DS Smith Plc shares surged after the company confirmed it had received an initial approach from British rival Mondi Plc about a potential deal to create one of the world’s largest makers of packaging supplies.
While no firm takeover proposal has been received, “the board of DS Smith understands that Mondi is considering a possible offer,” the company said in a statement Thursday.
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