Japan's Oji Holdings is all set to acquire shares of Box Asia Group, a manufacturer of folding box and high grade corrugated carton box based in Thailand, as part of its expansion plans in the East Asian market.
The firm has entered into a share sale and purchase agreement with a shareholder holding 100% of all issued shares of Box Asia Group.
In a different transaction, Oji acquired 27% shares of S.PACK & Print , which is in the same industry with Box in Thailand, according to the company.
Oji already owns 23.33% stake in S.PACK that it bought in March 2011. With about 50% stake, Oji will henceforth execute Tender Offer as per the Securities and Exchange Act in Thailand.
Source:
http://www.packaging-business-review.com/news/oji-holdings-to-acquire-stake-in-thai-packaging-firm-051012
