Smith (DS) PLC European Commission clearance (3723H)
November 14 2018 - 8:35AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 3723H
Smith (DS) PLC
14 November 2018
14 November 2018
DS Smith-European Commission clearance
DS Smith is pleased to note that the European Commission has
today cleared its proposed acquisition of Papeles y Cartones de
Europa, S.A., known as Europac.
As part of the transaction clearance DS Smith has agreed with
the Commission the disposal of two packaging businesses in Western
France and Portugal. The financial impact of these disposals is not
material.
Following the clearance, DS Smith anticipates the offer
documentation being posted to shareholders of Europac shortly and
expects to complete the acquisition by the end of 2018.
Miles Roberts, Group Chief Executive, said:
"I am delighted that we have received competition clearance from
the European Commission. This is an important milestone in our
acquisition of Europac. We look forward to completing the formal
takeover process and integrating Europac into DS Smith to the
benefit of all our stakeholders. This acquisition is a fantastic
opportunity to enhance our customer coverage and offering in this
important region."
DS Smith announced the proposed acquisition of Europac in June.
It is a highly complementary, vertically integrated packaging
business based in Spain with a diversified customer portfolio and
strong customer relationships. In 2017 Europac delivered revenues
of EUR868 million and had recurring EBITDA of EUR147 million. In
the first nine months of this year, recurring EBITDA was EUR157
million and net profit was at EUR79 million, compared to EUR104
million and EUR58 million posted in the same period of 2017.
Enquiries
DS Smith Plc +44 (0)20 7756 1800
Investors
Hugo Fisher, Group Communications Director
Rachel Stevens, Investor Relations Director
Media
Greg Dawson, Group Corporate Affairs Director
Brunswick +44 (0)20 7404 5959
Simon Sporborg
Dan Roberts
Christina Clark
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