In reviewIndustrials14 September 2026

AP to acquire GERRESHEIMER (PRIMARY PACKAGING PLASTICS BUSINESS)

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Deal facts

Buyer
AP
Target
GERRESHEIMER (PRIMARY PACKAGING PLASTICS BUSINESS)
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
14 September 2026
Status
In review
Sector
Industrials
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

What we know

AP has agreed to acquire the primary packaging plastics business of Gerresheimer in a strategic acquisition within the industrials sector. The transaction was announced on September 14, 2026. The specific financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, and no consideration type was reported. Consequently, the total enterprise value or equity value involved in this transaction remains unknown to the public. This lack of financial detail is typical for early-stage announcements where parties are still finalising the precise valuation metrics before closing.

The target company operates in the plastics manufacturing space, specifically focusing on primary packaging solutions. While the country of origin for both the buyer and the target has not been explicitly stated in the available data, the sector classification clearly places this activity within the broader industrial manufacturing landscape. The deal represents a significant move for AP to expand its footprint in the packaging industry through organic growth or strategic consolidation.

The transaction is currently subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. It remains in review as of the last update.

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Deal timeline

1 update
  1. CMA invitation to comment

    AP / GERRESHEIMER (PRIMARY PACKAGING PLASTICS BUSINESS)

    FormalInvestigationPhase1Merger AP / GERRESHEIMER (PRIMARY PACKAGING PLASTICS BUSINESS)

    EU DG COMP

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