A Package Deal

Hicks, Blackstone IPO of industrial company noted for size and structure, which includes earn out units


By Kelly Holman

July 7, 2008

Hicks Acquisition Co., a Dallas special purpose acquisition company established by private equity financier Thomas Hicks, reached a definitive agreement to go public with Graham Packaging Holdings in a $3.2 billion transaction with The Blackstone Group, marking one of the largest transactions to be executed between a blank check entity and industrial company.

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