Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREIF, INC.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: August 29, 2025
Reporting Period: Third Quarter ended July 31, 2025
This filing serves as a current report announcing the release of financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and significant changes in corporate governance. The detailed financial data is contained in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in the text of this 8-K.
Key Financial Metrics
Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Debt, and Liquidity: The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, net income, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It confirms that the Company issued an Earnings Release containing these figures, including non-GAAP measures such as adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow, and net debt. Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the actual financial data.
Material Changes
- Executive Departure: Gary R. Martz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, announced his retirement effective October 1, 2025, with full retirement from the Company on November 30, 2025.
- Executive Appointment: Dennis Hoffman, currently Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, will assume the roles of Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary effective October 1, 2025.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management Commentary: Management utilizes non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate ongoing operations and believes these metrics provide a stable platform for comparing historical performance. The filing explicitly states that these non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for reported GAAP financial results.
Outlook and Guidance: The filing text does not contain specific forward-looking guidance or outlook figures. A conference call was held on August 28, 2025, to discuss the third-quarter results; the transcript is available as Exhibit 99.3.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the body of this 8-K filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q3 2025 revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the transition timeline for the General Counsel role between Gary R. Martz and Dennis Hoffman.
- Consult Exhibit 99.2 for the full details regarding the retirement announcement.
- Access Exhibit 99.3 (Conference Call Transcript) for management's qualitative discussion on the quarter's performance and future outlook.