Class VI Partners (“Class VI”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Municipal Packaging (“Municipal” or the “Company”) by JohnsByrne (“JB”). JohnsByrne is a portfolio company of GHK Capital Partners LP (“GHK”), a middle-market private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT. The partnership will enable Municipal to maintain, and bolster, its position as a premium secondary packaging provider for the beauty and personal care space.
“Matt and Monica have built an amazing business,” said Cameron McCaslin of Class VI. “Municipal Packaging exemplifies what can be accomplished through hands-on leadership, resilient operations, and strong customer partnerships. Built over nearly three decades, the Company reflects the cumulative impact of trust, hard decisions, and consistent execution in a demanding industry. We are thankful to have played a small part in helping Matt and Monica find a great home for their business.”
“Class VI played a critical role in helping us reach this point,” said Matt Helm, President and CEO of Municipal. “They provided support through a complex process with clarity and care, allowing us to stay focused on the business while moving the partnership forward. The result speaks directly to their expertise, commitment, and persistence.”
“I cannot say enough about the team at Class VI,” said Monica Helm, Co-Owner of Municipal Packaging. “From start to finish, they combined sharp technical insight with a genuinely collaborative approach. I always felt supported and confident that they were fully invested in achieving the right result. They were a great asset to have on our side through what was a very demanding process.”
Founded in Los Angeles and operating for nearly 30 years, Municipal has established itself as a respected manufacturer and solutions provider in the beauty and personal care packaging market. The Company is known for its operational rigor, customer-first mindset, and creative problem-solving, helping leading brands differentiate and grow. Municipal has seen strong momentum in recent years, partnering with a growing list of prominent and blue-chip customers.
The transaction closed on December 18, 2025. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP served as legal counsel to Municipal, while Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP served as legal counsel to JohnsByrne.
For more information about the transaction, please contact Cameron McCaslin at (303) 243-5610 or cmccaslin@classvipartners.com and Rex Helm at (720) 617-3215 or rhelm@classvipartners.com.
About Class VI Partners
Class VI provides middle-market investment banking services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate advisory, business valuation, and private capital raising services through its affiliate, Class VI Securities, LLC and Member FINRA. Class VI is also affiliated with and offers wealth management services through Class VI Family Office, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Matt Helm, President and CEO of Municipal, and Monica Helm, Co-Owner of Municipal, are clients of Class VI Partners and are not being compensated for sharing their opinion and experience with the firm. Any compensation creates a conflict of interest. Comments by Matt Helm and Monica Helm may not be representative of any other person’s experience with the firm and are no guarantee of future performance or success.
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