# SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) — merger/definitive [completed]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_0745f18ed46156577685 · retrieved 2026-08-11T16:13:21.196Z

## Overview
Sealed Air Corporation is a leading global provider of packaging solutions that integrate sustainable, high-performance materials, automation, equipment and services; in 2024, the company generated approximately $5.4 billion in net sales and had approximately 16,400 employees serving customers in 117 countries/territories.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), through its affiliates Sword Purchaser LLC and Sword Merger Sub Inc., agreed to acquire Sealed Air Corporation for $42.15 per share in an all-cash transaction. The merger agreement, dated November 16, 2025, provides that Merger Sub will merge with and into Sealed Air, with Sealed Air continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Sealed Air stockholders will receive $42.15 in cash per share, without interest and less applicable withholding taxes, unless they properly exercise appraisal rights. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to customary closing conditions including stockholder approval at a special meeting scheduled for February 25, 2026. CD&R has committed $3.25 billion in equity financing and obtained $9.4 billion in debt financing commitments.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (through Sword Purchaser, LLC and Sword Merger Sub, Inc.) · Consideration: cash · Price/share: $42.15

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-01-23 · Record 2026-01-16 · Vote 2026-02-25 · Expected close 2026-06-30 · Completed 2026-04-09

## Timeline
- 2026-01-23 · DEFM14A (0001193125-26-021072): DEFM14A - SEALED AIR CORP/DE — *Sealed Air Corporation is a leading global provider of packaging solutions that integrate sustainable, high-performance materials, automation, equipment and services; in 2024, the company generated approximately $5.4 billion in net sales and had approximately 16,400 employees serving customers in 117 countries/territories.* Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), through its affiliates Sword Purchaser LLC and Sword Merger Sub Inc., agreed to acquire Sealed Air Corporation for $42.15 per share in an all-cash transaction. The merger agreement, dated November 16, 2025, provides that Merger Sub will merge with and into Sealed Air, with Sealed Air continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Sealed Air stockholders will receive $42.15 in cash per share, without interest and less applicable withholding taxes, unless they properly exercise appraisal rights. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to customary closing conditions including stockholder approval at a special meeting scheduled for February 25, 2026. CD&R has committed $3.25 billion in equity financing and obtained $9.4 billion in debt financing commitments.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1012100/0001193125-26-021072.txt
- 2026-04-09 · 8-K (0001193125-26-148959): 8-K 8-K
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1012100/000119312526148959/d86788d8k.htm

## Citations
- 0001193125-26-021072 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526021072
- 0001193125-26-148959 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526148959