# International Paper and DS Smith merger clears US HSR waiting period

The expiration of the US Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period cleared a major regulatory hurdle for International Paper's all-equity acquisition of DS Smith. The deal, valued at about $7.22bn, is still subject to European Commission clearance and a court sanction, and is expected to close in Q4 2024.

- Type: Regulation
- Announced: 2024-06-26
- Value: $7.22B
- Status: announced
- Products: corrugated packaging solutions
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [DS Smith](https://endata.com/companies/221.md) (target)
- [International Paper](https://endata.com/companies/716.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [packaging-gateway.com](https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/ds-smith-international-paper-merger/), 2024-06-26: "The expiration of the HSR Act waiting period is a crucial regulatory step, removing a major barrier to the merger’s closure."

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