Hillenbrand Acquisition & Valuation

Hillenbrand was acquired by Lone Star Funds for $3.8B in October 2025, a 1.3x multiple on $2.9B of revenue.

Hillenbrand acquisition price

$3.8B

Acquired by Lone Star Funds · Oct 2025

Hillenbrand revenue at acquisition

$2.9B

Last twelve months · Oct 2025

Hillenbrand revenue multiple at acquisition

1.3x

EV/Revenue · Oct 2025

Hillenbrand EBITDA multiple at acquisition

9.0x

EV/EBITDA · Oct 2025

Hillenbrand Overview

About Hillenbrand

Hillenbrand Inc is a industrial company that provides engineered processing equipment and solutions to customers around the world. The company operates through two segments. The Advanced Process Solutions segment designs, develops, manufactures, and services engineered industrial equipment and also provider of engineered process and material handling equipment, systems, and aftermarket parts and services for a variety of industries, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Molding Technology Solutions has a comprehensive product portfolio that includes injection molding and extrusion equipment, It earns it revenue from Advanced Process Solutions, and Geographically from America, following by Asia and EMEA.


Founded

2007

HQ

United StatesBatesville, IN

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Product sales

Revenue

$2.9B (Oct 2025)

Valuation

$3.8B (acquired Oct 2025)

Hillenbrand Acquisition

Hillenbrand was acquired by Lone Star Funds for $3.8B on 15 October 2025.

The acquisition price implies a 1.3x revenue and 9.0x EBITDA multiple on $2.9B of revenue.

Hillenbrand acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
  • Lone Star Funds
15 Oct 2025PE buyout$3.8B1.3x9.0x

Acquisitions by Hillenbrand

Hillenbrand has acquired 6 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Hillenbrand was on May 24th 2023. Hillenbrand acquired Schenck Process (food and performance materials unit) for $730M.


Latest Acquisitions by Hillenbrand

Schenck Process (food and performance materials unit)
LINXIS Group
Herbold Meckesheim
Milacron India
Description
Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials is a global provider of processing equipment for food, chemicals, and performance materials industries. The unit manufactures sifting, milling, and pneumatic conveying systems designed for high-volume production of powders and granules. It supplies solutions to food processors handling flour, sugar, and dairy products, as well as pharmaceutical firms requiring containment technologies. Headquartered in the United States with manufacturing in Europe and Asia, the company maintains ISO-certified facilities and serves clients in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
LINXIS Group is a Nantes-headquartered industrial group engineering equipment for food processing in bakery, dairy, and pharma sectors. It delivers mixers, ovens, fillers, and sterilization systems through subsidiaries like Chalon-Megard and Breteche Industrie. Operating from facilities in western France, LINXIS installs automated lines for clients producing bread, cheese, and medical nutritionals, emphasizing hygienic design and energy efficiency since its rebranding in 2017.
Herbold Meckesheim is a Meckesheim-based manufacturer of recycling systems in Germany generating annual revenue exceeding €50 million. The company specializes in equipment for washing, separating, drying, shredding, and pulverizing processes essential to plastics recycling. Its technologies complement Coperion brand solutions and bolster Hillenbrand's presence in the global recycling market.
Milacron India is a Mumbai-headquartered division of the global plastics processing leader, producing injection molding machines, hot runner systems, and extrusion equipment for the Indian market. It serves packaging, automotive, and consumer goods sectors with service centers in Chennai and Pune.
HQ CountryUnited StatesFranceGermanyIndia
HQ City
Kansas City, MO
Nantes
Meckesheim
Ahmedabad
Deal Date24 May 202320 Jul 202230 Jun 202212 Jul 2019
Valuation$730M$618M$85M$2B
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Hillenbrand Competitors

Hillenbrand competitors include listed companies like Sabancı Holding, Apex Investment, MDU Resources Group and Toyoda Gosei Co, and private ones like The Sanmar Group and Shlomo Group.

Public and private companies comparable to Hillenbrand
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Sabancı HoldingTurkeyTurkeyPublicly listed$11B$2.6B$3.8B0.7x
Apex InvestmentUAEUAEPublicly listed$236M$18M$3.7B-
MDU Resources GroupUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$1.9B$525M$3.9B3.3x
Toyoda Gosei CoJapanJapanPublicly listed$7.4B$874M$4B0.5x
The Sanmar GroupIndiaChennaiPrivate--$1B-
Shlomo GroupIsraelNir TzviPrivate--$993M-

Hillenbrand Public Comps

Hillenbrand is no longer listed, but its public comps include Sabancı Holding, Apex Investment, MDU Resources Group, Toyoda Gosei Co, AZZ, GPGI, Sime Darby, Seaboard, Agility Global and Dubai Investments.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Sabancı Holding$11B$2.6B0.4x0.7x1.5x1.5x
Apex Investment$236M$18M14.4x-183.5x-
MDU Resources Group$1.9B$525M3.4x3.3x12.3x11.8x
Toyoda Gosei Co$7.4B$874M0.5x0.5x4.6x4.7x
AZZ$1.7B$566M2.8x2.6x8.1x11.8x
GPGI$60M($223M)59.7x2.3x(16.0x)8.0x
Sime Darby$17B$1.3B0.4x0.4x5.0x5.8x
Seaboard$9.7B$798M0.5x-6.1x-

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Common questions about Hillenbrand

When was Hillenbrand founded?Hillenbrand was founded in 2007.
Where is Hillenbrand headquartered?Hillenbrand is headquartered in Batesville, IN, United States.
Is Hillenbrand publicly listed?No, Hillenbrand was acquired by Lone Star Funds in October 2025.
Who acquired Hillenbrand?Hillenbrand was acquired by Lone Star Funds in October 2025.
How much was Hillenbrand acquired for?Hillenbrand was acquired for $3.8B in October 2025, a 1.3x revenue multiple.
Which companies are comparable to Hillenbrand?Companies comparable to Hillenbrand include Sabancı Holding, Apex Investment, MDU Resources Group, Toyoda Gosei Co, The Sanmar Group and Shlomo Group.
How many companies has Hillenbrand acquired?Hillenbrand has acquired 6 companies, including Schenck Process (food and performance materials unit), LINXIS Group, Herbold Meckesheim, Milacron India and Red Valve.
What was the largest acquisition by Hillenbrand?The $2B acquisition of Milacron India in July 2019 is the largest acquisition Hillenbrand has made to date.

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