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Crown Holdings, Inc. 2025 Form 10-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This summary covers the Annual Report on Form 10-K for Crown Holdings, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Crown is a leading global diversified packaging business manufacturing metal cans and ends (aluminum and steel) for beverage, food, and aerosol industries, as well as transit packaging solutions. As of year-end 2025, the Company operated 179 plants in 39 countries with approximately 23,000 employees. Approximately 61% of consolidated net sales were derived from operations outside the United States.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Segment income (non-GAAP) for reportable segments totaled $1,805 million in 2025 compared to $1,728 million in 2024.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 4.8% to $12.4 billion, driven by a $507 million pass-through of higher aluminum and steel costs, higher volumes in European Beverage and Other segments, and favorable foreign currency translation ($84 million). This was partially offset by lower volumes in Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging.
• Profitability: Net income attributable to Crown Holdings increased significantly to $738 million from $424 million. This improvement was aided by the absence of the $513 million pension settlement charge recorded in 2024 and the absence of the $275 million gain on the sale of an equity method investment recorded in 2024.
• Segment Performance:
  • Americas Beverage: Sales up to $5.6 billion; Segment income up to $1,030 million due to operational improvements and customer mix.
  • European Beverage: Sales up to $2.3 billion; Segment income up to $334 million driven by 10% higher volumes.
  • Asia Pacific: Sales declined to $1.1 billion and segment income to $183 million due to 10% lower beverage can volumes and a $30 million asset impairment charge related to the Myanmar plant.
  • Transit Packaging: Sales declined to $2.0 billion and segment income to $258 million due to lower equipment volumes and unfavorable product mix.
• Debt Management: The Company issued $700 million of 5.875% notes due 2033 and €500 million of 3.75% notes due 2031, using proceeds to redeem maturing debt. Interest expense decreased to $398 million from $452 million.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Allocation: The Company maintains a long-term net leverage target of 2.5x adjusted EBITDA. Capital expenditures for 2026 are estimated at $550 million, focusing on capacity expansion in Brazil, Greece, and Spain.
• Shareholder Returns: The Board authorized a $2.0 billion share repurchase program through 2027. As of December 31, 2025, approximately $1.3 billion remained available. Dividends declared were $1.04 per share in 2025.
• Sustainability: The "Twenty by 30" program continues with validated net-zero targets by 2050. The Company was named a Forbes Net Zero Leader for 2025.
• Key Risks:
  • Raw Materials: Aluminum and steel represent 55% of cost of products sold. Price volatility and supply constraints remain significant risks, though the Company utilizes pass-through provisions and hedging.
  • Asbestos Litigation: The Company maintains a $177 million accrual for pending and future asbestos claims. While state legislation limits liability in many jurisdictions, outcomes remain uncertain.
  • Geopolitical & Trade: Tariffs on aluminum and steel, trade restrictions, and currency fluctuations (particularly the Mexican peso, Euro, and Thai baht) impact operations.
  • Goodwill: Total goodwill is $3.2 billion. No impairment was recorded in 2025, but future impairments remain a risk if market conditions deteriorate.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Raw Material Pass-Through: Verify the extent to which increased aluminum and steel costs were successfully passed through to customers versus absorbed in margins.
• Asbestos Reserve Adequacy: Review the assumptions underlying the $177 million asbestos accrual, particularly regarding the impact of state legislation and the mix of serious disease claims.
• Asia Pacific Recovery: Monitor the impact of the Myanmar plant sale and the broader economic conditions in Southeast Asia on future volumes.
• Debt Maturity Profile: Assess the Company's ability to service debt obligations, noting significant maturities in 2026 and 2027, and the impact of floating rate debt on interest expense.
• Foreign Exchange Sensitivity: Evaluate the impact of a strengthening U.S. dollar on reported international revenues, given 61% of sales are outside the U.S.