# DS Smith shareholders approve International Paper all-share combination

Shareholders of both International Paper and DS Smith approved the all-share combination of the two companies, which is expected to close in Q4 2024 subject to regulatory clearance. The combination aims to create a corrugated packaging company focused on Europe and North America.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-10-16
- Status: announced
- Products: corrugated packaging, fibre-based packaging
- 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

- [packagingeurope.com](https://www.packagingeurope.com/all-shareholders-approve-international-papers-acquisition-of-ds-smith/), 2024-10-16: "Shareholders from both companies have approved International Paper's acquisition of DS Smith, with the combination still expected to close in Q4 2024."

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