DS Smith, a leading international packaging business completed the acquisition of Europac, a leading Western European integrated packaging business for €1.9bn. The Acquisition has a highly compelling strategic rationale and DS Smith expects that it will create significant value for customers and consistent and attractive returns for DS Smith shareholders. "The acquisition of Europac is a very exciting development for DS Smith, strengthening our position as a leading global supplier of sustainable packaging solutions. We have a long-standing relationship with Europac, which is a company we have long admired, given the quality of their assets, employees and customers. This acquisition will enhance our customer offer in Western Europe, a key packaging growth region, and help us meet the rising demand for our high-quality packaging and sustainable products. It will also strengthen our global supply chain and means we can serve our, and Europac's, customers better." Miles Roberts, Group Chief Executive of DS Smith.