Plastics M&A entered 2025 with solid momentum, as strong fundamentals and resilient companies continued to attract interest from both strategic and financial buyers.
While deal volume showed some quarterly fluctuation, capital invested in plastics M&A surged in early 2025, underscoring continued confidence in the sector.
John Hart, Managing Director at PMCF Investment Banking and leader of the firm’s Plastics & Packaging vertical, recently spoke with PlasticsToday about the factors shaping deal activity. He emphasized that while market conditions may shift, well-prepared companies remain well-positioned to transact.
“Deal volume declined in Q2, likely reflecting a period of adjustment as both buyers and sellers assessed the implications of the new tariff environment,” Hart said. “Despite this slowdown, larger transactions — particularly those with strong fundamentals and resilience to macroeconomic volatility — continue to move forward.”
Hart also pointed to renewed strategic interest and an influx of capital fueling deal activity. Private equity and strategic consolidations remain active, supported by buyers seeking scale and long-term growth platforms.
Even with uncertainty surrounding tariffs and broader macroeconomic trends, Hart remains cautiously optimistic about the balance of the year.
“While uncertainty — particularly around tariffs and macroeconomic policy — can dampen deal activity by increasing perceived risk, there is growing confidence that the second half of the year will bring greater clarity on trade policy,” he explained.
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