Smurfit-Stone Container - Ownership and Business Overview

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Smurfit-Stone Container Ownership

Who owns Smurfit-Stone Container?

Smurfit-Stone Container is owned by Rock-Tenn. It was acquired on January 23, 2011.

Was Smurfit-Stone Container formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Smurfit-Stone Container was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Smurfit-Stone Container Business Overview

Where is Smurfit-Stone Container headquartered?

Smurfit-Stone Container is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

What sector is Smurfit-Stone Container in?

Smurfit-Stone Container is a forest products company.

When was Smurfit-Stone Container founded?

Smurfit-Stone Container was founded in 1968.

Forest Products M&A Summary in 2011

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, forest products ranked 56 in number of deals in 2011. The largest forest products acquisition in 2011 was Smurfit-Stone Container - which was acquired by Rock-Tenn for $3.5B.

Join Mergr to view all 18 acquisitions of forest products companies in 2011, including 6 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 12 by strategics.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.

222 North Lasalle Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60601
United States,
(312)346-6600
www.smurfit-stone.com

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is one of the industry's integrated containerboard and corrugated packaging producers and one of the world's largest paper recyclers. Smurfit-Stone conducts its business in compliance with the environmental, health, and safety principles of the American Forest & Paper Association.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Forest Products

Established

1968

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