Indovida

EPL and Indovida signed definitive agreements to merge their flexible and rigid PET packaging businesses into a group valued at about USD 2 billion with roughly USD 1 billion in revenue. Indorama Ventures will hold 51.8% and Blackstone 16.6%, pending regulatory and shareholder clearances.

The European Commission approved a packaging joint venture in which Indorama Netherlands and Epsilon Bidco (Blackstone affiliate) gain joint control of EPL, with Indovida to be absorbed by EPL. The clearance was granted under the simplified merger procedure and covers plastic packaging and PET products.

Essel Propack (EPL) and Indovida India agreed to a merger, to be approved by regulators and shareholders, with Indorama Ventures to own 51.8% of the combined company. The combined platform is valued at about $2 billion, and completion is expected within 12 months. The deal value is not disclosed.

Indian packaging company EPL agreed to merge with Indovida, the rigid packaging venture of Indorama Ventures, in a share-swap deal valuing the combined business at about $2 billion. Indorama will hold 51.8% of the combined company and Blackstone about 16.6%.