M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
IP shareholders overwhelmingly approve DS Smith acquisition; closing expected late Q4 2024
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/
- IP shareholders approved share issuance for DS Smith acquisition with 281.9M votes for (99.7% of votes cast).
- Adjournment proposal also passed with 223.4M for (78.7%). DS Smith shareholders approved earlier this week.
- Closing expected late Q4 2024 subject to regulatory clearance and customary conditions.
- IP Chairman and CEO Silvernail said combination creates global leader in sustainable packaging.