{"id":11310,"date":"2026-01-22T08:55:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11310"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:55:51","slug":"amerplast-secures-debt-refinancing-from-hig-bayside-capital-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11310","title":{"rendered":"Amerplast secures debt refinancing from HIG Bayside Capital Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Amerplast Group has secured a new financing agreement with HIG Bayside Capital Europe, the capital solutions affiliate of HIG Capital.<\/p>\n

The deal involves a five-year unitranche term loan, intended to refinance the group\u2019s current debt commitments.<\/p>\n

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Amerplast manufactures flexible packaging for sectors such as food and beverage, hygiene, bakery, retail, and industry. <\/p>\n

With operational bases in Finland and the UK, the company runs five factories across Europe and has around 470 employees.<\/p>\n

The refinancing is intended to support Amerplast\u2019s business operations and investments.<\/p>\n

The company said that its strategy focuses on maintaining customer partnerships, sustainability initiatives, and the development of automation and production capacity.<\/p>\n

Amerplast\u2019s leadership includes chairman David Lennon, CEO Mark Rooney, and chief financial officer Matt Enright.<\/p>\n

Enright said: \u201cAmerplast has undergone a significant operational transformation in recent years, investing heavily in facilities, technology, sustainability, and product innovation. We are delighted to partner with Bayside for this exciting next phase of growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new financing partnership provides a stable and flexible capital structure that enables us to continue delivering for our customers, expand our capabilities, and execute our long-term strategic growth plan across Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bayside Capital specialises in special situations and targets middle-market businesses.<\/p>\n

The company invests in various segments of both primary and secondary debt capital markets, prioritising long-term returns. Bayside operates from eight locations across the US and Europe and has a team of more than 500 investment professionals.<\/p>\n

Bayside managing director Mathilde Malezieux said:\u202f\u201dAmerplast is a high-quality, innovative, and resilient business with strong market positions in attractive end markets and a clear sustainability-led value proposition. The company has demonstrated consistent EBITDA growth, supported by a disciplined commercial model and a highly engaged management team.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur capital solution refinances the existing debt structure and positions Amerplast for its next phase of expansion.\u201d<\/p>\n

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