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M.10353 – Graphic Packaging Holding Company/AR Packaging Group

SECTION 1.2

Description of the concentration

On 7 September 2021, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration, within the meaning of Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 pursuant to which Graphic Packaging International Europe Holdings B.V. (Purchaser), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK), will acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) EUMR, sole control over AR Packaging Group AB (ARP) by way of acquisition of shares.

GPK is a US-headquartered global manufacturer and provider of paperboard and sustainable paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of customers.

ARP is headquartered in Lund, Sweden and is a global provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions for the food and consumer goods, beauty and cosmetic, confectionary, food service, tobacco, the pharmaceutical and medical industries.

The Proposed Transaction will enable the Parties to expand their activities in Europe and internationally and to develop their innovation capabilities. In particular, it would allow the Parties to further their commitment to sustainable packaging solutions.

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