Sealed Air has agreed to be acquired by funds affiliated with private equity company Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) in an all-cash transaction valuing the packaging materials company at $10.3bn. The deal, approved by Sealed Air’s board, is expected to close in mid-2026. Sealed Air will become privately held, retain its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Sealed Air board chairman Henry Keizer stated: “After careful review of strategic alternative ...

Shares of Sealed Air, the maker of bubble wrap, have added about one-quarter of their value in 2025. LAW Ho Ming / Getty Images Close Key Takeaways Sealed Air (SEE) shares slid about 3% Monday afternoon, after the maker of bubble wrap agreed to be taken private by private equity firm CD&R in a $6.2 billion deal. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company said the all-cash purchase would pay investors $42.15 per share, 2.6% below its closing price Friday. However, that was still some 16% above last Wednesday's closin ...

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CD&R agreed to buy Sealed Air in a deal valuing the packaging company that invented Bubble Wrap at $6.2 billion https://t.co/bDAkVLscbD ...

Private equity firm CD&R is nearing an acquisition of Sealed Air, the packaging company behind Bubble Wrap https://t.co/3jhnSSewdy ...

Sealed Air buyout talks with private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) are raising expectations of a major shift in the global packaging sector. The potential take-private deal would remove the Bubble Wrap maker from public markets and could reshape strategy, ownership and investment priorities across the industry. Market reaction to sealed air buyout rumours News of the possible Sealed Air buyout sparked a sharp rise in the company’s share price, as investors anticipated a takeover premium to ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets faced a significant downturn on November 13, 2025, marking one of the worst trading days since April, driven by concerns over high valuations of AI-related stocks and skepticism regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts [1][10] - Major indexes closed sharply lower, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping 2.3%, the S&P 500 falling 1.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average shedding approximately 797 points, or 1.7% [2][10] Sector Performance - The negative sentiment was largely due to a rotation out of high-flying technology and AI stocks, as investors questioned the sustainability of their rapid gains, leading to a shift towards more defensive market areas [3] - Treasury yields increased, adding pressure to stock valuations, particularly for growth-oriented companies [3] Company-Specific News - Nvidia (NVDA) was a major drag on the market, with shares falling between 3.6% and 4.2%, as investor scrutiny over its valuation increased [5] - Tesla (TSLA) shares declined nearly 7% due to a steep year-over-year sales decline in China, highlighting competition and demand challenges [5] - The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) saw its shares tumble between 7.8% and 8.9% after missing quarterly sales forecasts, despite exceeding profit expectations [5] - Alphabet (GOOGL) experienced a notable drop of 2.3% amid the broader tech sell-off [5] - Cisco Systems (CSCO) rose 4.5% after boosting its full-year profit and revenue forecasts, driven by strong demand for networking equipment [5] - Sealed Air (SEE) shares soared between 16% and 19.6% following reports of a potential take-private deal [5] - Verizon Communications (VZ) shares rose 0.7% on plans to cut approximately 15,000 jobs for cost optimization [5] - Other AI-related stocks faced declines, including Super Micro Computer (SMCI) down 7.4%, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) down between 6.5% and 6.7%, and Broadcom (AVGO) down between 4.3% and 5.65% [5] - Companies in the cryptocurrency space also saw declines, with Robinhood Markets (HOOD) dropping nearly 9%, Interactive Brokers (IBKR) losing 7.8%, and Coinbase Global (COIN) sinking 6.9% [5] Economic Data and Federal Reserve Outlook - The market is awaiting crucial economic data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and employment reports for October, which are expected to be delayed due to the recent end of the federal government shutdown [4][6] - The Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates remains a dominant theme, with skepticism about another rate cut in December, as the probability of a 25-basis-point cut decreased from 70% to approximately 53% [7] Upcoming Events - Nvidia's upcoming earnings report is highly anticipated, as it could serve as a significant test for the prevailing optimism surrounding AI technology [8]

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Group 1: Market Overview - Major U.S. equities indexes experienced a decline, with technology shares significantly impacting the Nasdaq, which fell nearly 2% [1] - The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also reported lower performance following the end of the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history [1] Group 2: Company Performance - Cisco Systems (CSCO) saw its stock surge over 4% after the company raised its full-year profit outlook [3] - The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) shares dropped 9% due to weaker-than-expected revenue, particularly in its linear TV networks business [2] - Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) stock fell 11% after the company revised its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA forecasts downward [2] - WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) shares plummeted 25% after projecting a decline in fourth-quarter revenue [2] - Sealed Air (SEE) shares soared 19% following reports of potential talks with private-equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice for a private acquisition [3] - Firefly Aerospace (FLY) shares jumped 17% after posting better-than-expected results and a positive full-year revenue projection [3] Group 3: Commodity and Currency Movements - Oil futures rose nearly 1%, trading just above $59 per barrel [3] - Gold futures remained relatively unchanged at around $4,200 per ounce [3] - The yield on the 10-year Treasury note increased to 4.10% [3] - The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro, pound, and yen [3] - Cryptocurrency prices were mixed, with Bitcoin trading under $101,000 [3]