Graphic Packaging Acquisition

Graphic Packaging Holding Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Graphic Packaging International, Inc. and Graphic Packaging International Canada, ULC, have agreed to acquire the assets of Seydaco Packaging Corp. and its affiliates National Carton and Coating Co., and Groupe Ecco Boites Pliantes Ltée. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2017.

 

Seydaco is a folding carton producer with a leading position in Canada focused on the foodservice, food, personal care, and household goods markets. The company converts approximately 20,000 tons of paperboard annually and operates three converting plants located in Mississauga, Ontario, St.-Hyacinthe, Québec, and Xenia, Ohio. The business generated revenues of approximately $40 million.

 

“The announced transaction is consistent with our strategy to pursue acquisitions that allow us to grow our folding carton volume in attractive geographies and end-markets, improve our cost position, increase our mill to converting plant integration levels over time, and that we can close at compelling post-synergy EV/EBITDA multiples,” said President and CEO Michael Doss.

 

David Seychell, President of Seydaco, said, “We are delighted to join Graphic Packaging. Our employees and customers will truly benefit from this transaction. Our history of providing customers with high-quality, value added packaging solutions and our speed to market philosophy combined with their strong, global position will bring much added value to the paperboard packaging marketplace.”

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