M&A and valuations in glass: 2021 review

Glass processing & finishing Spot On

The flat and specialty glass industry has enjoyed a positive 2021 in terms of M&A transactions, in what has been a good year in general for global M&A. In our latest Spot On, glass processing & finishing specialist Valērija Liege looks back over the past 12 months, and examines the sector’s announced deals around the world, including two where Oaklins acted as advisor.

This year is on track to be the biggest for global M&A on record, and the flat and specialty glass industry has enjoyed a buoyant time in the past 12 months in terms of transactions. VALĒRIJA LIEĢE, GLASS PROCESSING & FINISHING SPECIALIST, OAKLINS

The report also features a case study that considers the acquisition of US-based Global Security Glazing and Dlubak Specialty Glass Corporation by sector leader Isoclima.

As well as valuations trends from the past two years, we also look at the position of China-based companies, in particular, the competition brewing between Fuyao Glass and Xinyi Glass.

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