Greif Completes Sale of Timberlands Business
Greif (NYSE: GEF) has successfully completed the sale of its timberlands business to Molpus Woodlands Group for approximately $462 million after adjustments. The transaction, along with the recently completed sale of their containerboard business, is expected to reduce the company's leverage ratio to below 1.2x.
CEO Ole Rosgaard emphasized that this divestment aligns with Greif's strategy to maximize return on invested capital. The combined proceeds from both sales are anticipated to strengthen the company's balance sheet and deliver significant interest savings as they enter fiscal 2026. Perella Weinberg acted as the exclusive adviser for the transaction.
Greif (NYSE: GEF) ha completato con successo la vendita della sua attività di foreste di legname a Molpus Woodlands Group per circa $462 milioni, al netto delle rettifiche. L’operazione, insieme alla recente vendita della loro attività di cartone per imballaggio, dovrebbe ridurre il rapporto di leva finanziaria dell’azienda al di sotto di 1,2x.
Il CEO Ole Rosgaard ha sottolineato che questa cessione è in linea con la strategia di Greif di massimizzare il rendimento sul capitale investito. I proventi combinati di entrambe le vendite dovrebbero rafforzare il bilancio dell’azienda e generare significativi risparmi sugli interessi all’inizio del 2026. Perella Weinberg ha agito da consulente esclusivo per l’operazione.
Greif (NYSE: GEF) ha completado con éxito la venta de su negocio de bosques de madera a Molpus Woodlands Group por aproximadamente $462 millones tras ajustes. La operación, junto con la venta recientemente finalizada de su negocio de cartón para embalaje, se espera que reduzca su ratio de apalancamiento por debajo de 1,2x.
El CEO Ole Rosgaard señaló que esta desinversión está alineada con la estrategia de Greif de maximizar el rendimiento del capital invertido. Los ingresos combinados de ambas ventas se prevé que fortalezcan el balance de la empresa y generen importantes ahorros en intereses al ingresar al año fiscal 2026. Perella Weinberg actuó como asesor exclusivo de la operación.
Greif (NYSE: GEF)가 Molpus Woodlands Group에 자사의 목재지 토지 사업을 약 $4.62억 달러로 매각하는 데 성공적으로 마쳤습니다(조정 후 금액). 이 거래는 최근 마감된 컨테이너보드 사업 매각과 함께 회사의 레버리지 비율을 1.2x 이하로 낮출 것으로 기대됩니다.
CEO Ole Rosgaard는 이번 매각이 Greif의 투자자본 수익률 극대화 전략과 부합한다고 강조했습니다. 두 매각의 합산 현금은 2026 회계연도에 접어들면서 회사의 대차대조표를 강화하고 상당한 이자 절감 효과를 가져다 줄 것으로 예상됩니다. Perella Weinberg가 거래의 단독 자문사로 참여했습니다.
Greif (NYSE: GEF) a mené à bien la vente de son activité forestière à Molpus Woodlands Group pour environ $462 millions après ajustements. La transaction, ainsi que la vente récente de leur activité de carton d’emballage, devrait ramener le ratio d’endettement de l’entreprise en dessous de 1,2x.
Le PDG Ole Rosgaard a souligné que cette cession s’aligne avec la stratégie de Greif visant à maximiser le rendement du capital investi. Les produits nets provenant des deux ventes devraient renforcer le bilan de l’entreprise et entraîner des économies d’intérêts significatives dès le début de l’exercice 2026. Perella Weinberg a agi en tant que conseiller exclusif pour l’opération.
Greif (NYSE: GEF) hat den Verkauf seines Holzland-Bereichs an Molpus Woodlands Group nach Anpassungen erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Der Betrag beläuft sich auf ca. $462 Millionen. Die Transaktion sowie der kürzlich abgeschlossene Verkauf des Containerboard-Geschäfts sollen die Verschuldung des Unternehmens auf unter 1,2x senken.
CEO Ole Rosgaard betonte, dass diese Veräußerung mit Greifs Strategie übereinstimmt, die Rendite des investierten Kapitals zu maximieren. Die kombinierten Erlöse aus beiden Verkäufen sollen die Bilanz stärken und erhebliche Zinsersparnisse im Geschäftsjahr 2026 ermöglichen. Perella Weinberg fungierte als exklusiver Berater der Transaktion.
Greif (NYSE: GEF) أكمل بنجاح بيع نشاط الأراضي الخشبية إلى Molpus Woodlands Group مقابل نحو $462 مليون بعد التعديلات. من المتوقع أن تقود الصفقة، إلى جانب البيع الأخير لنشاطاتهم في ورقة الكرتون المعبأة، إلى خفض نسبة الرفع المالي للشركة إلى ما دون 1.2x.
صرّح الرئيس التنفيذي أولي روزغارد بأن هذا التصرف يتماشى مع استراتيجية Greif لتعظيم عائد رأس المال المستثمر. من المتوقع أن تعزز العائدات المجمعة من كلا البيعين الميزانية العمومية للشركة وتحقق توفيرات كبيرة في الفوائد عند دخول السنة المالية 2026. كانت شركة Perella Weinberg المستشار الحصري للصفقة.
Greif (NYSE: GEF) 已成功完成对其木材林地业务向 Molpus Woodlands Group 的出售，调整后金额约为 $462 百万美元。该交易以及最近完成的纸箱包装材料业务出售，预计将使公司的杠杆率降至 1.2x 以下。
首席执行官 Ole Rosgaard 强调，这次剥离符合 Greif 以最大化投资资本回报率的战略。两笔交易的合并收益预计将增强公司的资产负债表并在进入2026财年时带来显著的利息节省。Perella Weinberg 担任此次交易的独家顾问。
- Sale of timberlands business for $462 million
- Expected reduction in leverage ratio to below 1.2x
- Anticipated significant interest savings for fiscal 2026
- Strategic alignment with focus on highest return on invested capital
- Divestment of major business segment reduces company's asset portfolio
- Potential impact on revenue diversification following sale of both timberlands and containerboard businesses
DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its timberlands business to Molpus Woodlands Group, on behalf of clients, for approximately
“The closing of this sale reinforces the commitment of Greif to pursue the highest return on invested capital across our portfolio.” said Ole Rosgaard, President and CEO of Greif. “Combined with the recently completed sale of our containerboard business, these cash proceeds are expected to put our leverage ratio below 1.2x, strengthening our balance sheet and providing significant interest savings heading into fiscal 2026.”
Perella Weinberg served as exclusive adviser to Greif during the transaction.
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