Amcor plc is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for various end markets, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other consumer goods . The company operates through two main segments: Flexibles and Rigid Packaging, offering a wide range of packaging materials and solutions . Amcor's extensive operations span 212 locations across 40 countries, generating significant annual sales .
- Flexibles - Manufactures flexible and film packaging, supplying polymer resin, aluminum, and fiber-based flexible packaging. Employs about 35,000 people across 160 facilities in 36 countries .
- Rigid Packaging - Produces rigid containers for a broad range of predominantly beverage and food products. Employs around 5,000 people at 52 facilities in 11 countries .
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Peter Konieczny ExecutiveBoard | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | None | CEO of Amcor since September 2024. Previously served as Interim CEO, Chief Commercial Officer, and held various leadership roles at Amcor since 2010. | View Report → |
Damien Clayton Executive | Company Secretary | None | Company Secretary as of February 2025. No additional details available in the documents. | |
David Clark Executive | Chief Sustainability Officer | None | Chief Sustainability Officer since September 2024. Has been with Amcor since 2004, advancing sustainability initiatives. | |
Deborah Rasin Executive | General Counsel | None | Joined Amcor in 2022 as EVP and General Counsel. Previously served as Chief Legal Officer at Hill-Rom Holdings. | |
Fred Stephan Executive | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | None | COO since September 2024. Previously President of Amcor Flexibles North America and held leadership roles at Bemis and Johns Manville. | |
Ian Wilson Executive | EVP, Strategy and Development | None | EVP, Strategy and Development since 2000. Focuses on corporate strategy and development initiatives. | |
Michael Casamento Executive | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | None | CFO since 2015. Previously served as Vice President, Corporate Finance at Amcor. | |
Susana Suarez Gonzalez Executive | Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | None | Joined Amcor in 2022. Previously EVP and Chief HR & Diversity Officer at International Flavors and Fragrances. | |
Achal Agarwal Board | Director | Director at SATS Ltd | Director since 2021. Brings 30+ years of leadership experience in global consumer businesses. | |
Andrea Bertone Board | Director | Chair of Drax Group PLC; Director at Waste Connections Inc. and Peabody Energy | Director since 2019. Former President of Duke Energy International LLC. Brings expertise in global strategy, legal, and regulatory matters. | |
Arun Nayar Board | Director | Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company; Advisor at ServiceNow; Director at Mastech Digital and GFL Environmental Inc. | Director since 2019. Former CFO at Tyco International. Brings expertise in financial reporting, M&A, and capital markets. | |
David Szczupak Board | Director | None | Director since 2019. Former EVP at Whirlpool Corporation and COO at Dura Automotive Systems. Brings expertise in product innovation and global manufacturing. | |
Graeme Liebelt Board | Chairman of the Board | Director at Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited | Chairman of Amcor since 2012. Former CEO of Orica Limited and held various leadership roles in global manufacturing and operations. | |
Lucr\u00e8ce Foufopoulos-De Ridder Board | Director | Director at Sika Group, Royal Vopak, Tronox Holdings, and Quaker Houghton | Director since November 2023. Former EVP and CTO at Borealis Group. Brings 30 years of experience in specialty chemicals and sustainability. | |
Nicholas (Tom) Long Board | Director | Chairman of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. | Director since 2017. Former CEO of MillerCoors and held leadership roles at Coca-Cola. Brings expertise in global strategy and marketing. | |
Susan Carter Board | Director | Director at ON Semiconductor Corporation and Pursuit Aerospace | Director since 2021. Former CFO at Ingersoll-Rand Plc and KBR, Inc. Brings expertise in finance, capital markets, and investor relations. |
- With destocking in the healthcare sector still ongoing and continued weak consumer demand in North American beverage, what specific strategies are you implementing to mitigate these challenges and drive volume improvements in these key segments?
- Given the recent leadership transition, how will your strategic priorities evolve, particularly concerning the Rigid Packaging business, and what measures are you taking to ensure stability and continuity amid these changes?
- The European Union's upcoming Plastic Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) could pose significant challenges for plastic packaging companies; how do you anticipate this will impact your Flexibles business, and what are your plans to adapt to potential regulatory headwinds?
- Despite better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, you maintained your fourth-quarter EPS growth guidance at mid-single digits; can you explain why you didn't upgrade your outlook and what risks or uncertainties you foresee that might impact future performance?
- You mentioned that the destocking is largely behind you outside of healthcare; when do you expect destocking in the healthcare sector to conclude, and how might prolonged destocking affect your earnings trajectory and market position in this segment?
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Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
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The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
Huhtamaki Oyj | The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG | The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. | |
The company is considered a significant participant in the markets in which it operates, which are highly competitive in areas such as service, sustainability, innovation, quality, and price. |
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
Berry Global Group | 2025 | Acquisition structured as an all-stock transaction where each Berry share converts to 7.25 Amcor shares; the deal is expected to create $650 million in synergies with Amcor shareholders holding 63% post-merger and is slated for completion by mid-2025. |
Small manufacturer of flexible packaging | 2023 | Acquired for $14 million plus $10 million in assumed debt, this purchase aims to expand Amcor’s footprint in India and support local production of sustainable packaging for food, home care, and personal care applications; the purchase price allocation will be finalized within one year. |
New Zealand-based manufacturer of automated protein packaging machines | 2023 | Acquired for $45 million (including $13 million in contingent consideration), this purchase enhances Amcor’s Flexibles segment by adding a total system solution for automated protein packaging; preliminary fair value estimates of assets and goodwill will be confirmed within a year. |
MDK Packaging Materials Co., Ltd | 2023 | Completed on March 17, 2023, for a total of $60 million (including $20 million contingent consideration), this acquisition strengthens Amcor’s position in the Asia Pacific medical packaging market by adding advanced coating and paper-based packaging capabilities, with identified net assets of $20 million and goodwill of $40 million. |
DGPack s.r.o. | 2022 | Acquired on August 1, 2022, for an initial $60 million (with an additional $6 million due later), this deal, which recognized $39 million of net assets and $21 million of goodwill, enhances Amcor’s Flexibles segment, though its effect on consolidated financials is considered immaterial. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for AMCR.
- Amcor delivered Net Sales of $5,745 million (+68%), EBITDA of $909 million (+92%) and EPS of 19.3 cents (+18%) in Q1 FY2026.
- Berry acquisition synergies: $38 million realized in Q1; on track for $260 million in FY2026 and $650 million total.
- Free Cash Flow of $(343) million in Q1 (including $115 million integration costs); as of September 30 2025, Net Debt $13,999 million and Leverage 3.6×.
- Reaffirmed FY2026 outlook: Adjusted EPS of $0.80–0.83 per share, Free Cash Flow of $1.8–1.9 billion; dividend increased to 13.0 cents per share.
- Adjusted EPS of $0.193 (up 18% cc) and EBIT of $687 million (+4% cc), with a 12% reported margin (+110 bps y/y)
- Delivered $38 million in synergies in Q1, on track for $260 million in FY 2026 and $650 million through FY 2028
- Flexible packaging net sales rose 25% cc (comparable volume down 2.8%), with adjusted EBIT of $426 million and margin of 13.1% (+20 bps)
- Board approved a quarterly dividend increase to $0.13 per share and reaffirmed guidance for 12–17% EPS growth and doubling free cash flow in FY 2026
- CFO Michael Casamento to step down, with Steve Sugar joining as CFO next week
- Adjusted EPS of $0.193 (+18% YoY) topped the midpoint of guidance, driven by disciplined cost performance and early synergy gains.
- Delivered $38 M in Q1 synergies, secured > $70 M in annualized revenue synergies and have a clear line of sight to $260 M in Fiscal 2026 benefits.
- Reaffirmed Fiscal 2026 guidance with EPS of $0.80–$0.83 (+12–17% YoY) and free cash flow of $1.8–$1.9 B, not dependent on macro improvements.
- Agreed to sell two non-core businesses for ~$100 M proceeds and increased the quarterly dividend to $0.13 per share.
- Announced CFO Michael Casamento’s departure; Steve Sugar to join as CFO next week.
- Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.193 (+18%) on a comparable basis; EBIT $687 million (+4%) with a 12% margin (+110 bps); volumes down ~2% excluding non-core North American beverage.
- Delivered $38 million of synergies in Q1; running rate supports at least $260 million in fiscal 2026 and $650 million through fiscal 2028.
- Reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance: adjusted EPS $0.80–$0.83, free cash flow $1.8–$1.9 billion; Q2 EPS outlook $0.16–$0.18.
- CFO Michael Casamento to step down after this call, transitioning to an advisory role; Steve Scherger joins as CFO next week.
- Board approved a quarterly dividend increase to $0.13 per share.
- Amcor reported Q1 net sales of $5,745 million (up 68% cc), adjusted EBITDA of $909 million (+92% cc) and adjusted EPS of 19.3 cps (+18% cc); GAAP net income was $262 million and the quarterly dividend was raised to 13.0 cps.
- The Berry Global acquisition completed April 30, 2025, delivered approximately $38 million of synergies in the quarter, with integration on track for at least $260 million in FY26 and $650 million by FY28.
- Amcor reaffirmed its FY26 guidance of adjusted EPS of $0.80–$0.83 per share (12–17% cc growth) and free cash flow of $1.8–$1.9 billion.
- Net sales of $5,745 million (up 68% ex-currency) and adjusted EPS of 19.3 cps (up 18% ex-currency) in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $909 million (up 92% ex-currency) and adjusted EBIT was $687 million (up 85% ex-currency); realized approximately $38 million of acquisition synergies.
- Quarterly dividend increased to 13.0 cents per share, reflecting confidence in free cash flow generation.
- Fiscal 2026 outlook reaffirmed: adjusted EPS of 80–83 cps and free cash flow of $1.8–1.9 billion.
- On April 30, 2025, Amcor plc completed its merger with Berry Global Group, Inc., making Berry a wholly owned subsidiary of Amcor.
- This Form 8-K furnishes the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, reflecting the merger.
- No pro forma balance sheet is included, as the merger is already reflected in Amcor’s audited consolidated balance sheets in its FY2025 10-K filed August 15, 2025.
- Beyond Air has signed new LungFit PH distribution agreements in Japan, South Korea, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, and El Salvador, bringing its total international coverage to 34 countries with a combined population of 2.7 billion.
- The Japan partnership is with AMCO Incorporated, a leading distributor of medical devices in Japan for over 70 years.
- LungFit PH is a tankless nitric oxide generator approved for commercial use in the U.S., European Union, and several other markets, streamlining hospital operations by eliminating high-pressure cylinders.
- Hospital tender submissions are underway in multiple regions, while the company awaits regulatory approvals in others to drive further adoption.
- Completed Berry Global acquisition integration in 100 days; targeting $650 m total synergies by FY 2028, including $260 m in FY 2026, underpinning 12–17% EPS growth and doubling free cash flow to €1.8–1.9 bn
- Q4 combined net sales growth driven by Berry: flexibles net sales +18% CC with adjusted EBIT €450 m (14.1% margin) and rigid net sales +121% CC with EBIT margin 10.9%; volumes down ~1.7% led by North America
- North America beverage business saw operational challenges (higher labor, freight costs, and waste) causing a ~$20 m EBIT decline; now run as a standalone unit with focused management
- FY 2026 guidance assumes flat volumes, adjusted EPS $0.80–0.83, Q1 EPS $0.18–0.20, capex $850–900 m, net interest $570–600 m, and leverage reducing to 3.1–3.2x, excluding asset sale proceeds
- Amcor PLC completed its transformational merger with Berry Global in record time, positioning the company for significant synergy gains including approximately 12% EPS accretion and faster earnings growth ( ).
- Q3 2025 financials showed net sales of $3.3 billion, EBIT of $384 million, and a 5% increase in adjusted EPS, despite weaker North American consumer demand and modest volume declines ( ).
- The company is targeting $650 million in cost synergies over three years through enhanced procurement and operational integration, which is expected to bolster margins and support future growth ( ).