Sealed Air Inks $10.3 Billion Agreement to Be Acquired by CD&R

Sealed Air Corporation SEE announced that it has inked a definitive agreement with CD&R to be acquired in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $10.3 billion. This move is in sync with Sealed Air’s ongoing transformation strategy.CD&R is a leading private investor with expertise in the industrial and packaging industries. The deal will help SEE grow its Food and Protective businesses and maintain a customer-first approach.Details of SEE’s Deal with CD&RAs per the deal, Sealed Air shareholders will receive $42.15 cash per share, representing a 41% premium as of Aug. 14, 2025, price and a premium of 24% above the company’s 90-day VWAP.This will provide the company’s shareholders with an immediate payout at a substantial premium and further help it focus on its long-term strategy.The deal was already approved by Sealed Air's Board of Directors. It is expected to be completed by mid-2026, subject to closing conditions. Post completion, the company’s headquarters will remain in Charlotte, NC, with it becoming private and delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.Sealed Air’s Q3 ResultsSEE reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of 87 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents. The bottom line increased 10.1% year over year on improved operating leverage.Total sales were $1.35 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31 billion. The figure rose 0.5% year over year. Pricing had an unfavorable impact of 1%. Volumes declined 1% year over year.SEE Stock’s Price PerformanceIn the past year, Sealed Air’s shares have gained 22.8% against the industry’s 31.5% decline. Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchSealed Air’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderSealed Air currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Some better-ranked stocks from the Industrial Products sector are Flowserve Corporation FLS, ADT Inc. ADT and Crane Company CR. All these stocks have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Flowserve’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $3.45 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 31.2%. Flowserve’s shares have gained 11.9% in a year.ADT delivered an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 7.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADT’s 2025 earnings is pinned at 87 cents per share, which indicates a year-over-year upsurge of 16%. ADT’s shares have gained 9.2% in a year.Crane delivered an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CR’s 2025 earnings is pinned at $5.94 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 21.7%. The company’s shares have gained 5% in a year.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockThis under-the-radar company specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. And it's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Sealed Air Corporation (SEE): Free Stock Analysis Report Flowserve Corporation (FLS): Free Stock Analysis Report Crane Company (CR): Free Stock Analysis Report ADT Inc. (ADT): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks