M&A Deal Summary

Reynolds Group Holdings Acquires Dopaco

On March 11, 2011, Reynolds Group Holdings acquired packaging company Dopaco from Cascades for 400M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Reynolds Group Holdings’ 4th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Reynolds Group Holdings’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Reynolds Group Holdings’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Reynolds Group Holdings’ 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-03-11
Target Dopaco
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Reynolds Group Holdings
Sellers(s) Cascades
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 400M USD

Target

Dopaco

Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
Dopaco is a manufacturer of paper cups and folding cartons for the quick-service restaurant and food service industries.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Reynolds Group Holdings

Auckland,, New Zealand
Category Company
Founded 2006
Sector Consumer Products
Employees30,000
DESCRIPTION

Reynolds Group Holdings Limited is a manufacturer and supplier of consumer beverage and foodservice packaging products. Reynolds Group Holdings Limited is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector (Packaging) 4 of 5
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 3
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2011) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-08-17 Pactiv

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Pactiv is a major producer of food service disposables and food packaging products. The Company operates over 50 manufacturing plants in seven countries. Pactiv makes and sells products used in the foodservice, supermarket, and food packaging markets. Pactiv was formed in 1959 and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Buy $6.0B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-09-08 Graham Packaging

York, Pennsylvania, United States

Graham Packaging engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of customized blow-molded plastic containers for many of the world's largest branded consumer product companies for whom customized packaging design is a critical component in their efforts to differentiate their products to consumers. The company's products are made primarily from HDPE and PET resins for customers in the branded automotive, food & beverage, and household & personal care businesses.

Buy $4.5B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Cascades

Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1964
Sector Consumer Products
Employees9,800
Revenue 4.6B CAD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery needs. The company employs 11,000 women and men, who work in over 90 production units in North America and Europe. With its management philosophy, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous efforts in research and development as driving forces, Cascades continues to deliver the innovative products that customers have come to rely on while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the entire planet. Cascades was founded in 1964 and is based in Kingsey Falls, Canada.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 5
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 4
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2011) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-02-21 NorPaper Group

Blendecques, France

NorPaper Group is a manufacture of white testliner (a component of carton packaging). NorPaper specialized in recycled corrugated cardboard and packaging products. NorPaper Group is based in Blendecques, France.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-27 Greenpac Mill

Niagara Falls, New York, United States

Greenpac Mill LLC is a manufacturer of tissue products.

Buy -
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