Flextrus ABOUT US OUR OFFER CASES NEWS NEWS ARCHIVE > CVC ACQUISITION COMPLETED CONTACT CVC ACQUISITION OF AR PACKAGING COMPLETED ÅR Packaging Group AB is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced agreement with CVC Capital Partners to acquire the Group from Ahlstrom Capital and Accent Equity. The transaction has been successfully completed today. Founded in 2011 through the merger of A&R Carton and Flextrus, AR Packaging is one of Europe’s leading packaging companies with sales of approximately 560 MEUR (pro forma 2015) and 2200 employees across 17 factories in 9 countries. The company has performed strongly in recent years and is now well placed for the next phase of its development. “We are excited to enter this next phase in the development of our company together with a strong and global owner,” says Harald Schulz, President and CEO of AR Packaging. “CVC’s expertise, financial resources and network bring excellent support in achieving our set growth strategy.” For further information please contact: Harald Schulz, CEO, ÅR Packaging Group AB Phone +49 6192 406 100, email harald.schulz@ar-packaging.com Niclas Nyström, CFO, ÅR Packaging Group AB Phone +46 701 44 56 64, email niclas.nystrom@ar-packaging.com To download the press release, please click here About AR Packaging AR Packaging is one of Europe’s leading companies in the packaging sector with net sales of approximately 560 MEUR (pro forma 2015) and 2200 employees across 17 factories in nine countries. The head office is situated in Lund, Sweden. AR Packaging was formed in 2011 as a merger of A&R Carton, one of Europe’s leading carton board packaging companies and Flextrus, a leader in northern Europe within flexible packaging. The group creates added value to customers by a broad product offering and deep knowledge of packaging. AR Packaging has an objective to grow both organically and by way of acquisitions. www.ar-packaging.com About CVC Capital Partners CVC Capital Partners is one of the world's leading private equity and investment advisory firms. Founded in 1981, CVC today has a network of 24 offices and over 300 employees throughout Europe, Asia and the US. To date, CVC has secured commitments of over US$79 billion in funds from a diverse and loyal investor base, completing over 300 investments in a wide range of industries and countries across the globe, with an aggregate transaction value of over US$120 billion. www.cvc.com 2016-09-13 Ingrid Lidbäck Group Marketing Manager +46 46 18 31 83 CONTACT ME SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER ABOUT US OUR OFFER CASES NEWS CONTACT © 2015 AR Packaging Group AB