LONDON, UK: Coral Products plc, a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of plastic products based in Wythenshawe, Manchester, has acquired the entire issued share capital of Alma Products Limited for a net consideration of £1.5 million to be satisfied in cash.
The cash consideration for the acquisition is being satisfied from the Group’s existing resources. In addition, an earn-out consideration is payable for the year ended 30 April 2023 if the EBITDA:
· Is equal to £500,000 then the amount of Earn Out Consideration shall be £1,000,000;
· Is less than £500,000 then the Earn Out Consideration shall be £1,000,000 less an amount equal to £5 for each £1 EBITDA is below £500,000;
· Is less than or equal to £300,000 then the Earn Out Consideration shall be £0; or
· Is more than £500,000, an additional amount payable shall be calculated as follows:
o (5x multiple of every £1 by which the EBITDA exceeds £500,000) multiplied by 50%
Under no circumstances shall the Earn Out Consideration exceed £1,500,000
Executive Chairman, Joe Grimmond, said: “This acquisition further reinforces our focus on niche, specialist operators in the plastics sector.
Alma operating from its freehold Runcorn premise is very well invested in state-of-the-art sheet extrusion, volume vacuum forming and one of the most advanced computer-controlled printing facilities in the industry.
Alma with its BRC grade and ISO 9000 quality certifications can operate across a wide range of sectors including food packaging and personal care as examples.
This acquisition broadens our Groups product and manufacturing offering and greatly expands our available market opportunities.
We expect this acquisition will be earnings enhancing in its first year.”
Alma Products has expertise in extrusion, thermoforming and container printing. It is owned and controlled by Hildegard Bobb-Kessler. The Alma team will remain as employees of the Group.
As per the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020, Alma reported an adjusted net asset value of £1,800,000; sales of £8,700,000, profit before tax of £264,000 and EBITDA of £469,000. For the year ended 31 December 2021, Alma is forecasting sales of £12,300,000, profit before tax of £146,000, EBITDA of £424,000 and an adjusted net asset value of £2,000,000.