# Graphic Packaging receives approvals for $1.45 billion AR Packaging acquisition

Graphic Packaging obtained all mandatory regulatory approvals to acquire fiber-based packaging maker AR Packaging in a US$1.45 billion cash deal first announced in May 2021.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-10-15
- Value: $1.45B
- Status: announced
- Products: fiber-based consumer packaging
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [AR Packaging](https://endata.com/companies/1028.md) (target)
- [Graphic Packaging](https://endata.com/companies/1387.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [packaginginsights.com](https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/weekly-roundup-graphic-packaging-secures-ar-packaging-acquisition-approval-crown-joins-ellen-macarthur-foundations-innovation-network.html), 2021-10-15: "Graphic Packaging secured all mandatory regulatory approvals to acquire fiber-based packaging manufacturer AR Packaging in a US$1.45 billion cash deal."
- [packaginginsights.com](https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/weekly-roundup-uflex-commissions-bopet-film-in-nigeria-fefco-issues-corrugated-packaging-recyclability-guidelines.html), 2021-11-05: "Graphic Packaging closed the acquisition of AR Packaging in a US$1.45 billion cash deal."
- [printindustry.news](https://www.printindustry.news/story/38380/european-ar-packaging-to-be-acquired-by-us-graphic-packaging), 2021-11-07: "The acquisition of AR Packaging expands our opportunities to serve and grow in markets around the world with our sustainable packaging solutions."

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