Acquiring Company
Veritiv
Acquired Company
S. Walter Packaging
Description
Veritiv Operating Company announced it has acquired S. Walter Packaging Corp.'s packaging distribution business. This acquisition enhances Veritiv's capabilities in specialty packaging, particularly in high-value retail segments. The combined strengths are expected to deliver greater value to a wider range of customers. This merger marks an exciting new chapter for both companies.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed