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Graphic Packaging, IP to Create $6 Billion Integrated Paper-Based Packaging Company

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TAPPI

Friday, October 27, 2017 - Member
Cristini
By combining with IP's N.A. Consumer Packaging Business, Graphic Packaging will create a leading integrated paper-based packaging company with approximately $6 billion of revenue and $1 billion of EBITDA post-synergies. Graphic Packaging will own 79.5% of the partnership and will be the sole operator. IP will own 20.5% of the partnership.
 
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