Factory Operations Carry Half of Silgan’s Integration Synergies
Procurement accounts for about $67.5 million. Where do suppliers of steel, coatings and inks, and inspection equipment retain bargaining power?
Silgan’s planned combined company will have $7.3 billion in revenue and more than 100 plants. The company says half of its $225 million in annual synergies will come from factory operations and 30% from procurement, creating different negotiating dynamics across the materials used in metal printing.
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Sean Fabry divided the synergies into three parts. Silgan Holdings’ executive vice president and chief financial officer described the split as “approximately 20% SG&A, 30% procurement and 50% factory operations”. SG&A means selling, general and administrative expenses.…
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