M&A Deal Summary

International Paper Acquires Berkley MF

On February 24, 2021, International Paper acquired packaging company Berkley MF from Berkley

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is International Paper’s 8th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is International Paper’s 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is International Paper’s 1st transaction in Nevada.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-02-24
Target Berkley MF
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) International Paper
Sellers(s) Berkley
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Berkley MF

Reno, Nevada, United States
Berkley MF LLC designs manufacture and distributes custom molded fiber packaging products to a wide range of high-growth consumer products companies, including several e-commerce brands. Berkley MF is based in Reno, Nevada.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

International Paper

Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Category Company
Founded 1898
Sector Packaging
Employees38,200
Revenue 18.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
International Paper's corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.
International Paper's corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.

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) 8 of 9
Type (Divestiture) 7 of 7
State (Nevada) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 10 of 10
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-12 International Paper - Kwidzyn pulp and paper mill

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

International Paper Co.'s Kwidzyn pulp and paper mill produce 740,000 metric tons of folding boxboard, uncoated freesheet, specialty kraft papers, and market pulp on four machines. International Paper Co.'s Kwidzyn pulp and paper mill is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sell €670M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-16 DS Smith

London, United Kingdom

DS Smith is a provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. The company delivers 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 14-day model, design capabilities, and innovation strategy sit at the heart of this response. DS Smith was incorporated in 1940 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Buy $9.9B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Berkley

Lakewood, California, United States
Category Company
Sector Packaging
DESCRIPTION

Berkley is a provider of end-to-end packaging and fulfillment solutions. Berkley works with high-growth CPG companies who are looking to utilize their sustainable packaging technology for e-commerce and food packaging applications. Berkley is based in Lakewood, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Nevada) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-18 Sisco

Nashville, Illinois, United States

Sisco is a family-owned corrugated sheet plant focused on manufacturing corrugated boxes and displays. Sisco is based in Nashville, Illinois.

Buy -
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