Paper and packaging businesses Smurfit Kappa and WestRock on Tuesday announced they had agreed to combine.
The companies will form Smurfit WestRock, run through a holding company incorporated and domiciled in Ireland, with global headquarters in Dublin, and North and South American operations headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
It will be led by CEO Tony Smurfit.
Shareholders of U.S.-based WestRock will receive one Smurfit WestRock share and $5 cash, equivalent to $43.51 per share.
The merger is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
Persons:
Tony Smurfit, Kappa, — Jenni Reid
Organizations:
Kappa, Tuesday, U.S
Locations:
Ireland, Dublin, North, American, Atlanta , Georgia