M&A Deal Summary

Graphic Packaging Acquires Americraft Carton

On April 27, 2021, Graphic Packaging acquired packaging company Americraft Carton for 280M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Graphic Packaging’s 15th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Graphic Packaging’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Graphic Packaging’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Graphic Packaging’s 1st transaction in Kansas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-04-27
Target Americraft Carton
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Graphic Packaging
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 280M USD

Target

Americraft Carton

Prairie Village, Kansas, United States
Americraft Cartonois a privately owned paperboard folding carton manufacturer in North America. With seven manufacturing sites in the US as well as many sales and customer service locations throughout the country, Americraft assists companies of all sizes with their packaging needs, including concept and package design, graphic design, production, warehousing, inventory management, and packaging equipment. We proudly create high-quality folding cartons and paperboard packaging with a commitment to unrivaled service. Americraft Cartonois was formed in 1983 and is based in Prairie Village, Kansas.

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Buyer

Graphic Packaging

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Packaging
Employees23,500
Revenue 9.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Graphic Packaging's corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Entrance to Graphic Packaging's corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Graphic Packaging is a packaging company. Graphic Packaging produces a range of paperboard grades convertible into folding cartons that are used primarily to protect products, such as food, detergents, paper products, beverages, and health and beauty aids. Graphic Packaging was founded in 2007 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 16
Sector (Packaging) 15 of 16
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 10
State (Kansas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 9
Year (2021) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-27 Greif - Consumer Packaging Group

Delaware, Ohio, United States

Greif, Inc. - Consumer Packaging Group consists of seven converting facilities that manufacture folding cartons for consumer packaged goods businesses.

Buy $85M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-14 AR Packaging

Malmo, Sweden

AR Packaging is a producer of fiber-based consumer packaging. The Company is divided into three divisions: Branded Products (tobacco and confectionery), Barrier Packaging (performance packaging, flexibles) and Food (food/consumer goods and food services). AR Packaging is based in Malmo, Sweden.

Buy $1.5B
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