February 13, 2026 12:45

The European Commission has raised no antitrust objections to the proposed acquisition of Sealed Air, a manufacturer of food and protective packaging, by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), a deal announced at the end of last year (read article).

After reviewing the case under the EU Merger Regulation through the simplified procedure, the Commission concluded that the transaction does not raise competition concerns, given the companies’ limited market positions following the proposed deal.

Sealed Air specialises in the design and production of packaging, complemented by automation systems, machinery and services. In fiscal 2024, it reported sales of USD 5.4 billion and employed around 16,400 people across 117 countries.
Its best-known brands include Cryovac in food packaging, Sealed Air for protective solutions, Liquibox for liquid packaging systems, Autobag for automated bagging systems and Bubble Wrap, the air-bubble cushioning solution.

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