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Sonoco Products Sells Packaging Units to TOPPAN

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  • Sonoco completed the sale of its packaging business to TOPPAN for $1.8 billion.
  • Proceeds from the sale will reduce Sonoco’s debt by $1.5 billion, enhancing its financial position.
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Sonoco Products Sells Packaging Units to TOPPAN

Sonoco Products ( (SON) ) has provided an update.

On April 1, 2025, Sonoco Products Company completed the sale of its Thermoformed and Flexibles Packaging business and its global Trident business to TOPPAN Holdings Inc. for $1.8 billion. The proceeds from this transaction will be used to reduce approximately $1.5 billion in debt, allowing Sonoco to focus on its sustainable metal and fiber packaging businesses, thereby improving its financial position and enabling further investments in these areas.

More about Sonoco Products

Founded in 1899, Sonoco Products Company is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The company operates in 40 countries with approximately 23,400 employees and serves some of the world’s best-known brands. Sonoco is committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence to support a more sustainable future.

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