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Amcor plc (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC) regularly publishes news and announcements related to its global packaging business for consumer and healthcare products. The company’s updates cover its activities in flexible and rigid packaging, cartons, closures and consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across categories such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care, nutrition, health, beauty and wellness.
News about Amcor often includes financial results and outlooks, such as quarterly and full-year earnings releases where the company discusses segment performance in its Global Flexible Packaging Solutions and Global Rigid Packaging Solutions businesses, as well as commentary on volume trends, margins and synergy realization following the acquisition of Berry Global Group, Inc.
Investors and observers can also find announcements on corporate actions and capital structure, including disclosures about an all-stock acquisition of Berry Global, registered exchange offers for guaranteed senior notes, and the approval and implementation plans for a 1-for-5 reverse stock split of Amcor’s ordinary shares and CHESS Depositary Interests.
Operational and innovation-focused news highlights Amcor’s work on responsible and more sustainable packaging, including initiatives such as Amcor Lift-Off, which invites start-ups to collaborate on solutions for compostable substrates, barriers and other sustainability challenges. The company also reports on specific customer collaborations aimed at reducing material use and increasing recycled content in packaging.
Governance and leadership updates, such as appointments to senior management roles and information about upcoming earnings calls and webcasts, are also part of Amcor’s news flow. Readers who follow AMCR news can use this page to review these types of announcements and track how Amcor describes its strategy, integration progress, sustainability initiatives and shareholder-related developments over time.
Amcor reported a strong performance for the first half of FY21, achieving a GAAP Net Income of $417 million, a 65% increase year-over-year, with an EPS of 26.5 cents, up 71%. Adjusted EPS reached 33.3 cents, reflecting a 16% rise in constant currency. The company delivered $35 million in Bemis cost synergies and expects this to reach approximately $70 million for FY21. Amcor announced a quarterly dividend increase to 11.75 cents per share and plans to repurchase $350 million in shares. Adjusted EPS guidance for FY21 was raised to 10-14% growth.
Amcor is intensifying its sustainability efforts, aiming for all packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025. The company invests $100 million annually in R&D, showcasing innovations such as the AmLite HeatFlex recyclable pouch. With $7.7 billion in revenue from recyclable packaging, Amcor is leading the way with new solutions like AmPrima™ and Eco-Tite R. Collaborations with groups like CEFLEX and MRFF are enhancing recycling infrastructure globally. Amcor also focuses on consumer education to boost recycling rates and plans to use 10% PCR content across its portfolio by 2025.
Amcor will announce its Half Year 2021 results for the period ending 31 December 2020 after US market close on 2 February 2021. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 5:30 PM EST on the same day. Participants can dial in using various numbers depending on their location, or access the call via a webcast available on Amcor's investor website. A replay will be available post-call.
Amcor (NYSE: AMCR), a global packaging leader, has become the first diversified packaging company to report against SASB standards, enhancing industry transparency and risk management. By adhering to SASB's Containers & Packaging standard, Amcor aims to promote sustainable practices recognized by investors. Over the past nine years, the company has also reported sustainability metrics under GRI Standards and committed to various initiatives, including joining the WWF's ReSource program to address plastic waste. Amcor generates $12.5 billion in annual sales across 230 locations worldwide.
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Amcor plc (NYSE: AMCR) appointed Ms. Susan Carter as a non-executive director and a member of the Board's audit committee effective January 1, 2021. Ms. Carter brings over 30 years of financial expertise, having served as CFO at Ingersoll-Rand, KBR, and Lennox International. She is a Certified Public Accountant with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. The Board believes her extensive leadership experience will enhance their skill set and provide valuable insights for future growth.
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Amcor, a leader in global packaging, has launched Eco-Tite® R in Europe, a recyclable, PVDC-free shrink bag for meat, poultry, and cheese. This innovation aims to extend shelf-life, ensure food safety, and reduce waste. The bag can be recycled in existing polyethylene recycling streams in several European countries, including Germany, France, and Italy. This launch supports Amcor's commitment to making all its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. The new product is designed to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional PVDC packaging, reinforcing the industry’s shift towards eco-friendly solutions.
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