Sealed Air accelerates executive compensation ahead of buyout

Sealed Air ( (SEE) ) has shared an update.

On November 16, 2025, Sealed Air Corporation agreed to be acquired via a merger by Sword Purchaser, LLC, an affiliate of private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, with Sealed Air to become a wholly owned subsidiary upon completion of the transaction, which will be submitted to shareholders for approval. In anticipation of the merger and to mitigate potential adverse tax consequences under U.S. Internal Revenue Code Sections 280G and 4999, the board and its People & Compensation Committee on December 18, 2025 approved the acceleration of 2025 bonuses and 2026-vesting restricted stock units for key executives, including the CEO, CFO, and other senior officers, structured so that these accelerated amounts offset future entitlements and preserve the company’s tax deductions while reducing or eliminating excise taxes for executives. The accelerated compensation is subject to detailed repayment and true-up provisions that require executives to return all or part of the after-tax bonuses and equity value if performance targets are not met or if they resign without good reason or are terminated for cause before the dates when the awards would originally have vested, thereby aligning executive incentives and protecting the company’s financial position ahead of the proposed buyout.

The most recent analyst rating on (SEE) stock is a Hold with a $42.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sealed Air stock, see the SEE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SEE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SEE is a Outperform.

Sealed Air’s overall stock score reflects a strong financial position with effective cash generation and leverage management. The technical analysis indicates positive momentum, and the valuation suggests fair pricing. The acquisition announcement adds a significant positive outlook, though challenges in the Food segment and macroeconomic uncertainties remain.

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More about Sealed Air

Sealed Air Corporation is a U.S.-based packaging company best known for its protective packaging solutions and systems that serve food, consumer, and industrial markets worldwide, with a focus on materials and equipment that preserve, protect, and ship goods efficiently through global supply chains.

Average Trading Volume: 3,030,743

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $6.09B

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