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Matt Roberts

Managing Director and Equity Research Analyst at Raymond James Financial

Matt Roberts is a Managing Director and Equity Research Analyst at Raymond James Financial, specializing in the packaging and containers sector. He covers a range of companies including Silgan Holdings, Sealed Air, Sonoco Products, and Avery Dennison, and has issued research notes and recommendations on these stocks. Roberts has maintained a consistent track record with research and buy recommendations on leading packaging firms, and his performance metrics such as 12-month ROI and analyst ranking are tracked by platforms like MarketBeat and TipRanks. With a robust career at Raymond James, Roberts brings expertise and insight supported by relevant securities credentials and industry recognition.

Matt Roberts's questions to CROWN HOLDINGS (CCK) leadership

Matt Roberts's questions to CROWN HOLDINGS (CCK) leadership • Q3 2025

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Matt Roberts questioned the 2026 outlook, including expectations for inventory build in Q4, and whether the company plans to lean into new innovation areas or diversify away from competitive pockets. He also asked about the broadness of Continental European growth and the impact of tourism seasonality. Finally, he inquired about plans for 2026 debt maturities and the interest expense outlook.

Answer

President and CEO Tim Donahue expressed no plans to diversify away from any segments, but highlighted concerns about higher delivered aluminum prices and potential inflationary impacts on North American demand. He confirmed broad-based growth in Continental Europe and noted tourism's seasonal impact (May-September). SVP and CFO Kevin Clothier stated that cash on the balance sheet would cover 2026 debt maturities, with interest expense expected to be largely in line with 2025.

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Matt Roberts's questions to CROWN HOLDINGS (CCK) leadership • Q3 2025

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Matt Roberts asked about inventory build expectations for Q4 2025, areas of the portfolio Crown Holdings might lean into or diversify away from in 2026 due to innovation or competition, and whether the strong European volume trend was broad-based across Continental Europe or specific to Southern Europe. He also inquired about the impact of expanded tourism season on European seasonality and plans for addressing 2026 debt maturities.

Answer

President and CEO Tim Donahue expressed no intention to lean away from any part of the portfolio, but highlighted mindfulness of inflation, particularly from higher delivered aluminum prices, and its potential impact on consumers and demand in North America. He confirmed that the strong European growth was broad-based across their Continental European portfolio and that tourism's impact is primarily seasonal from May to September, not extending significantly into October. SVP and CFO Kevin Clothier stated that cash on the balance sheet is sufficient to settle 2026 notes, and interest expense for next year is expected to be largely in line with this year.

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Matt Roberts's questions to GREIF (GEF) leadership

Matt Roberts's questions to GREIF (GEF) leadership • Q3 2025

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Matt Roberts of Raymond James Financial asked about the upper leverage range Greif would consider for a potential deal and the appetite for a transformative acquisition. He also requested color on the remaining Fiber business post-divestiture and the cause of margin variance in the Integrated Solutions segment.

Answer

EVP & CFO Larry Hilsheimer stated that while the company targets 2-2.5x leverage, it would exceed that for the right strategic deal, given its ability to deleverage quickly. He noted no transformative deals are currently on the market. Both Hilsheimer and President, CEO & Director Ole Rosgaard emphasized Greif's strong market leadership in the remaining Fiber businesses. Hilsheimer attributed the Integrated Solutions margin pressure to higher OCC costs impacting the recycled fiber business.

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Matt Roberts's questions to SILGAN HOLDINGS (SLGN) leadership

Matt Roberts's questions to SILGAN HOLDINGS (SLGN) leadership • Q2 2025

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Matt Roberts inquired about the financial and operational impact of a customer bankruptcy on the Metal Containers segment, including the potential revenue loss and long-term outlook for 2026. He also sought clarification on the revised EBIT guidance for the Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment and the performance of legacy dispensing volumes versus the newly acquired Vayner business.

Answer

President & CEO Adam Greenlee explained that the company mitigated financial risk from the bankruptcy filing but expects a $10M EBIT impact in 2025 due to the customer shifting volume to co-packers Silgan doesn't supply. He noted Silgan's competitively advantaged on-site facilities and readiness to right-size capacity if needed. SVP & CFO Kim Ulmer clarified the DSC EBIT guidance revision was solely due to a $10M headwind from hot-fill beverage closures, not other performance issues. Greenlee added that legacy dispensing growth remains strong, and the Vayner integration is uncovering new commercial synergies, particularly in the high-end fragrance and beauty markets.

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Matt Roberts's questions to Avery Dennison (AVY) leadership

Matt Roberts's questions to Avery Dennison (AVY) leadership • Q2 2025

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Matt Roberts of Raymond James Financial asked about the strategy for free cash flow and share repurchases for the remainder of 2025, noting the stock's valuation. He also questioned at what point the company might pivot to M&A to drive growth if Intelligent Label rollouts continue to be slower than expected.

Answer

SVP & CFO Greg Lovins affirmed the continuation of their disciplined capital allocation strategy, including share buybacks, and stated the balance sheet has ample capacity for organic investments, dividends, and M&A. He noted they are actively pursuing M&A across all high-value categories. President & CEO Deon Stander added that the current leverage ratio of 2.3x provides flexibility and that the M&A pipeline remains robust.

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Matt Roberts's questions to Avery Dennison (AVY) leadership • Q2 2025

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Matt Roberts from Raymond James Financial inquired about the company's strategy for free cash flow and share repurchases, given the near-record buyback levels. He also asked at what point the company might pivot to inorganic growth if Intelligent Labels (IL) growth continues to be slower than expected.

Answer

SVP & CFO Greg Lovins affirmed the continuation of their disciplined capital allocation strategy, including share buybacks, while the stock price remains attractive. He emphasized that the strong balance sheet provides capacity for organic investments, dividends, buybacks, and M&A. President & CEO Deon Stander added that with a leverage ratio of 2.3x and a robust M&A pipeline, the company has the flexibility to act on strategic opportunities.

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Matt Roberts's questions to Avery Dennison (AVY) leadership • Q2 2025

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Matt Roberts of Raymond James Financial questioned the capital allocation strategy, focusing on the high level of share repurchases, the 2025 free cash flow outlook, and at what point the company might pivot to M&A for growth if Intelligent Labels (IL) rollouts remain slow.

Answer

SVP & CFO Greg Lovins reiterated the company's disciplined capital allocation strategy, confirming that share buybacks continued in Q2. He emphasized the balance sheet provides capacity for organic investment, dividends, buybacks, and M&A. President & CEO Deon Stander added that with a leverage ratio of 2.3, the company has the flexibility to pursue strategic M&A opportunities from its robust pipeline when they align with strategy and market conditions are favorable.

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Matt Roberts's questions to BERY leadership

Matt Roberts's questions to BERY leadership • Q2 2024

Question

Asked for clarification on the April volume trends, checking for potential distortions and seeking confirmation on Q3 consensus expectations. Also inquired about the cash proceeds from recent divestitures and the nature of future portfolio optimization transactions.

Answer

Industrial categories that had a bigger headwind from destocking last year will provide a nice tailwind in H2. The expected $80 million H2 improvement over H1 will be spread slightly more to Q4, which is in line with the analyst's numbers. The proceeds from the two divestitures in the quarter were very similar to the purchase price for F&S Tool. Future opportunities are expected to be cash transactions.

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