Gerresheimer jumps after Silgan signals interest in takeover

Gerresheimer AG

20/03/2026 13:45

** Shares in German medical packaging maker Gerresheimer GXIG.DE jumped 12%

** Reuters reported U.S. packaging company Silgan SLGN.N has signalled interest in taking over Gerresheimer

** Silgan is working with advisers on the approach, cautioning there is no certainty there will be a bid, a source told Reuters

** Shares are on track for their best day since May 2024

(Reporting by Emanuele Berro)

((emanuele.berro@thomsonreuters.com))