Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for BALL.
Executive leadership at BALL.
Board of directors at BALL.
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Aaron Erter
Detailed
Director
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Betty Sapp
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Director
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Cathy Ross
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Director
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Cynthia Niekamp
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Director
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Dune Ives
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Director
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John Bryant
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Director
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John Panichella
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Director
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Michael Cave
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Director
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Stuart Taylor II
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Chair of the Board
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Todd Penegor
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Director
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for BALL.
Ball to acquire majority stake in Benepack
BALL
M&A
- Ball enters definitive agreements to acquire an 80% stake in Benepack’s beverage can facilities in Belgium and Hungary for €184 million.
- Remaining 20% interest will be retained by existing Benepack shareholders.
- The transaction, having received regulatory clearances, is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
- The deal strengthens Ball’s European manufacturing footprint and supports long-term volume and EVA growth in the aluminum beverage can market.
Dec 11, 2025, 12:20 AM
Ball Corp completes new $3.5B credit facilities
BALL
Debt Issuance
- Ball Corp has closed $3.5 billion in new senior secured credit facilities, comprising a U.S. dollar revolving facility, a multicurrency revolver and a U.S. dollar term loan maturing in 2030.
- The new facilities refinance its existing senior secured credit facilities from June 28, 2022, and will be used for general corporate purposes.
- Bank of America served as Administrative Agent on the transaction.
- Ball Corp employs 16,000 people globally and reported 2024 net sales of $11.8 billion, excluding its divested aerospace business.
Nov 26, 2025, 12:31 AM
Ball Corporation completes new $3.5 billion credit facilities
BALL
Debt Issuance
- Ball Corporation has closed $3.5 billion in senior secured credit facilities, refinancing its June 2022 facilities.
- The facilities include a U.S. dollar revolving facility, a multicurrency revolving facility and a U.S. dollar term loan maturing in 2030.
- Net proceeds will be used to refinance existing senior secured debt and for general corporate purposes.
- CFO Daniel J. Rabbitt noted the new financing strengthens the company's financial position and supports sustainable growth.
Nov 25, 2025, 9:15 PM
Ball Corporation outlines leadership transition and strategic priorities at Baird conference
BALL
CEO Change
CFO Change
Guidance Update
- Ron Lewis confirmed as CEO and Dan Rabbitt as CFO, highlighting a low-ego, high-collaboration culture rooted in Ball’s history.
- Strategy anchored on four pillars: operational execution, customer proximity, aluminum packaging shift, and agility through the Ball Business System.
- On track to meet 2030 financial targets of ~$5.80 EPS and ~$1.3 billion free cash flow.
- Achieved the $500 million productivity target by end of 2026, one year ahead of schedule.
- Regional volume growth guidance: 1–3% in North America, 3–5% in Europe, and 4–6% in South America.
Nov 13, 2025, 1:55 PM
Ball outlines leadership transition and growth strategy at Baird Conference
BALL
CEO Change
CFO Change
Guidance Update
- Ball appointed Ron Lewis as CEO and Daniel Rabbitt as CFO this week, signaling leadership continuity with deep Ball tenure and commitment to company culture.
- New leadership emphasized a return to Ball’s core culture and execution of the Ball Business System, focusing on customer proximity, operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and an EVA mindset.
- Company reported over 4% volume growth year-on-year and is ahead of its $500 million productivity target, now expected to be delivered by end-2026 instead of 2027.
- Management reaffirmed 2030 financial targets (EPS ~$5.80, ~$1.3 billion free cash flow) and provided 2026 market growth guidance of 1–3% North America, 3–5% Europe, and 4–6% South America.
Nov 13, 2025, 1:55 PM
Ball Corporation names new CEO and CFO, reiterates growth strategy
BALL
Management Change
New Projects/Investments
Guidance Update
- Ball announces Ron Lewis as CEO and Daniel Rabbitt as CFO, emphasizing continuity of its low-ego, high-collaboration culture and EVA-driven approach
- Achieved >4% y-o-y volume growth and delivered the $500 M productivity target one year early, now expected by end-2026
- Reaffirms long-term financial algorithm of 2–3% sales growth, operating earnings growth double sales, 10–15% EPS CAGR to $5.80 by 2030, and > $1.3 B free cash flow
- Maintains disciplined CapEx of ~$600 M annually, with two-thirds for growth (backed by offtake agreements) and one-third for maintenance, funding new North American plants in Oregon and the Carolinas
Nov 13, 2025, 1:55 PM
Ball Corp announces CEO and CFO appointments and board leadership changes
BALL
CEO Change
CFO Change
Board Change
- Ball Corporation appointed Ronald J. Lewis as Chief Executive Officer and elected Stuart A. Taylor II as Chairman of the Board, eliminating the Lead Independent Director role; Lewis succeeds Daniel W. Fisher, who stepped down without disagreement with the company.
- Daniel J. Rabbitt was named Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, after serving as interim CFO since May 2025.
- In connection with his appointment, Lewis will have a $1,000,000 base salary, 150% annual cash incentive target and be eligible for $7,000,000 in annual equity awards; Rabbitt’s package includes a $700,000 base salary, 90% cash incentive target and equity awards at 200% of base salary, all prorated for 2025 and commencing fully in fiscal 2026.
- The company reaffirmed its 2025 full-year comparable diluted EPS growth outlook of 12–15%, expecting strong free cash flow, increased EVA and continued shareholder value generation.
Nov 10, 2025, 2:02 PM
Ball Corporation appoints Ronald J. Lewis as CEO and announces board and leadership transitions
BALL
CEO Change
Board Change
CFO Change
- Ronald J. Lewis has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Daniel W. Fisher.
- Stuart A. Taylor II was elected Chairman of the Board, in addition to his role as Lead Independent Director.
- Daniel J. Rabbitt, interim CFO since May, is named Chief Financial Officer, bringing over two decades of financial leadership at Ball.
- The company reaffirmed its full-year comparable diluted EPS growth outlook of 12–15% and remains positioned for strong free cash flow and shareholder value creation in 2025.
Nov 10, 2025, 2:00 PM
Ball announces Q3 2025 results and 2025 guidance
BALL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Ball reported 4.2% beverage can volume growth, 5.1% comparable operating earnings increase, and 12.1% comparable diluted EPS growth, with comparable net earnings of $277 million in Q3 2025.
- Year-to-date, Ball has returned $1.35 billion to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends, and plans at least $1.3 billion more in share buybacks in 2025.
- The company reiterates full-year 2025 guidance of 12%–15% comparable EPS growth, expects global volume to exceed its 2%–3% long-term range, and sees all segments performing in line with or ahead of targets.
- CFO guidance includes year-end net debt/EBITDA slightly above 2.75×, CapEx below D&A, adjusted free cash flow roughly equal to comparable net earnings, full-year interest expense of $320 million, and an effective tax rate just above 22%.
Nov 4, 2025, 4:00 PM
Ball Corporation reports Q3 2025 results
BALL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Ball delivered 4.2% volume growth, 5.1% increase in comparable operating earnings, and 12.1% rise in comparable diluted EPS, achieving $277 million of comparable net earnings in Q3 2025.
- By region, North & Central America comparable operating earnings rose 3.5%, EMEA increased 14.8%, and South America grew 2.6%, with mid-single-digit volume gains across all markets.
- Management reaffirmed full-year 2025 targets of 12%–15% comparable EPS growth, global volume growth above the long-term 2%–3% range, and expects all segments to perform in line with or ahead of long-term targets.
- Through Q3, Ball has returned $1.35 billion to shareholders via buybacks and dividends, will repurchase at least $1.3 billion in 2025 (with $1.2 billion already executed), and anticipates year-end net debt/EBITDA slightly above 2.75×; CapEx is expected below depreciation.
Nov 4, 2025, 4:00 PM
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