Silgan Announces Agreement to Acquire Portola Packaging, a Leading Manufacturer of Plastic Closures In All Cash Deal Worth $266 Million

Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: SLGN ), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Portola Packaging, Inc., a leading manufacturer of plastic closures. This business, with sales of approximately $200 million