$12 Billion International Paper Company to Buy British Packaging Company DS Smith for $7.2 Billion in All-Share Merger to Create a Sustainable Packaging Giant

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$12 Billion International Paper Company to Buy British Packaging Company DS Smith for $7.2 Billion in All-Share Merger to Create a Sustainable Packaging Giant

20th April 2024 | Hong Kong

United States-listed International Paper Company (19/4/24: $12 billion market value) has announced to buy British packaging company DS Smith for $7.2 billion in all-share merger to create a sustainable packaging giant.  Announcement: “The Combination will bring together complementary businesses to create a truly global sustainable packaging solutions leader, with industry leading positions in two of the most attractive geographies of Europe and North America. The Combined Company’s focus on sustainable packaging makes it well-placed to serve a broad set of customers across a wide range of attractive and growing end-markets.  The terms of the Combination value each DS Smith Share at 415 pence per share based on the closing International Paper share price of $40.85 and £/US$ exchange rate of 1.2645 on 25 March 2024, being the close of business on the last day prior to the announcement by DS Smith of a possible offer by International Paper (the “Offer Value”).  The Offer Value implies DS Smith’s entire issued and to be issued share capital is valued at approximately £5.8 billion on a fully diluted basis and DS Smith’s enterprise value at approximately £7.8 billion.  Upon completion of the Combination, DS Smith Shareholders will own approximately 33.7 per cent. and International Paper Shareholders will own approximately 66.3 per cent. of the Combined Company. In connection with the Combination, International Paper will also seek a secondary listing of its shares on the London Stock Exchange.”

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$12 Billion International Paper Company to Buy British Packaging Company DS Smith for $7.2 Billion in All-Share Merger to Create a Sustainable Packaging Giant

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global provider of renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 40,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. 

About DS Smith

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. It plays a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods, and industrials. Through its purpose of “Redefining Packaging for a Changing World” and its Now and Next sustainability strategy, DS Smith is committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for its customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains, and providing innovative recycling solutions. Its bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities, and innovation strategy sit at the heart of this response. DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and is a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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