Viking Global Investors Leads $175 Million Preferred Equity Investment in r-pac International

NEW YORK, June 15, 2026 — Viking Global Investors (“Viking”), a global investment firm with $52 billion of capital under management, recently led a $175 million preferred equity investment in r-pac International (“r-pac”) to support r-pac’s continued growth and global expansion plans.

The Viking investment was made through Viking’s Structured Capital strategy. r-pac is a portfolio company of American Securities LLC, the U.S. private equity firm. Viking worked in partnership with American Securities and r-pac management to structure the strategic investment in alignment with the unique goals of the business.

Based in New York City, r-pac is a leading global provider of branded packaging, trim, and supply chain services and solutions from concept to execution to customers across the retail supply chain. r-pac serves a broad range of end markets, including apparel, footwear, accessories, electronics, home décor, beauty, patio and garden, among other product categories. r-pac’s advanced proprietary software with business intelligence and analytics engines offers connected merchandise, supply chain, and compliance and brand protection solutions.

Viking was advised by Nomura Securities International, Inc and Latham & Watkins LLP on the transaction.

About Viking Global Investors

Founded in 1999, Viking Global Investors is a global investment firm with a long-term, fundamental, research-intensive approach to investing. Viking manages $52 billion of capital across public and private investments. Viking has offices in Stamford, New York, Hong Kong, London, and San Francisco, and is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.vikingglobal.com.

About r-pac

Based in New York City, r-pac is a leading global provider of branded packaging, trim and supply chain services and solutions from concept to execution to customers across the retail supply chain. r-pac serves a broad range of end markets, including apparel, footwear, accessories, electronics, home bed and bath, home décor, beauty, patio, and garden, among other product categories. r-pac’s advanced proprietary software with business intelligence and analytics engines offers connected merchandise, supply chain and compliance and brand protection solutions, often complemented with its core product offering. For more information, visit www.r-pac.com or contact [email protected].