# Southern Graphic Systems to acquire Schawk from Matthews International for $350M

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC agreed to acquire Schawk, Inc. from Matthews International for total upfront consideration of $350 million, including $250 million in cash, with Matthews taking a 40% stake in the new entity. The deal is expected to close in mid-2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-01-07
- Where: United States
- Value: $350.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: brand solutions and prepress graphics services
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Southern Graphic Systems](https://endata.com/companies/12637.md) (acquirer)
- [Schawk](https://endata.com/companies/12638.md) (target)
- [Matthews International](https://endata.com/companies/12639.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MATTHEWS-INTERNATIONAL-CO-9951/news/Southern-Graphic-Systems-LLC-agreed-to-acquire-Schawk-Inc-from-Matthews-International-Corporation-48710512/), 2025-01-07: "Matthews will realize $350 million of total upfront consideration, which will include $250 million in cash at closing."

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