06:54 AM EDT, 04/17/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Silgan's ( SLGN ) bid to take over German medical packaging maker Gerresheimer has been rejected, Reuters reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Talks between the two companies have concluded, the sources reportedly said.

Silgan ( SLGN ) made a non-binding offer of 41 euros ($48.36) per share, Reuters previously reported.

Silgan ( SLGN ) and Gerresheimer did not immediately reply to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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