【SMM Aluminium Flash News】Ball acquires Belgian and Hungarian factories from European aluminum beverage can manufacturer Benepack

Published: Dec 12, 2025 09:17

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According to foreign media reports, on December 10th, Ball announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Benepack's beverage can manufacturing business in Europe, including two production plants in Belgium and Hungary. Under the terms of the agreement, Ball will acquire 80% of Benepack's shares at an estimated total cost of approximately €184 million, with the remaining 20% to be held by existing Benepack shareholders. The proposed acquisition has received all necessary regulatory approvals, and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to the fulfillment of remaining customary closing conditions set out in the purchase agreement. Benepack is a regional aluminum beverage can manufacturer serving international and local customers in Western and Eastern Europe.

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