Q3 2025 Performance Highlights - Revenues reached $409 million, a 3.8% year-over-year growth assuming the Sterling acquisition occurred on 1/1/2023[20, 22] - Adjusted EBITDA was $118 million, resulting in a 29% Adjusted EBITDA Margin[20] - Adjusted Diluted EPS was $030[20] - Adjusted Operating Cash Flow reached $805 million after adjusting for $81 million of Sterling acquisition and integration costs[22, 52] Synergy Realization and Financial Outlook - $52 million in run rate synergies were actioned as of September 30, 2025[44] - The company is targeting total run rate synergies of $65 million to $80 million within two years post-closing[43, 77] - Full year 2025 revenue guidance is refined to $1535 billion to $1570 billion[61] - Full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is refined to $430 million to $440 million, with an approximate 28% margin[61] Strategic Focus and Growth Drivers - Retention reached 97%, up from 96% in Q2[23, 41] - Go-to-market success resulted in combined new logo, upsell, and cross-sell contribution of 9%[41] - The company is focused on FA 50 strategy, actioning best-of-breed product and platform approach to accelerate new logo, upsell and cross-sell, and enhance customer value proposition[17]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EPS for Q1 2026 was $0.193, an 18% increase compared to the previous year, exceeding the midpoint of guidance [6][10] - EBIT for the quarter was $687 million, up approximately 4% on a comparable basis, with an EBIT margin of 12%, which is 110 basis points higher than last year [11][10] - Free cash outflow for Q1 was $343 million, representing a year-over-year improvement of over $160 million prior to acquisition-related costs [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the global flexible packaging solutions segment, net sales increased by 25% on a constant currency basis, primarily due to the Berry acquisition, but were down 2% on a comparable basis [16] - Adjusted EBIT for the flexible packaging segment rose 28% on a constant currency basis to $426 million, driven by acquired earnings [17] - In the global rigid packaging solutions segment, net sales increased by 205% on a constant currency basis, with adjusted EBIT of $295 million, a 365% increase [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Emerging markets performed better than developed markets, with solid growth in Asia, while volumes in developed markets were down low single digits [10][16] - Demand in North America and Europe was down low single digits, with specific weakness noted in the unconverted film category in Europe [16][35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering core business execution, integrating Berry, realizing synergies, and optimizing its portfolio [7][9] - The board approved an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.13 per share, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns [9][30] - Strategic initiatives include defining the core portfolio, exploring alternatives for non-core assets, and leveraging combined capabilities for growth [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in delivering at least $260 million in synergies in Fiscal 2026, independent of macroeconomic improvements [9][30] - The company anticipates strong earnings and cash flow growth, with EPS growth guidance reaffirmed at 12%-17% for the fiscal year [22][30] - Management acknowledged challenges in consumer affordability impacting certain categories, particularly in Europe [35][42] Other Important Information - The company has identified opportunities for improvement in safety metrics, with 89% of combined sites injury-free in Q1 [7] - The transition of CFO Michael Casamento to an advisory role was noted, with Steve Sugar set to join as the new CFO [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about volume decline in flexible business - Management noted that volumes were expected to be similar to Q4, with specific weakness in the unconverted film category in Europe due to general market softness [35][36] Question: Update on North American beverage business - Management reported good operational progress, with profitability increased sequentially despite volume softness, and ongoing exploration of strategic alternatives for the non-core business [38][39] Question: Volume performance in high-growth categories - Focus categories generally performed better than the overall business, with strong growth in pet care and dairy, while some categories like meat faced challenges [41][42] Question: Synergy benefits from combining businesses - Management highlighted strong synergy delivery and confidence in achieving at least $260 million in synergies, with ongoing momentum in the pipeline [51][52] Question: Update on private label exposure - Management acknowledged underrepresentation in private label markets and identified it as a focus area for future growth [75][76] Question: Prospects for healthcare business - Management expressed optimism for continued improvement in the healthcare segment, particularly in North America, while noting flat performance in Europe [80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EPS for Q1 was $0.193, an 18% increase compared to the previous year, exceeding the midpoint of guidance [6][10] - EBIT for the quarter was $687 million, up approximately 4% on a comparable basis, with an EBIT margin of 12%, which is 110 basis points higher than the previous year [11][10] - Free cash outflow for Q1 was $343 million, representing a year-over-year improvement of over $160 million prior to acquisition-related costs [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the global flexible packaging solutions segment, net sales increased by 25% on a constant currency basis, primarily due to the Berry acquisition, but were down 2% on a comparable basis [16] - Adjusted EBIT for the flexible packaging segment rose 28% on a constant currency basis to $426 million, driven by acquired earnings [17] - In the global rigid packaging solutions segment, net sales increased by 205% on a constant currency basis, but were lower than the prior year on a comparable basis due to a 1% volume decline [18][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Emerging markets performed better than developed markets, with solid growth in Asia, while developed markets saw low single-digit declines [10][16] - Demand in North America and Europe was down low single digits, with volumes in emerging markets remaining in line with last year [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering core business execution, integrating Berry, realizing synergies, and optimizing its portfolio [7][9] - The board approved an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.13 per share, reflecting confidence in cash flow generation [9][30] - The company anticipates at least $260 million in synergies for fiscal 2026, with a total of $650 million expected through fiscal 2028 [8][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in delivering strong earnings and free cash flow growth, independent of macroeconomic improvements [9][22] - The company expects EPS growth of 12%-17% for fiscal 2026, supported by synergy realization [22][30] - Management acknowledged challenges in consumer affordability impacting certain categories, particularly in Europe [35][42] Other Important Information - The company has identified non-core assets and entered agreements to sell two businesses for approximately $100 million [8][9] - The CFO announced his departure, with a new CFO set to join, indicating a transition in leadership [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about volume decline in flexible business - Management noted that volumes were expected to be similar to Q4, with a specific weakness in the unconverted film category in Europe due to general market softness [35][36] Question: Update on North American beverage business - Management reported good operational progress and increased profitability, while exploring strategic alternatives for the non-core beverage business [38][39] Question: Volume performance in high-growth categories - Management indicated that focus categories generally performed better than the overall business, with strong growth in pet care and dairy [41][42] Question: Synergy benefits from combining businesses - Management highlighted that synergies are being realized, with a strong pipeline building, particularly in Latin America [51][54] Question: Update on private label products - Management acknowledged underrepresentation in private label markets and plans to drive additional growth in this area [75][76] Question: Healthcare business performance - Management expressed confidence in the healthcare segment, expecting continued improvement into calendar 2026 [80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EPS for Q1 2026 was $0.193, an 18% increase compared to the previous year, exceeding the midpoint of guidance [5][10] - EBIT for the quarter was $687 million, up approximately 4% on a comparable basis, with an EBIT margin of 12%, which is 110 basis points higher than last year [11][10] - Free cash outflow for Q1 was $343 million, representing a year-over-year improvement of over $160 million before acquisition-related costs [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the global flexible packaging solutions segment, net sales increased by 25% on a constant currency basis, primarily due to the Berry acquisition, but were down 2% on a comparable basis [16] - Adjusted EBIT for the flexible packaging segment rose 28% on a constant currency basis to $426 million, driven by acquired earnings [17] - In the global rigid packaging solutions segment, net sales increased by 205% on a constant currency basis, but were lower than the prior year on a comparable basis, reflecting a 1% volume decline [18][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Emerging markets performed better than developed markets, with solid growth in Asia, while developed markets in North America and Europe saw low single-digit declines in demand [10][16] - Volumes in focus categories such as pet care and dairy showed good growth, while broader nutrition categories experienced weakness [17][42] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering core business execution, integrating Berry, realizing synergies, and optimizing its portfolio [6][9] - The board approved an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.13 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders [9][29] - The company aims to achieve at least $260 million in synergies in Fiscal 2026, with a total of $650 million expected through Fiscal 2028 [12][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in delivering strong earnings and free cash flow growth, with EPS growth guidance of 12%-17% for Fiscal 2026 [5][21] - The company is well-positioned to achieve its financial objectives without relying on improvements in the macroeconomic environment [9][30] - Management acknowledged challenges in consumer affordability and market softness, particularly in Europe, affecting flexible packaging demand [34][35] Other Important Information - The company has identified opportunities for improvement in safety metrics, with 89% of combined sites remaining injury-free in Q1 [6] - The company is exploring strategic alternatives for non-core assets and has entered agreements to sell two businesses for approximately $100 million [8][9] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the recent decline in flexible business volumes? - Management noted that the decline is primarily due to weakness in the unconverted film category in Europe, reflecting general market softness [34][35] Question: Any updates on the North American beverage business? - Management reported good operational progress and increased profitability, while exploring strategic alternatives for the non-core beverage business [37][39] Question: How are the focus categories performing? - Focus categories generally performed better than the overall business, with strong growth in pet care and dairy, while healthcare showed mixed results [41][42] Question: Can you elaborate on synergy benefits from the Berry acquisition? - Management highlighted that synergies are coming through and are expected to build, with a strong pipeline for revenue synergies [50][51] Question: What is the outlook for healthcare in 2026? - Management expects continued improvement in healthcare performance, particularly in North America, while European performance remains flat [74][75]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects adjusted EPS growth of 12% to 17% in fiscal 2026, with free cash flow anticipated to double to €1.8 to €1.9 billion [6][30] - Annual adjusted free cash flow for fiscal 2025 was $926 million, with capital expenditures of $580 million, up from the previous year [26][27] - Leverage was 3.5 times at the end of the quarter, expected to decrease to approximately 3.1 to 3.2 times over the next twelve months [27][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Global Flexible Packaging Solutions segment, combined volumes were down approximately 1.5%, with North America experiencing low single-digit declines [22] - The Global Rigid Packaging Solutions segment saw net sales increase by 121% on a constant currency basis, with overall volumes down approximately 2% [24] - Adjusted EBIT for Global Flexible Packaging was £450 million, up 11% on a constant currency basis, while adjusted EBIT for Global Rigid Packaging was £400 million, up 173% [23][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American beverage business volumes were below expectations, with operating challenges leading to elevated costs [25][72] - Volume performance outside North America was broadly flat, with growth in Latin America and Asia offsetting modest declines in Europe [22][43] - The company identified several businesses with combined annual sales of approximately $2.5 billion that are less aligned with the core portfolio and will explore alternatives to maximize value [18][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating the Berry acquisition and capturing synergies, with a target of $650 million in total synergies through fiscal 2028 [10][31] - A strategic portfolio review has been conducted to define the core portfolio, with plans to explore alternatives for businesses less aligned with core operations [10][18] - The company aims to enhance focus on attractive nutrition and health markets, contributing to long-term shareholder value [31][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current macroeconomic environment is challenging, with no meaningful rebound in consumer demand anticipated [28][30] - The company is confident in delivering significant synergies from the Berry acquisition and expects to stabilize the North American beverage business before considering divestment [31][85] - Management emphasized the importance of customer support in any strategic decisions regarding non-core businesses [86] Other Important Information - The company has already taken steps to reduce headcount by more than 200 and has identified sites for closure to improve efficiency [15][66] - The integration of the Berry and Amcor businesses is progressing well, with positive feedback from customers and early business wins [14][16] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Impact of potential beverage strategic considerations on procurement synergies - Management believes that the potential divestment of the North American Beverage business will not materially impact procurement savings, which are expected to remain at $650 million [38] Question: Top line trends and volume performance - Management indicated that weakness in North America drove softer volume performance, with overall consumer sentiment affecting buying behaviors [44][45] Question: Details on the $1 billion under review - The review includes 10 businesses distributed between the legacy Amcor and Berry portfolios, assessed based on growth, margin profiles, and market structure [49][50] Question: Market share shifts and destocking - Management clarified that market share shifts are not the primary issue, and destocking has not been a significant factor in recent performance [56][57] Question: Context for the $260 million in synergies - Management reaffirmed the $260 million in synergies for fiscal 2026, with expectations for 40% of total synergies to be realized in the first year [64][66] Question: Operational issues within the North American beverage business - Management acknowledged dissatisfaction with the North American beverage business performance, attributing challenges to service issues and elevated costs [71][72] Question: Volume growth embedded in EPS forecast - Management anticipates flat volumes for fiscal 2026, with EPS guidance reflecting subdued demand conditions [78][80] Question: Process for divesting the North American beverage business - Management plans to stabilize the North American beverage business before assessing divestment options, emphasizing customer support in the process [85][86] Question: Timing of growth investments or share buybacks - Management is focused on reducing leverage to the target range of 2.5 to 3 times before considering share buybacks or growth investments [90][93] Question: Accretion from the Berry deal - Management indicated that the Berry combination contributed approximately half to 1 cent to EPS, with expectations for continued accretion from synergy delivery [95][97]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The acquisition of Berry Global has significantly impacted financial metrics, with adjusted EPS growth expected to be between 12% to 17% in fiscal 2026 and free cash flow anticipated to double to €1.8 to €1.9 billion [5][28] - Annual adjusted free cash flow for fiscal 2025 was reported at $926 million, with capital expenditures for the year at $580 million, expected to rise to $850 million to $900 million in fiscal 2026 [26][27] - Leverage was reported at 3.5 times at the end of the quarter, with expectations to decrease to approximately 3.1 to 3.2 times over the next twelve months [27][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Global Flexible Packaging Solutions segment, combined volumes were down approximately 1.5%, with North America experiencing low single-digit declines due to softer demand [21][22] - The Global Rigid Packaging Solutions segment saw net sales increase by 121% on a constant currency basis, but volumes were down approximately 2% overall, reflecting ongoing soft consumer demand [23][24] - The North American Beverage business faced operational challenges leading to elevated costs, with a decline in performance contributing to a $20 million drop compared to the previous year [25][70] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Volume performance in North America was a major source of weakness, with overall consumer sentiment affecting buying behaviors [42][43] - Emerging markets, particularly in Latin America and Asia, showed growth that offset modest declines in Europe [21][22] - The company noted that while they are gaining market share in certain categories, overall volume trends remain subdued due to macroeconomic factors [44][55] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating the Berry acquisition and optimizing its portfolio, with a strategic review identifying businesses less aligned with core operations [8][17] - A commitment to delivering $650 million in total synergies through fiscal 2028, with $260 million expected in fiscal 2026, reflects the company's integration strategy [15][31] - The company aims to enhance focus on attractive nutrition and health markets while exploring alternatives for non-core businesses [18][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving strong earnings and cash flow growth in fiscal 2026, despite not anticipating a meaningful rebound in consumer demand [28][29] - The operational performance of the North American Beverage business is being closely monitored, with plans to stabilize the business before considering divestment [80][82] - Management acknowledged challenges in the North American Beverage segment but remains optimistic about the overall integration and synergy realization [68][102] Other Important Information - The company reported a total recordable incident rate (TRIR) of 0.27 for fiscal 2025, with 68% of sites injury-free [6] - The integration efforts have already led to the closure of one site and the approval of four additional closures to improve operational efficiency [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of potential beverage strategic considerations on procurement synergies - Management indicated that the potential divestment of the North American Beverage business would not materially impact procurement savings, expecting to maintain the estimated $650 million in synergies [38] Question: Top line trends and volume performance - Management noted that the volume performance was weaker than expected, primarily due to North America, while emerging markets showed growth [42][43] Question: Details on the $1 billion under review - Management clarified that the $1 billion comprises ten businesses across both legacy companies, with criteria based on growth potential, industry structure, and market leadership [47][48] Question: Operational issues within the Rigid Beverages business - Management acknowledged dissatisfaction with the North American beverage business performance, attributing challenges to service issues and elevated costs [68][70] Question: EPS forecast and volume growth expectations - Management expects flat volumes for fiscal 2026, with EPS guidance of $0.80 to $0.83, reflecting subdued demand [76][77] Question: Timing of potential growth investments or share buybacks - Management emphasized the focus on reducing leverage to the target range of 2.5 to 3 times before considering share buybacks or growth investments [88][90]

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenues reached $354.588 million[73], a nearly flat year-over-year performance compared to pro forma Q1 2024 revenues of $355.1 million[28] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $92.112 million[73], resulting in an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 26%[73] - Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for Q1 2025 remained at $0.17[20, 32], consistent with Q1 2024[32] - Adjusted Operating Cash Flow for Q1 2025 was $33.3 million[23, 43, 47], after adjusting for $13.8 million in cash costs related to the Sterling acquisition and integration[23, 43] Synergies and Cost Management - $37 million in run rate synergies were actioned as of March 31, 2025[37] - The company expects to action a total run rate synergy target of $60 million to $70 million within two years[37] - $12 million in acquisition close-to-date synergies were realized as of March 31, 2025[37] Growth Drivers and Retention - Combined new logo, upsell, and cross-sell contributed 9.3% to revenue growth[34] - Retention remained high at 96%[22, 34] Guidance and Outlook - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting total revenues of $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion[18, 50] - Full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be $410 million to $450 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of approximately 27% to 28%[50]