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Amcor Plc 10-Q Summary: Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended December 31, 2025 (Fiscal Year 2026 Q2). Amcor Plc is a global leader in consumer packaging and dispensing solutions. The reporting period is significantly impacted by the completion of the merger with Berry Global Group, Inc. on April 30, 2025, which created a combined entity with approximately 77,000 employees and over 400 manufacturing facilities. All share and per-share data presented have been retroactively adjusted to reflect a 1-for-5 reverse stock split effective January 14, 2026.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 68% in Q2 and 70% YTD, primarily driven by the inclusion of Berry Global Group sales ($2.155 billion in Q2; $4.519 billion YTD). Organic volume decreased approximately 3% in both periods due to softer consumer demand.
• Profitability: While Net Income increased, Operating Income margins compressed (6.1% vs 9.2% in Q2) due to higher amortization of acquired intangible assets ($144 million in Q2 vs $40 million prior year) and increased restructuring costs.
• Restructuring Costs: Restructuring, transaction, and integration expenses totaled $118 million in Q2 and $193 million YTD, compared to $33 million and $39 million in the prior year periods. This includes the "Berry Plan" aimed at realizing $530 million in synergies by FY2028.
• Interest Expense: Interest expense doubled in Q2 ($169 million vs $81 million) due to debt assumed and issued to fund the merger.
• Tax Rate: The effective tax rate dropped significantly to 1.7% in Q2 (from 25.9% prior year) due to a $43 million discrete benefit from post-acquisition restructuring.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Strategic Review: Amcor is reviewing strategic alternatives for businesses with combined sales of $2.5 billion (including North American Beverage) to maximize portfolio value. No definitive timeline or outcome is guaranteed.
• Merger Integration: The company targets $530 million in pre-tax synergies by the end of fiscal year 2028. The Berry Plan restructuring is expected to cost approximately $280 million net in cash.
• Market Conditions: Management cites challenging market dynamics, including softer consumer demand, geopolitical tensions, and tariff volatility impacting costs and supply chains.
• Argentina Exposure: Highly inflationary accounting for Argentine subsidiaries resulted in a $4 million negative impact in Q2. The company monitors this risk closely, though it represents less than 1% of total assets.
• Subsequent Events: On January 14, 2026, the company sold its investment in ePac Holdings, LLC for approximately $79 million. A quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share was declared on February 3, 2026.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Merger Synergies: Verify the progress of the $530 million synergy target against the $280 million restructuring cost estimate.
• Organic Volume Trends: Monitor the 3% organic volume decline to assess if it is a temporary market fluctuation or a structural shift in demand.
• Debt Servicing: Review the impact of the increased debt load ($14.1 billion net debt) on future interest coverage ratios, especially given rising interest rate environments.
• Portfolio Divestitures: Track the outcome of the strategic review for the $2.5 billion portfolio segment to understand potential future cash flows or asset write-downs.
• Argentina Operations: Assess the stability of the Argentine Peso and the potential for further foreign currency transaction losses.