Amcor and Berry Global shareholders overwhelmingly approve merger

Amcor and Berry Global shareholders overwhelmingly approve merger

Business

Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. announced that at their respective shareholder meetings, held yesterday, shareholders of both companies overwhelmingly voted to approve the combination of these two companies. This approval satisfies the shareholder vote condition for the combination, originally announced in November 2024.

Together, Amcor and Berry will be among the global leaders in consumer and healthcare packaging solutions with the combined material science and innovation capabilities required to revolutionize product development and better solve customers’ needs and consumers’ sustainability aspirations. These two highly complementary businesses are expected to grow faster together in attractive categories and opportunities to further refine the portfolio. With faster growth and $650 million of identified synergies, this combination is expected to drive significant near- and long-term value for all shareholders.

More than 71% of Amcor’s outstanding shares were present or represented by proxy, and more than 99% of these shares were voted in favor of the relevant proposal. More than 83% of Berry’s outstanding shares were present or represented by proxy, and more than 98% of these shares were voted in favor of the relevant proposal. Amcor and Berry will each file the final voting results with the US SEC on Form 8-K.

Approval marks another significant milestone towards combining these highly complementary businesses © Amcor
Amcor CEO Peter Konieczny commented: The resounding support from both companies’ shareholders marks another important milestone in bringing Amcor and Berry together. Our combined company will be positioned to serve customers better, grow faster and operate globally in a way neither company could accomplish alone. Together, we have an exciting and unique opportunity to truly transform the future of packaging.

The combination is well advanced and is expected to close in mid calendar year 2025, subject to closing conditions.

Berry CEO Kevin Kwilinski added: We are excited to take another important step toward finalizing this combination between Berry and Amcor and are pleased the shareholders of both companies clearly recognize the significant opportunities we will have as one company to deliver enhanced value for all stakeholders.

This article was originally published by Amcor.

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