Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ball Metalpack, a leading manufacturer of sustainable metal packaging for food and household products and the largest aerosol producer in North America, for $1.35 billion in cash before taking into consideration tax benefits with an estimated net present value of approximately $180 million. Ball Metalpack is a joint venture owned by Platinum Equity (51 percent) and Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) (49 percent).
GE Healthcare Bolsters Ultrasound Portfolio With $1.45B BK Medical Deal
General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) has agreed to acquire BK Medical from Altaris Capital Partners for $1.45 billion cash. BK Medical is an intraoperative imaging…