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Published on 3/14/2008 in the Prospect News Special Situations Daily.

Gibraltar, Rosmar agree to combine

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., March 14 - Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement and plan of reorganization, merger and dissolution with Rosmar Packaging Group, Inc., it was announced on Friday.

The agreement calls for Gibraltar stockholders to receive $4.25 cash per share.

Gibraltar expects the transaction to close during the second quarter, subject to shareholder approval and financing, a company news release stated.

The newly formed corporation will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Rosmar.

Duff & Phelps advised Gibraltar's board of directors and provided a fairness opinion.

Gibraltar designs and manufactures specialty packaging products. The company is based in Hastings, Neb.

Rosmar, a Montreal-based Novacap II, LP portfolio company, operates packaging and printing facilities in Canada and the United States.

Acquirer:Rosmar Packaging Group, Inc.
Target:Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc.
Announcement date:March 13
Price per share:$4.25
Expected closing:Second quarter of 2008
Stock price of target:Pink Sheets: PACK: $1.35 on March 13

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