The Deal | Graphic Packaging Bundles International Paper Unit

Scott Ortwein, David E. Brown, Justin Howard, Scott Kitchens, Sarah Mackenzie, Sam Kaywood, Andy Immerman, Richard Grice, and Alex Clamon are mentioned for representing Graphic Packaging in its $1.8 billion acquisition of the majority of International Paper’s North American consumer packaging business.

Scott Ortwein, David E. Brown, Justin Howard, Scott Kitchens, Sarah Mackenzie, Sam Kaywood, Andy Immerman, Richard Grice, and Alex Clamon are mentioned for representing Graphic Packaging in its $1.8 billion acquisition of the majority of International Paper’s North American consumer packaging business.

Alston & Bird client Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a leading global provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions, has announced its intention to acquire Americraft Carton, one of North America’s largest privately owned paperboard folding carton producers, in a transaction valued at approximately $280 million.

Alston & Bird has been recognized for its role representing FirstCash, Inc., in its merger with Cash America International, Inc., which was named “USA Deal of the Year” by Global M&A Network at the 9th annual M&A Atlas Awards, Global Major Markets.

Sarah Ernst, Steve Pottle, David E. Brown, Julie Tibbets, David Revelt, Sarah Hess Mackenzie, Amy Kluesner, Sam Kaywood, Brian Harvel, Blake MacKay, Mike Stevens, Meredith Gage, Brett Coburn, Jonathan Wells, Deanna Kashdan, Jessica Royko, David Teske, Jitty Malik, and Leslie Overton served as counsel to Halyard Health Inc. in the sale of its surgical and infection prevention business to Owens & Minor for $710 million.