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Unipetrol RPA has entered a share purchase agreement (SPA) with Anwil to acquire chemical firm Spolana.

The agreement aims to boost the company’s production and sales.

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Unipetrol, an oil distributing company with significant packaging operations, has acquired the Czech-based company for a consideration of €1m ($1.12m).

Westlake Chemical will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Axiall.

The transaction is subject to Axiall’s shareholders approval and customary closing conditions.

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Westlake Chemical supplies petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated building products, will acquire Axiall Corp. for a consideration of approximately $3.8bn, which includes the company’s debt and other liabilities.

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British Polythene Industries (BPI), a producer of polythene films, will be acquired by RPC Group in a cash-and-share transaction.

RPC Group, a rigid plastic packaging solutions producer and distributor, will purchase the company in a transaction worth £261m ($379.56m).

"British Polythene Industries (BPI), a producer of polythene films, will be acquired by RPC Group in a cash-and-share transaction."

According to the terms of the acquisition, each BPI shareholder will be paid £4.70 ($6.83) in cash and 0.60141 in new RPC ordinary shares.

RPC Group will secure funds for the cash transaction through a private placement of shares, while its existing revolving credit facility will be used to fund the rest.

E. & J. Gallo Winery has acquired wine seller and producer Orin Swift Cellars in a move to boost its business in the luxury wine segment.

Under the terms of the transaction, E. & J. Gallo Winery will acquire the company’s brand, related inventory, and tasting room.

Image: E. & J. Gallo Winery is the world’s largest family-owned winery. Photo: courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.