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11/2024

BERRY GLOBAL GROUP acquired by AMCOR

UNITED STATES Chemicals & Materials / Packaging & Containers / Plastic Packaging EV 3b - 100b USD

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Amcor and Berry Global have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction, creating a global consumer and healthcare packaging powerhouse. Under the terms of the agreement, Berry shareholders will receive $73.59 per share in Amcor stock, representing a 9.75% premium to the last close. Post-merger, Amcor shareholders will own approximately 63% of the combined entity, while Berry shareholders will own 37%. The strategic rationale for the combination is to create a leader with unprecedented scale and geographic reach across 140+ countries. The merger unites Amcor’s global flexibles strength with Berry’s regional container and closure leadership, particularly in North America and Europe. The combined group expects to generate $650 million in annual synergies by the third year, driven by cost optimizations and incremental growth in high-value categories. This transaction accelerates both companies' shift toward a sustainable, circular economy-focused product mix, positioning the new Amcor as the largest buyer of resin and the most capable innovator in the global packaging landscape.

BERRY GLOBAL GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.2x).

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Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Berry Global is a leading provider of innovative packaging and engineered products. The company’s business model focuses on high-growth consumer-oriented end markets, including healthcare, personal care, and food and beverage. Berry operates a vast industrial platform with over 250 locations worldwide, specializing in rigid containers, closures, and flexible films. Its value proposition is built on deep innovation expertise and a commitment to the circular economy through advanced recycling and lightweighting technologies. Following a significant portfolio transformation in 2024—including the spin-off of its health and hygiene business (HHNF) and the sale of its specialty tapes division—Berry has sharpened its focus on high-margin consumer packaging. The company serves over 20,000 customers globally, leveraging its unmatched scale to solve complex sustainability challenges for international brands.

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b USD

Revenue range: 5b - 100b USD

EBITDA range: 1b - 3b USD

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