After the completion of the deal, which triggered concerns in the European Commission that it would drive up prices for companies and consumers, Ball will operate 75 metal beverage manufacturing facilities and joint ventures in various locations. Reuters had reported in February that Ball and Rexam had begun the process of shedding assets. Ball Corp. and Rexam were said to be in talks with Blackstone Group, Apollo Global Management, CVC Capital Partners, Onex Corp., and Madison Dearborn Partners, Silgan Holdings, and Ardagh, for the sale of certain assets.