Jenner Advises Silgan Holdings Inc. in Completing its Acquisition of Weener Plastics Holdings
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October 21, 2024
A Jenner & Block team advised Silgan Holdings Inc. (Silgan) in closing its acquisition of Weener Plastics Holdings B.V., a leading producer of differentiated dispensing solutions for personal care, food, and healthcare products, for an enterprise value of €838 million. Weener operates a global network of 19 facilities predominantly in Europe and the Americas, with approximately 4,000 employees and proprietary manufacturing technologies, including significant clean room capabilities. Silgan entered into a definitive sale and purchase agreement for the transaction in July.
Linklaters LLP served as co-counsel on the acquisition.
Silgan financed the acquisition through term and revolving loan borrowings under its senior secured credit facility, which included a €700 million incremental term loan. Jenner also advised Silgan on the financing.
The Jenner team that represented Silgan throughout the acquisition was led by Partners Robert Rawn and Jeremy Casper and also included Partners Geoff Davis, Steve Englund, Brian Hart, Sheila Kailus, Jan Larson, Matt Renaud, and Stephanie Sebor, Associates Joshua Davids, Maliha Ikram, Daniel Robertson, and Alex Ryshina; and Summer Associate Jane Mezzino.
Partner Brian Hart, Associate Bill Erlain, and Law Clerk Yaseen Morshed led the team that represented Silgan on the financing.
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October 21, 2024
A Jenner & Block team advised Silgan Holdings Inc. (Silgan) in closing its acquisition of Weener Plastics Holdings B.V., a leading producer of differentiated dispensing solutions for personal care, food, and healthcare products, for an enterprise value of €838 million. Weener operates a global network of 19 facilities predominantly in Europe and the Americas, with approximately 4,000 employees and proprietary manufacturing technologies, including significant clean room capabilities. Silgan entered into a definitive sale and purchase agreement for the transaction in July.
Linklaters LLP served as co-counsel on the acquisition.
Silgan financed the acquisition through term and revolving loan borrowings under its senior secured credit facility, which included a €700 million incremental term loan. Jenner also advised Silgan on the financing.
The Jenner team that represented Silgan throughout the acquisition was led by Partners Robert Rawn and Jeremy Casper and also included Partners Geoff Davis, Steve Englund, Brian Hart, Sheila Kailus, Jan Larson, Matt Renaud, and Stephanie Sebor, Associates Joshua Davids, Maliha Ikram, Daniel Robertson, and Alex Ryshina; and Summer Associate Jane Mezzino.
Partner Brian Hart, Associate Bill Erlain, and Law Clerk Yaseen Morshed led the team that represented Silgan on the financing.
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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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