Universal Plastics Factory Plc
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Universal Plastics Factory Plc - overview
Established
1995
Location
Addis Ababa, -, Ethiopia
Primary Industry
Packaging
About
Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and founded in 1995, Universal Plastics Factory Plc operates as a plastic crate manufacturer. The company is wholly owned by the Amara family. As of 2020, the company employs 126 employees. In May 2017, Ascent Africa acquired a stake in Universal Plastics Factory Plc.
The transaction is valued at USD 6. 97 million. Universal Plastics manufactures and sells plastic crates for corporations in the non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage sectors, such as Coca-Cola using its injection-molding technology. The company also operates a blow-molding facility and a crate recycling plant.
In 2021, the company generated revenue of 14. 2 million with an EBITDA of 5. 1 million which is 17% growth compared to the previous years.
Current Investors
Ascent Africa
Primary Industry
Packaging
Sub Industries
Packaging, Rubber & Plastics
Website
www.upfethiopia.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Universal Plastics Factory Plc - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyout | Completed | Universal Plastics Factory Plc | - |
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