Clearwater Paper Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its tissue business to Sofidel America Corporation, a subsidiary of Sofidel S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, for $1.06 billion, subject to adjustments for debt, cash, transaction expenses and net working capital.
The $1.06 billion price represents a multiple of approximately six times the Adjusted EBITDA of Clearwater Paper’s tissue segment during the twelve months ending March 31, 2024. The Company expects net proceeds from the transaction of approximately $850 million, which it intends to use to meaningfully delever its balance sheet and invest in growth initiatives for its continuing operations.
The transaction is expected to close in the latter part of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, including the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
Clearwater Paper Corporation is a premier supplier of quality consumer tissue and bleached paperboard.
