M&A Deal Summary

Reynolds Group Holdings Acquires Graham Packaging

On September 8, 2011, Reynolds Group Holdings acquired packaging company Graham Packaging from The Blackstone Group for 4.5B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Reynolds Group Holdings’ 5th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Reynolds Group Holdings’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Reynolds Group Holdings’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Reynolds Group Holdings’ 2nd transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-09-08
Target Graham Packaging
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Reynolds Group Holdings
Sellers(s) The Blackstone Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 4.5B USD

Target

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.

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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 5 of 5
Sector (Packaging) 5 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Pennsylvania) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2011) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-03-11 Dopaco

Exton, Pennsylvania, United States

Dopaco is a manufacturer of paper cups and folding cartons for the quick-service restaurant and food service industries.

Buy $400M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-14 Closure Systems International

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Closure Systems International is a plastic closure design, manufacturing and high-speed capping equipment/application systems. Closure Systems International is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sell -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

The Blackstone Group

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 131.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 62 of 173
Sector (Packaging) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 25 of 67
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 43 of 105
Year (2011) 9 of 9
Size (of disclosed) 9 of 57
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-08-12 Exeter Finance

Austin, Texas, United States

Exeter Finance is an indirect auto finance company. The company underwrites, purchases, services, and securitizes retail installment contracts from U.S. automobile dealers. It works with more than 11,000 dealers and 475,000 customers nationwide providing indirect financing for both new and used vehicles. The company has a serviced finance portfolio of more than $7 billion. Exeter Finance was formed in 2006 and is based in Irving, Texas.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-17 Antares Restaurant Group

Auckland, New Zealand

Antares Restaurant Group is the exclusive franchisee of Burger King in New Zealand with 75 owned and operated restaurants located throughout the country. Antares Restaurant Group was formed in 1954 and is based in Auckland.

Buy $127M
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