Update: Packaging M&A Update – November, 2025

November, 2025

As of Q3 2025, the median transaction value in Packaging was $157 million. As of Q3 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 87% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Arsenal Capital Management closed its acquisition of Sonoco Products Company (ThermoSafe business unit) for $725 million in September 2025.

– Foam Packaging Specialties closed its acquisition of Custom Packaging Solutions at an undisclosed amount in August 2025.

– ProAmpac Intermediate closed its acquisition of PAC Worldwide Corporation at an undisclosed amount in August 2025.

– PMGC Holdings closed its acquisition of Pacific Sun Packaging for $1 million in July 2025.

– Packaging Corporation of America closed its acquisition of Box-Board Products for $1.8 billion in July 2025.

 

 

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