SEALED AIR CORP/DE 8-K

What Happened Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) filed an 8-K on March 23, 2026 announcing that it has received all regulatory approvals required to complete its pending acquisition under the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 16, 2025. The buyer is Sword Purchaser, LLC (affiliated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC) with Sword Merger Sub, Inc. as the merger subsidiary. The company said the transaction is expected to close in April 2026, subject to satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions. A press release dated March 23, 2026 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K filed March 23, 2026 (Item 8.01 Other Events).
• Agreement date: Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 16, 2025.
• Parties: Sealed Air, Sword Purchaser, LLC (affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice), and Sword Merger Sub, Inc.
• Timing/status: All required regulatory approvals obtained; closing expected in April 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Why It Matters Receipt of all required regulatory approvals is a material milestone that reduces a major regulatory risk for the transaction and increases the likelihood the deal will close on the expected timetable. Retail investors should monitor follow-up disclosures about the final closing, any shareholder actions, and related operational or financial impacts once the acquisition is completed. The company’s press release (Exhibit 99.1) is attached to the 8-K for more detail.