Sealed Air Goes Private After CD&R Acquisition Completion

Sealed Air ( (SEE) ) just unveiled an announcement.

On April 9, 2026, Sealed Air announced the completion of its acquisition by funds affiliated with private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), under a deal first disclosed on November 17, 2025 at an enterprise value of $10.3 billion. With the closing of the merger, Sealed Air stockholders became entitled to receive $42.15 in cash for each share of common stock, and all outstanding restricted stock, performance units and deferred stock units were converted into cash-based awards under specified vesting and payout terms.

As part of the transaction, Sealed Air’s common stock ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the company moved to delist and deregister its shares, and it is now privately held with former public stockholders retaining only the right to receive the cash merger consideration. CD&R and Sealed Air’s management said the new ownership structure is expected to support accelerated investment in innovation and capability expansion across the company’s food and protective packaging businesses, with incentive plans under the prior public company arrangements terminated and replaced by cash-based awards aligned with the merger terms.

The most recent analyst rating on (SEE) stock is a Hold with a $45.00 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 Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by balance-sheet leverage and recently weaker operating/free cash flow despite a strong TTM earnings and revenue rebound. Technicals are supportive with the stock trading above key moving averages, and valuation looks relatively inexpensive (P/E ~12) with a modest dividend. Positive take-private milestones (shareholder approval and regulatory clearance) reduce deal risk and provide additional support.

To see Spark’s full report on SEE stock, click here.

More about Sealed Air

Sealed Air Corporation is a leading global provider of packaging solutions that integrate sustainable, high-performance materials, automation, equipment and services. The company designs, manufactures and delivers packaging that preserves food, protects goods and automates packaging processes for end markets including fresh proteins, foods, liquids, medical and life sciences, e-commerce, logistics, omnichannel fulfillment and industrials, with well-known brands such as CRYOVAC, SEALED AIR, LIQUIBOX, AUTOBAG and BUBBLE WRAP.

Sealed Air will remain headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., and continue operating under the Sealed Air name as a privately held company following its acquisition.

Average Trading Volume: 3,057,906

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $6.21B

For an in-depth examination of SEE stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.