Greif To Sell Containerboard Unit And CorrChoice Network To Packaging Corporation Of America For $1.8B

Benzinga · 07/01 11:13

Cash proceeds will be allocated to debt repayment, resulting in a pro-forma leverage ratio below 2.0x after the closing, to be further reduced with the previously announced planned divestiture of Greif's timberland business. These actions will enable future disciplined capital redeployment and optionality for strategic growth investments.

Strategic Rationale:

  • Further Positions Greif as a Packaging Leader
  • Allows Greif to Deliver More Durable Earnings
  • Enhances Capital Utilization, Reducing Recurring Capital Needs
  • Enables Debt Reduction, Unlocking Value-Creation Opportunities