US paper and packaging company International Paper Co is set to pickup majority stake of 53.5% in Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills (AP Paper) for about USD 257 million in cash.
The Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper will also make a 21.5% open offer for USD 104 million. The industry leader, which has operations in more than 20 countries, also raised its quarterly dividend by about 40%. Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills (APPM) is a part of India's LN Bangur Group. Commenting on the deal CNBC-TV18Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!