Equator Design to Matthews International Corporation
06 Mar 2017 | 10:00 am |
International law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the shareholders of Equator Design (Equator) on the £33 million sale of the company to NASDAQ-listed Matthews International Corporation (Matthews).
Equator is a design agency specialising in grocery retail and consumer packaging brands with the rare capability to take brands from creation to shelf under one roof with one team.
Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial automation solutions.
The Pinsent Masons team was lead by Corporate Partner Joanne Ellis and Senior Associate Alasdair Weir who were supported by Associate Victoria Jew.
Commenting on the transaction, Joanne Ellis said:
"The deal is a significant achievement for the shareholders realising the value they have built up in Equator and in doing so finding a home for the business within a leading, global brand solutions provider. The acquisition is a good strategic fit for Matthews. This transaction also demonstrates the strength of cross-border M&A despite current macro-economic uncertainty."
Equator has three locations, including its headquarters, in the United Kingdom, one in Chicago and one in Dublin, and employs approximately 255 people across its sites. Equator will sit within the SGK Brand Solutions division of Matthews.
Key Contacts
Latest press releases
Show me all press releasesPinsent Masons advises TotalEnergies on disposal to Serica
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised supermajor TotalEnergies E&P UK Limited (TotalEnergies) on the sale of its 40 per cent operated interests in the Greater Laggan Area gas fields in the West of Shetland, and the onshore Shetland Gas Plant, to AIM-listed oil and gas independent Serica Energy Plc (Serica).
Pinsent Masons launches new advisory proposition to help boards close the growing ‘say–do gap’ in climate and sustainability disclosures
Pinsent Masons has launched a new advisory proposition designed to help boards, directors, trustees and senior leaders navigate rapidly expanding legal and regulatory expectations around climate and wider sustainability disclosures.
Pinsent Masons advises Pension Insurance Corporation on its acquisition of Ebb and Flow
Pinsent Masons has advised Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) on its landmark acquisition of Ebb & Flow, a fully let 598‑unit build‑to‑rent scheme in Reading, in a deal exceeding £200 million.
People who viewed this press release also viewed
Show me all press releasesPinsent Masons advises TotalEnergies on disposal to Serica
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised supermajor TotalEnergies E&P UK Limited (TotalEnergies) on the sale of its 40 per cent operated interests in the Greater Laggan Area gas fields in the West of Shetland, and the onshore Shetland Gas Plant, to AIM-listed oil and gas independent Serica Energy Plc (Serica).
Pinsent Masons launches new advisory proposition to help boards close the growing ‘say–do gap’ in climate and sustainability disclosures
Pinsent Masons has launched a new advisory proposition designed to help boards, directors, trustees and senior leaders navigate rapidly expanding legal and regulatory expectations around climate and wider sustainability disclosures.
Pinsent Masons advises Pension Insurance Corporation on its acquisition of Ebb and Flow
Pinsent Masons has advised Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) on its landmark acquisition of Ebb & Flow, a fully let 598‑unit build‑to‑rent scheme in Reading, in a deal exceeding £200 million.
For all media enquiries, including arranging an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact the press office on
Location contacts
Europe: [email protected]
Asia: [email protected]
Middle East: [email protected]
Australia: [email protected]