Sealed Air has reported net earnings of $44 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a change from a net loss of less than $1 million in the same period a year earlier.

The bubble wrap maker’s net sales rose 2% in the quarter to $1.4 billion, with its protective segment up 3% and its food segment up 2%.

Results for the quarter were impacted by $69 million of special item expenses, down from $110 million in the year-ago quarter.

The reduction was primarily attributable to lower special income tax-related charges and reduced restructuring costs, partially offset by transaction-related expenses related to the pending acquisition of CD&R.

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter reached $278 million, representing 19.8% of net sales, compared to $271 million or 19.7% of net sales in the year-ago period.

The improvement was primarily attributable to lower operating costs due to productivity gains and favorable foreign exchange effects, although they were partially offset by unfavorable net price realization and lower volumes in the food segment.

Food segment sales in the fourth quarter were $937 million, up 2% year-over-year, with currency impacts contributing $28 million (3%).

Protection segment sales were $464 million, up 3%, including a favorable currency impact of $10 million (2%).

Sealed Air will be taken private in an acquisition by funds affiliated with CD&R.

Valued at $10.3 billion, the transaction was agreed upon in November 2025with shareholders entitled to receive $42.15 per share in cash.

shareholders approved the merger at a special meeting last month. Closing is expected in mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

For the full year 2025, Sealed Air reported net sales of $5.36 billion, a decrease of less than 1% from 2024. Power segment sales were essentially flat, while protection segment sales fell 2%.

Full-year net earnings reached $441 million, up from $270 million in 2024.

Adjusted EBITDA was $1.1 billion, representing 21.2% of net sales.

Dividend payments for the year totaled $119 million compared to $118 million last year, while net debt fell to $3.7 billion at the end of the year from $4 billion a year earlier.

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