M&A Deal Summary

PALM Acquires International Paper - Five European Plants

On July 1, 2025, PALM acquired forest products company International Paper - Five European Plants from International Paper

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is PALM’s 1st transaction in the Forest Products sector.
  • This is PALM’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-07-01
Target International Paper - Five European Plants
Sector Forest Products
Buyer(s) PALM
Sellers(s) International Paper
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

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.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

PALM

Aalen, Germany

Category Company
Founded 1872
Sector Forest Products
DESCRIPTION

PALM is a producer of containerboard, graphic paper and corrugated packaging. PALM was founded in 1872 and is based in Aalen, Geramny.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Forest Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

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 13 of 15
Sector: Forest Products M&A 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 10 of 12
Country: France M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS 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
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-08-21 International Paper - Global Cellulose Fibers division

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

International Paper's Global Cellulose Fibers division is a producer of high-quality absorbent fluff pulp for a wide range of personal care applications, including feminine care, incontinence, infant diapers, and other products that promote health and wellness. International Paper's Global Cellulose Fibers division is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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