Lone Star and Atlas Holdings consider $6bn takeover of former DS Smith business
Friday, October 16, 2026 · first reported by Private Equity Wire
Lone Star and Atlas Holdings are the remaining potential buyers for International Paper's European packaging business, the former DS Smith, with offers potentially valuing it at less than $6 billion. Lone Star manages approximately $96 billion in committed capital and Atlas Holdings over $16 billion.
- Firm
- Lone Star Funds
- Also named
- Atlas Holdings, International Paper
- Deal value
- $6B
- Asset class
- Private equity
- Geography
- Europe
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