Add-on Acquisition • Forest Products

WestRock Acquires Kapstone Paper and Packaging

On January 29, 2018, WestRock acquired forest products company Kapstone Paper and Packaging for 4.9B USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is WestRock’s 1st transaction in the Forest Products sector.
  • This is WestRock’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is WestRock’s 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is WestRock’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date January 29, 2018
Target Kapstone Paper and Packaging
Sector Forest Products
Buyer(s) WestRock
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 4.9B USD
Advisor(s) Edmond de Rothschild
Moelis & Co. (Financial)
Sidley (Legal)

Target Company

Kapstone Paper and Packaging

Northbrook, Illinois, United States
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. is a manufacturer and sells unbleached kraft paper and corrugated products. Kapstone Paper and Packaging was founded in 2005 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

WestRock

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Category Company
Sector Packaging
Employees50,000
Revenue 21.3B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

WestRock is a packaging company provides paper and packaging solutions in consumer and corrugated markets. WestRock is based in Richmond, Virginia.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 12 of 13
Sector: Forest Products 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 7 of 8
State: Illinois 1 of 1
Country: United States 11 of 11
Year: 2018 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-12 Plymouth Packaging

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Plymouth Packaging, Inc. is a corrugated packaging company. Plymouth Packaging produce a wide range of styles and sizes, completely made to order, in any quantity, large or small. Plymouth Packaging, Inc. was established in 1991 and is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-08 Schlüter Print Pharma Packaging

Schonebeck, Germany

Schlüter Print Pharma Packaging is a supplier and full range provider of leaflets and booklets. Schlüter Print Pharma Packaging is based in Schonebeck, Germany.

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