# EU Commission clears CD&R takeover of packaging group Sealed Air

The European Commission authorised the acquisition of Sealed Air Corporation by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, finding no competition concerns under the EU Merger Regulation. The deal gives CD&R sole control of the food packaging provider.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-02-17
- Value: $6.20B
- Status: announced
- Products: food packaging solutions
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Clayton Dubilier & Rice](https://endata.com/companies/530.md) (acquirer)
- [Sealed Air](https://endata.com/companies/548.md) (target)

## Sources

- [packaging-journal.de](https://packaging-journal.de/en/eu-commission-authorises-takeover-of-sealed-air/), 2026-02-17: "The European Commission has authorised the acquisition of Sealed Air Corporation by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R)."
- [packagingdive.com](https://www.packagingdive.com/news/sealed-air-acquisition-cdr-approve-shareholder-vote/813054/), 2026-02-25: "Sealed Air shareholders approved the proposed acquisition of the company by an affiliate of private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice."

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