DS Smith is in talks with International Paper regarding an all-share takeover proposal valuing the London-listed company at $7.2 billion, and potentially sparking a bidding war with peer Mondi.

International Paper IP 2.51% agreed to buy London-listed peer DS Smith for 5.8 billion pounds ($7.22 billion) in shares, outgunning a rival bid from Mondi MNDI 1.70% to form an international ...

DS Smith shares surged 7% on Wednesday after Tennessee packaging company International Paper confirmed it had submitted a bid to fully-acquire the London company for £5.72 billion ($7.2 billion ...

International Paper announced Tuesday that it will acquire London-based DS Smith, a move the companies say will create a "truly global leader in sustainable packaging solutions." The stock value ...

Based on International Paper's share price of $40.85 at close of business on 25 March 2024, the terms of the Proposal represent a value of 415 pence and premium of 48 per cent to DS Smith's ...

February 03, 2025 — 02:31 am EST Written by RTTNews.com for RTTNews -> (RTTNews) - International Paper (IP) announced the completion of its acquisition of DS Smith plc on January 31, 2025.

These actions were taken on Feb. 13, 2025. The ratings upgrade comes on the heels of International Paper Co.'s announcement on Jan. 31, 2025, that it had successfully acquired DS Smith PLC.

International Paper has stirred up a potential bidding war over British paper packaging firm DS Smith , making a takeover offer that sent the shares of the FTSE-100 target over a two-year high.

DS Smith is known for its sustainable packaging solutions, paper products, and recycling services, operating globally. The company employs more than 30,000 employees across more than 30 countries.

DS Smith, a stalwart British packaging company with its North American operations based in Atlanta’s tallest tower, is undergoing a pending acquisition by International Paper.

London-based paperboard and packaging manufacturer DS Smith confirmed Tuesday, March 26, it is in discussions with International Paper (IP) over an all-stock offer that valued DS Smith at $7.22 ...

U.S.-based International Paper on Tuesday agreed to an all-share deal to buy DS Smith , valuing the British packaging firm at 5.8 billion pounds ($7.2 billion) and edging out a bid by Mondi .