M&A Deal Summary

Rock-Tenn Acquires GMI Group

On December 9, 2011, Rock-Tenn acquired packaging company GMI Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Rock-Tenn’s 13th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Rock-Tenn’s 18th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Rock-Tenn’s 1st transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-12-09
Target GMI Group
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Rock-Tenn
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

GMI Group

Plymouth, Indiana, United States
GMI Group is a packaging processor and laminator.

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Buyer

Rock-Tenn

Norcross, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1936
Sector Packaging
Employees25,800
Revenue 9.5B (2013)
DESCRIPTION

Rock-Tenn Company provides packaging solutions and manufacturers of containerboard and paperboard. based in Norcross, Georgia, United States.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 23
Sector (Packaging) 13 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 18 of 20
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 18 of 21
Year (2011) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-23 Smurfit-Stone Container

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is one of the industry's integrated containerboard and corrugated packaging producers and one of the world's largest paper recyclers. Smurfit-Stone conducts its business in compliance with the environmental, health, and safety principles of the American Forest & Paper Association.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-25 Mid South Packaging

Cullman, Alabama, United States

Mid South Packaging LLC is a specialty corrugated packaging manufacturer. Mid South is comprised of three main segments: AutoLogic, which supplies specialized packaging to the automotive parts industry; the ComboPAC Food Group, which supplies bulk boxes to the poultry and meat industries; and the Retail Design Group, which provides high-end corrugated packaging and retail displays to consumer packaged goods companies.

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