H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe Completes Refinancing of Amerplast Group

EQS-News: H.I.G. Capital / Key word(s): Financing H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe Completes Refinancing of Amerplast Group 21.01.2026 / 12:05 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. LONDON, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe ("Bayside"), the European special situations and capital solutions affiliate of H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $74 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce its financing of Amerplast Group ("Amerplast" or the "Company"), a pan-European leader in sustainable flexible packaging solutions backed by Chiltern Capital. Bayside is providing a new five-year unitranche term loan facility to support the refinancing of the Company's existing debt structure.

Headquartered in Finland and the United Kingdom, Amerplast is a market-leading European manufacturer of flexible packaging serving the food & beverage, bakery, hygiene, retail and industrial sectors. The Company has established a strong reputation for technical excellence, high-quality products, and agile customer service. Amerplast operates five manufacturing facilities across Europe and employs approximately 470 people.

The refinancing supports a platform that has delivered consistent and resilient growth, underpinned by long-standing partnerships with blue-chip customers, a best-in-class sustainability proposition, and continued investment in innovation, automation, and production capabilities. The Company is led by an experienced management team comprising Chairman David Lennon, Chief Executive Officer Mark Rooney, and Chief Financial Officer Matt Enright, each of whom brings deep sector expertise and a strong track record of execution.

Matt Enright, Chief Financial Officer at Amerplast, commented: "Amerplast 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. This 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."