Mesirow Advises Western Shield Label and Packaging on Merger
Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Western Shield Label and Packaging (“Western Shield” or the “Company”) on its sale to All American Label (“AALP”) a portfolio company of Heartwood Partners.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, California, Western Shield is a leading provider of pressure-sensitive prime labels and packaging solutions for food & beverage, health & beauty, and general industrial end markets.
Nizar Elias, CEO of Western Shield, commented, “Mesirow’s work was exemplary throughout the process. Their relationships and deep industry experience were instrumental in bringing this transaction to fruition. We are thrilled to partner with All American Label for our next phase of growth.”
Louis Mitchell, managing director of Mesirow Investment Banking, said, “Western Shield is a truly exceptional label and packaging platform. We believe All American Label is an ideal strategic partner, committed to furthering the Company’s long-term growth objectives while supporting Western Shield’s strong value-proposition and market position within the labels and flexible packaging industry.”
“The combination of Western Shield and AALP bolsters the combined presence in the Southwest and across the country, positioning the company to service customers nationwide,” said Melanie Yermack, managing director of Mesirow Investment Banking. “We look forward to watching Western Shield continue to grow in partnership with AALP and Heartwood Partners.”
The merger of Western Shield and All American Label represents another successful assignment completed by Mesirow Investment Banking. Mesirow is one of the most active advisors in the paper, plastics, and packaging sectors, having completed over 150 transactions in recent years. Committed to leveraging extensive sector-specific expertise across industry groups and nurturing deep long-standing relationships, Mesirow has a proven track record of completing highly tailored and successful transactions on behalf of clients.
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