M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-08-21 |
| Target | International Paper - Global Cellulose Fibers division |
| Sector | Packaging |
| Buyer(s) | American Industrial Partners |
| Sellers(s) | International Paper |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 10.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
American Industrial Partners is a private equity firm focused on investments in North American manufacturing or industrial service companies. For platform acquisitions, the Firm seeks businesses with at least $500 million of revenue and the Firm will consider transactions valued up to $2 billion. Operating characteristics of prospective businesses include historical record of strong free cash flows, opportunities to drive value through operating enhancements, and sustainable competitive advantages. American Industrial Partners will consider a variety of transaction types including leveraged buyouts, structured equity investments, bridge financings, senior debt, carve-outs, take privates, turnarounds, and rescue financings. American Industrial Partners was formed in 1989 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 55 of 55 |
| Sector: Packaging M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 21 of 21 |
| State: Tennessee M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Country: United States M&A | 47 of 47 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 |
Form Technologies
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Form Technologies is a producer of precision-engineered components with complex geometries and tight tolerances. Utilizing proprietary processes and engineering expertise, the company manufactures over five billion high-precision components annually, serving diverse end markets worldwide. Form Technologies was founded in 2018 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. |
Sell | $304M |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Sector | Packaging |
| Employees | 37,000 |
| Revenue | 18.6B USD (2024) |
International Paper is a multinational company operating in the packaging and paper industry. International Paper provides sustainable packaging, pulp, and paper products and serves a diverse range of customers, including manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. International Paper was founded in 1898 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14 of 15 |
| Sector: Packaging M&A | 8 of 9 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 11 of 12 |
| State: Tennessee M&A | 5 of 6 |
| Country: United States M&A | 8 of 9 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 |
International Paper - Five European Plants
France International Paper's Five European Plants include (i) three plants in Normandy, France (namely, one box plant in Saint-Amand, one box plant in Mortagne, and one sheet plant in Cabourg); (ii) one box plant in Ovar, Portugal; and (iii) one box plant in Bilbao, Spain. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-17 |
International Paper’s Bag Converting Operations
Memphis, Tennessee, United States International Paper’s Bag Converting Operations delivers customized bag solutions for the grocery, convenience store, and quick-service restaurant markets. |
Sell | - |
