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ZURICH, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor plc (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC) will announce its Half Year 2024 results for the six months ended 31 December 2023 after the US market closes on Tuesday 6 February 2024.  A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held at 5.30pm US Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday 6 February 2024 / 9.30am Australian Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday 7 February 2024. For those wishing to participate in the call please see dial-in details below:USA & Canada            ...

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Amcor Plc. (AMCR) shares have lost 16.1% in a year against the industry’s growth of 2.2%. This mainly reflects lower volumes due to weak consumer demand. Higher input costs and supply-chain headwinds added to the company’s woes. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Low Volume, High Costs AilAmcor’s volumes have been bearing the brunt of weak consumer demand due to the current inflationary environment. Customers have also been lowering their inventory, which further impacted demand. In fiscal 2023, Amcor ...

Part I [Financial Statements (unaudited)](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(unaudited)) This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2023, covering income, balance sheets, cash flows, equity, and notes on accounting policies, acquisitions, and restructuring activities [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Amcor reported Q1 FY24 net sales of **$3,443 million**, down from **$3,712 million**, with net income attributable to Amcor plc decreasing to **$152 million** from **$232 million**, and diluted EPS falling to **$0.105** from **$0.155** Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (Q1 FY24 vs Q1 FY23) | Metric | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 ($) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 ($) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales** | 3,443 million | 3,712 million | -7.2 | | **Gross Profit** | 645 million | 668 million | -3.4 | | **Operating Income** | 270 million | 342 million | -21.1 | | **Net Income Attributable to Amcor plc** | 152 million | 232 million | -34.5 | | **Diluted EPS** | 0.105 | 0.155 | -32.3 | [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of September 30, 2023, Amcor's total assets were **$16,683 million**, slightly down from **$17,003 million**, with total liabilities at **$12,719 million** and shareholders' equity at **$3,964 million** Balance Sheet Summary | Metric | September 30, 2023 ($) | June 30, 2023 ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | 5,085 million | 5,308 million | | **Total Assets** | 16,683 million | 17,003 million | | **Total Current Liabilities** | 4,005 million | 4,476 million | | **Total Liabilities** | 12,719 million | 12,913 million | | **Total Shareholders' Equity** | 3,964 million | 4,090 million | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) In Q1 FY24, net cash used in operating activities improved to **$135 million** from **$260 million**, while net cash used in investing activities decreased to **$142 million**, resulting in a period-end cash balance of **$524 million** Cash Flow Summary (Q1 FY24 vs Q1 FY23) | Cash Flow Activity | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2023 ($) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Cash Used in Operating Activities** | (135 million) | (260 million) | | **Net Cash Used in Investing Activities** | (142 million) | (240 million) | | **Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities** | 141 million | 326 million | | **Net Decrease in Cash** | (165 million) | (213 million) | | **Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period** | 524 million | 562 million | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail financial statements, covering new accounting guidance for supplier finance, recent acquisitions, 2023 Restructuring Plan costs, segment performance, contingencies, and subsequent events like dividend declarations - The company adopted new disclosure requirements for its voluntary supply chain financing (SCF) programs. As of September 30, 2023, amounts due to suppliers participating in these programs totaled **$900 million**, down from **$1,100 million** at June 30, 2023[29](index=29&type=chunk)[30](index=30&type=chunk) - In Q1 FY24, the company acquired a flexible packaging manufacturer in India for **$14 million** plus **$10 million** in assumed debt. This follows two acquisitions in FY23: a protein packaging machine manufacturer in New Zealand (**$45 million**) and a medical device packaging site in China (**$60 million**)[33](index=33&type=chunk)[34](index=34&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk) - The 2023 Restructuring Plan, funded by proceeds from the sale of the Russian business, is expected to cost **$200-$220 million**. As of September 30, 2023, the company has incurred **$120 million** in net expenses under this plan[39](index=39&type=chunk)[43](index=43&type=chunk) - The company has contingencies related to tax claims in Brazil, with recorded accruals of **$13 million** and a reasonably possible additional loss exposure of **$25 million**. Environmental remediation accruals total **$62 million** (**$9 million** for waste disposal sites and **$53 million** for company-owned sites)[107](index=107&type=chunk)[109](index=109&type=chunk) - Subsequent to the quarter's end, on October 31, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of **$0.1250 per share**[113](index=113&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=30&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses Q1 FY24 financial results, noting a **7%** net sales decrease and **34%** net income drop due to market conditions and destocking, covering segment performance, restructuring impact, higher interest expenses, and increased net debt to **$6.6 billion** [Significant Developments Affecting the Periods Presented](index=31&type=section&id=Significant%20Developments%20Affecting%20the%20Periods%20Presented) The company faced challenging Q1 FY24 economic conditions, including customer destocking, soft demand, and inflation, leading to higher borrowing costs and the ongoing **$200-$220 million** 2023 Restructuring Plan - Market conditions remained challenging with continued customer destocking and soft consumer demand, which are expected to persist in the near term[119](index=119&type=chunk) - The 2023 Restructuring Plan, funded by proceeds from the sale of the Russian business, is expected to have total net expenses of **$200-$220 million**. As of September 30, 2023, projects with an expected net cost of **$170 million** have been initiated[122](index=122&type=chunk)[123](index=123&type=chunk) - Highly inflationary accounting for Argentine subsidiaries resulted in a negative impact of **$17 million** in Q1 FY24, compared to **$8 million** in the prior year period[125](index=125&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=33&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Consolidated net sales for Q1 FY24 fell **7%** to **$3.4 billion** due to volume decline, with net income dropping **34%** to **$152 million**, impacted by sales and Adjusted EBIT declines in both Flexibles and Rigid Packaging segments, alongside higher interest and restructuring costs Flexibles Segment Performance (Q1 FY24 vs Q1 FY23) | Metric | Q1 FY2024 ($) | Q1 FY2023 ($) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales** | 2,568 million | 2,779 million | -8 | | **Adjusted EBIT** | 322 million | 353 million | -9 | | **Adjusted EBIT Margin** | 12.5% | 12.7% | -0.2 p.p. | Rigid Packaging Segment Performance (Q1 FY24 vs Q1 FY23) | Metric | Q1 FY2024 ($) | Q1 FY2023 ($) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales** | 875 million | 933 million | -6 | | **Adjusted EBIT** | 62 million | 66 million | -5 | | **Adjusted EBIT Margin** | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0 p.p. | - Interest expense increased by **44%** to **$85 million** in Q1 FY24 from **$59 million** in Q1 FY23, driven by higher interest rates[136](index=136&type=chunk) - Restructuring expenses increased significantly to **$28 million** from **$1 million** in the prior year, mainly due to the 2023 Restructuring Plan[134](index=134&type=chunk) [Presentation of Non-GAAP Information](index=38&type=section&id=Presentation%20of%20Non-GAAP%20Information) This section reconciles GAAP to non-GAAP measures, showing Q1 FY24 Adjusted EBIT at **$358 million** (down from **$392 million**) and Adjusted net income at **$226 million** (compared to **$271 million**), after excluding items like amortization and restructuring costs Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted Net Income | Metric | Q1 FY2024 ($) | Q1 FY2023 ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net income attributable to Amcor plc** | 152 | 232 | | **EBIT** | 268 | 342 | | **Adjustments** | 90 | 50 | | **Adjusted EBIT** | **358** | **392** | | **Adjusted net income** | **226** | **271** | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=41&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company's liquidity is primarily from operating cash flow and borrowings, with net debt increasing to **$6.6 billion** from **$6.1 billion**, maintaining investment-grade ratings and **$1.0 billion** in undrawn credit facilities, while repurchasing **$30 million** in shares - Net debt increased to **$6.6 billion** as of September 30, 2023, from **$6.1 billion** as of June 30, 2023[144](index=144&type=chunk)[165](index=165&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2023, the company had **$1.0 billion** in undrawn credit facilities available and was in compliance with all debt covenants[165](index=165&type=chunk)[166](index=166&type=chunk) - During the quarter, the company repurchased approximately **$30 million** of its shares as part of a **$100 million** buyback program announced in February 2023[169](index=169&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=45&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company reports no material changes in its market risk during Q1 FY24, encompassing interest rates, commodity prices, and currency fluctuations, which are managed via derivative instruments - There have been no material changes in the company's market risk during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024[171](index=171&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=44&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2023, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - Based on an evaluation as of September 30, 2023, the CEO and CFO concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective[173](index=173&type=chunk) - There were no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024[174](index=174&type=chunk) Part II [Legal Proceedings](index=45&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) This section incorporates by reference legal proceedings and contingencies from Note 13 of the financial statements, including tax matters in Brazil and environmental remediation obligations - Information regarding legal proceedings is detailed in Note 13, "Contingencies and Legal Proceedings," of the financial statements[176](index=176&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=45&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company reports no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 - There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023[177](index=177&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=45&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%2C%20Use%20of%20Proceeds%2C%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) This section details the company's Q1 FY24 share repurchase activities, totaling **6.65 million** shares at an average price of **$11.27**, with **3.15 million** shares under the public buyback program, leaving **$39 million** available Share Repurchase Activity (Q1 FY24) | Period | Total Shares Purchased (millions) | Avg. Price Paid Per Share ($) | Shares Purchased Under Program (millions) | Remaining Program Value ($ millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **July 2023** | 0 | — | 0 | 69 | | **August 2023** | 3.842 | 12.57 | 0.342 | 66 | | **September 2023** | 2.809 | 9.49 | 2.809 | 39 | | **Total** | **6.651** | **11.27** | **3.151** | **39** | [Exhibits](index=46&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including CEO and CFO certifications and Inline XBRL documents

Amcor plc (NYSE:AMCR) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2023 5:30 PM ET Company Participants Tracey Whitehead - Head of Investor Relations Ron Delia - Chief Executive Officer Michael Casamento - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ghansham Panjabi - Baird Daniel Kang - CLSA Adam Samuelson - Goldman Sachs George Staphos - Bank of America Sam Seow - Citi Mike Roxland - Truist Securities Richard Johnson - Jefferies Cameron McDonald - E&P Nathan Reilly - UBS John Purtell - Macquarie ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number 001-38932 AMCOR PLC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Amcor reported a 1% increase in adjusted EBIT for fiscal 2023, with full-year adjusted EBIT of $1.6 billion [10][11] - Reported net sales for the year were up 1%, impacted by a 3% unfavorable currency effect and approximately $775 million in pricing to recover higher raw material costs [10][11] - Adjusted EPS for the year was $0.733 per share, down 2% on a comparable constant currency basis [11][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Flexibles segment, reported sales were in line with last year, with a 5% sales growth attributed to raw material cost recovery, but volumes were down 3% [16][17] - Rigid Packaging saw a 4% increase in reported net sales, but organic sales declined by 3% due to a 4% drop in volumes [19][20] - Adjusted EBIT for Flexibles was up 1% on a comparable constant currency basis, while Rigid Packaging's adjusted EBIT was down 7% [17][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The North American and European markets experienced high single-digit volume declines in the June quarter, consistent with soft retail scanner data [18][21] - Emerging markets showed better volume performance, with Asia's volumes flat and Latin America down mid-single digits [81] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Amcor is focused on long-term growth through innovation and sustainability initiatives, particularly in high-value markets [9][30] - The company is pursuing value-creating M&A opportunities, including the recent acquisition of Phoenix flexible packaging in India [9][30] - Amcor aims to return to mid-single-digit earnings growth in the second half of fiscal 2024, supported by cost reduction initiatives and cycling easier volume comparatives [8][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted ongoing inflation, softening consumer demand, and customer destocking as significant challenges [6][12] - The expectation for fiscal 2024 includes adjusted EPS of approximately $0.67 to $0.71 per share, with organic growth anticipated to be low-single-digit [24][25] - Management expressed confidence in returning to solid earnings growth without relying on significant changes in demand [28] Other Important Information - Amcor returned approximately $1.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the year [13][14] - The company has reduced its inventory balances by over $400 million from peak levels in November 2022 [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the assumptions for fiscal year '24 in context of the 3% decline reported in fiscal year '23? - Management expects first half volumes to be down mid to high single digits, with the second half potentially flat to low single digits, assuming no further destocking [40] Question: Can you provide insight into the destocking across major regions? - Destocking has been broad, with early signs in meat and premium coffee categories, and management anticipates it will largely be behind by the end of the calendar year [42][43] Question: What is the outlook for interest expense in fiscal '24? - Interest expense is expected to be in the range of $320 million to $340 million due to rising global rates [45][46] Question: How is the company addressing SKU rationalization from major customers? - SKU rationalization is seen as beneficial, simplifying the business and aligning with sustainable formats [77][78] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding the protein packaging market? - Amcor is well-positioned with a comprehensive product portfolio and recent acquisitions to drive growth in the protein category [30][32][66]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number 001-38932 AMCOR PLC (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Jersey 98-1455367 (State or other jurisdiction ...

Amcor plc (NYSE:AMCR) Q3 2023 Results Conference Call May 2, 2023 5:30 PM ET Company Participants Tracey Whitehead - Head of Investor Relations Ron Delia - Chief Executive Officer Michael Casamento - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ghansham Panjabi - Baird Anthony Pettinari - Citi Keith Chau - MST Daniel Kang - CLSA Adam Samuelson - Goldman Sachs John Purtell - Macquarie Richard Johnson - Jefferies Kyle White - Deutsche Bank Jacob Cakarnis - Jordan Brook Campbell-Crawford - Bar & Joy Na ...