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Pactiv Announces Expiration and Final Results of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 6.400% Notes Due January 15,

^{Published on 2010-11-16 12:10:32 - Market Wire}
 

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Pactiv Corporation (NYSE: PTV), a leader in the consumer and foodservice packaging markets, announced today that it has been acquired by Reynolds Group Holdings Limited (aReynolds Groupa) pursuant to the terms of the previously announced merger agreement between the parties. Immediately following the consummation of the merger transaction, Pactiv accepted for payment all of its 6.400% Notes due 2018 (the a2018 Notesa) validly tendered pursuant to its tender offer and consent solicitation relating to the 2018 Notes. The purchased notes were canceled.

The tender offer and consent solicitation for Pactiva™s 2018 Notes expired at 12:01 a.m. New York City time on November 16, 2010. As of that time, holders of (i) approximately $234,336,000 of aggregate principal amount of 2018 Notes had validly tendered their 2018 Notes with the related consents delivered and (ii) approximately $385,000 of aggregate principal amount of 2018 Notes had validly delivered their consents without tendering their 2018 Notes.

Based on the receipt of the required consents in connection with the tender offer and consent solicitation for the 2018 Notes, Pactiv and the trustee under the related indenture executed a new global note to eliminate the achange of controla covenants contained in the then-existing global note governing the 2018 Notes.

This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Pactiva™s 6.400% Notes due 2018. The tender offer and consent solicitation for Pactiva™s 2018 Notes was made only pursuant to the offer to purchase and consent solicitation statement, consent and letter of transmittal and related materials that Pactiv previously distributed to noteholders.

About Pactiv

Pactiv Corporation (NYSE: PTV) is a leader in the consumer and foodservice/food packaging markets it serves. With 2009 sales of $3.4 billion, Pactiv derives more than 80 percent of its sales from market sectors in which it holds the No. 1 or No. 2 market-share position. Pactiva™s Hefty^® brand products include waste bags, slider storage bags, disposable tableware, and disposable cookware. Pactiva™s foodservice/food packaging offering is one of the broadest in the industry, including both custom and stock products in a variety of materials. For more information, visit [ www.pactiv.com ].

About Reynolds Group Holdings Limited

Reynolds Group Holdings Limited is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of consumer food and beverage packaging and storage products and operates through five primary segments: SIG, Evergreen, Reynolds Consumer, Reynolds Foodservice and Closures. Reynolds Group Holdings Limited is based in Auckland, New Zealand. Additional information regarding Reynolds Group Holdings Limited is available at [ www.reynoldsgroupholdings.com ].