M&A Deal Summary

International Paper Acquires Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA - Asian Packaging Operation

On April 26, 2010, International Paper acquired packaging company Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA - Asian Packaging Operation from SCA for 200M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is International Paper’s 4th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is International Paper’s 8th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is International Paper’s 1st transaction in China.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-04-26
Target Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA - Asian Packaging Operation
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) International Paper
Sellers(s) SCA
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 200M USD

Target

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA - Asian Packaging Operation

China
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA - Asian Packaging Operation is a provider of packaging products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

International Paper

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Category Company
Founded 1898
Sector Packaging
Employees37,000
Revenue 18.6B USD (2024)
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 8 of 15
Sector: Packaging M&A 4 of 9
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 4 of 7
Country: China M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2010 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-03-17 Weyerhaeuser - Containerboard Packaging and Recycling Business

United States

Containerboard Packaging and Recycling business.

Buy $4.6B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-03-29 International Paper APPM

Hyderabad, India

The Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills Limited (APPM) is a leading manufacturer of pulp and paper products and caters to both the domestic and foreign markets. With two manufacturing units in Andhra Pradesh and a total paper production capacity of 250,000 metric tonnes per annum, APPM produces writing and printing and copier papers.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

SCA

Stockholm, Sweden

Category Company
Founded 1915
Sector Business Services
Employees3,333
Revenue 20.2B SEK (2024)
DESCRIPTION

SCA's hygiene operations are located at four locations in western Sweden. SCA's headquarters are corporate staffs in Finance, Strategy & Business, Law, Sustainability, Human Resources and Communication. SCA was founded in 1915 and is based in Sundsvall, Sweden.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 6
Sector: Packaging M&A 2 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 6
Country: China M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2010 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-11-11 Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA - Pratovecchio Paper Machine

Stockholm, Sweden

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA - Pratovecchio Paper Machine has a capacity of approximately 20,000 tonnes per year, and the 24 employees currently working in paper making will continue their employment.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-07-21 Copamex S.A. de C.V. - Baby Diaper Business

Mexico

Copamex, S.A. de C.V. - Baby Diaper Business produces well-known baby diaper brands Dry Kids for the Mexican market and Tessy Babies for consumers in Central America.

Buy $50M