M&A Deal Summary

Alcan Acquires Pechiney International S.A.

On September 12, 2003, Alcan acquired packaging company Pechiney International S.A. for 4.0B EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Alcan’s 1st transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Alcan’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Alcan’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2003-09-12
Target Pechiney International S.A.
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Alcan
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 4.0B EUR

Target

Pechiney International S.A.

Cedex, France
Pechiney was a French aluminum packaging company. It's product line included aluminum cans, glass bottles, aluminum aerosol and airless pump dispensers.

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Buyer

Alcan

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Metals/Mining
Employees64,700
DESCRIPTION

Alcan, Inc. is a Canadian mining company and aluminium manufacturer. The Company also offers engineered products and packaging industries primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (France) 1 of 1
Year (2003) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1994-12-21 Gentek Building Products

Concord, Ontario, Canada

Gentek Building Products, Inc. is a North American manufacturer and distributor of exterior building products for residential renovation and new construction and engineered metal buildings for agricultural and commercial markets.

Sell $120M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-07-05 Alcan Packaging / Food Americas

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Alcan Packaging / Food Americas consists of 23 flexible packaging facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and New Zealand. These facilities produce flexible packaging for the food and beverage industries.

Sell $1.2B
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