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Wepa - overview
Established
1948
Location
-, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
About
Wepa is a German company specializing in hygienic paper solutions, offering tailored products for various sectors, including retail and commercial markets, while emphasizing sustainability and innovation. Wepa, founded in 1948 in Germany, produces hygienic paper solutions. The company has undergone strategic business adaptations to meet evolving market demands. It operates from its headquarters in Germany and has established a presence across Europe, serving clients in several countries, including France, Italy, and the Netherlands.
The company has completed two significant funding deals, with the most recent occurring in May 2012, when Pamplona Capital Management divested its stake in Wepa. Wepa specializes in the production of hygienic paper solutions designed for a wide range of end users across various sectors. Their core product offerings include tailored hygiene paper solutions for retail, innovative hygiene and washroom solutions for commercial sectors, and sustainable hygiene products made from recycled materials. These products serve a diverse customer base, including retailers, commercial establishments, and public facilities, aiming to enhance the well-being and hygiene experience of millions of individuals throughout Europe.
The company’s offerings are characterized by their adaptability, sustainability, and innovative features, with a strong focus on meeting the specific needs of clients in markets such as Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, among others. Wepa operates as a prominent player in the private label segment, emphasizing partnerships with trading companies to deliver customized hygiene paper solutions that cater to evolving consumer demands. Wepa's revenue model is built around B2B transactions, primarily focusing on partnerships with retailers and wholesalers in the hygiene paper segment. The company's revenue for the most recent year, 2023, is reported at USD 1,977.
94 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 328. 27 mn. Wepa engages in direct sales relationships, providing custom solutions to its clients while also facilitating bulk orders for its flagship products. These products typically involve hygiene papers, dispensers, and related accessories tailored for both professional and consumer markets, ensuring timely deliveries and responsive service.
Wepa's future growth strategy includes the design and launch of new products aimed at enhancing its market presence. The company is exploring expansion into new geographic regions across Europe, targeting specific markets by 2025. The funding from the most recent deal will support these initiatives, enabling Wepa to enhance its product offerings and increase its market reach.
Primary Industry
Consumer Products
Sub Industries
Consumer Products, Paper/Soft Products
Website
www.wepa.de
Total Amount Raised
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Wepa - timeline of key events
Wepa - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 880,368,302.6 | 849,496,585 | 854,839,655.3 | 858,311,410.6 | 924,877,174.4 | 963,604,217 | 982,548,259.6 | 1,129,382,194.2 | 1,244,656,044.4 | 1,254,312,127.8 | 1,205,864,572.8 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (3.5%) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 14.9% | 10.2% | 0.8% | (3.9%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 49,878,609.3 | 85,363,839.2 | 97,679,361.6 | 121,978,154.9 | 139,407,731.3 | 129,208,827 | 110,227,092.6 | 108,158,442 | 140,469,743.9 | 170,200,652.8 | 93,059,588.6 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 17,497,609.3 | 53,655,839.2 | 64,577,361.6 | 81,233,154.9 | 99,765,731.3 | 90,430,827 | 66,984,092.6 | 50,498,442 | 84,066,743.9 | 106,963,652.8 | 34,958,588.6 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 2.0% | 6.3% | 7.6% | 9.5% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 6.8% | 8.5% | 2.9% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 5.7% | 10.0% | 11.4% | 14.2% | 15.1% | 13.4% | 11.2% | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 7.7% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (23,288,196.8) | 2,426,109.4 | (9,296,439.6) | 31,311,371.2 | 53,764,869.7 | 30,228,490.7 | 28,639,095.8 | 16,932,496.8 | 27,336,659.1 | 54,436,988.3 | (2,352,973.5) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (2.6%) | 0.3% | (1.1%) | 3.6% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% | (0.2%) | - | - | - |
Wepa - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified Exit | Completed | Wepa | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Wepa | - |
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