O-I Glass Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) appointed John H. Walker as Independent Chair of the Board, succeeding Carol A. Williams, who remains on the Board. The transition aligns with long-term succession planning and follows Williams' efforts in restructuring the company’s legacy asbestos liabilities. CEO Andres A. Lopez praised Walker's extensive experience in business transformations, anticipating that his leadership will bolster innovations like the MAGMA program. With revenues of $6.1 billion in 2020, O-I Glass aims to reshape its business model under Walker's guidance.

O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) reported its Q1 2021 results, showing a loss of $0.62 per share, down from earnings of $0.32 per share in Q1 2020. Despite severe weather impacts, sales volume remained stable year-over-year, aided by margin enhancement initiatives. Adjusted earnings were $0.35 per share, down from $0.41 per share in the prior year. The company announced plans for a $75 million investment to expand its facility in the Andean market. Debt was reduced to $5.3 billion, and committed liquidity was approximately $2.1 billion. O-I forecasts Q2 2021 adjusted earnings of $0.45 to $0.50 per share.

O-I Glass, Inc. announced an agreement in principle for a consensual plan of reorganization for its subsidiary, Paddock Enterprises, LLC, under section 524(g) of the Bankruptcy Code. This agreement, reached with the Official Committee of Asbestos Personal Injury Claimants and the representative for future asbestos claimants, supports the resolution of Paddock's legacy asbestos liabilities. The total funding consideration for the section 524(g) trust is set at $610 million, pending court approval and other conditions. O-I Glass remains committed to ensuring fairness for claimants while seeking to achieve financial certainty.

O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) has announced its first quarter 2021 earnings conference call scheduled for April 29, 2021, at 8 a.m. EDT. The earnings release will be made public after the market closes on April 28. Participants can join the conference call by dialing in by 7:50 a.m. EDT on April 29. O-I Glass is known for its glass production and reported revenues of $6.1 billion in 2020. More details and webcast links are available on their investor website.

O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) announced a $75 million investment to expand its Zipaquirá, Colombia facility in response to rising demand for sustainable glass packaging. The expansion aims to increase capacity by nearly 2%, producing approximately 500 million bottles annually by the end of 2022. CEO Andres Lopez emphasized the facility's role in supporting market growth, while the company pursues a divestiture strategy to reduce debt, targeting $1.15 billion by the end of 2022. This strategic move is designed to enhance shareholder value and improve financial stability.

O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) will participate in the BofA Securities 2021 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on March 3, 2021. The presentation will take place at 11:00 a.m. ET, featuring CEO Andres Lopez and CFO John Haudrich. A live webcast can be accessed here. A replay will be available within 24 hours and archived for 90 days. O-I Glass specializes in producing glass bottles and jars, achieving revenues of $6.1 billion in 2020.

O-I Glass (NYSE: OI) provided a business update ahead of the R.W. Baird 2021 Sustainability Conference. Severe weather in the southern U.S. led to the temporary idling of eight facilities across Texas, Oklahoma, and Mexico due to curtailed access to natural gas and electricity. Consequently, the company anticipates lower shipment and production levels, alongside increased energy and transportation costs in Q1 2021. Despite this, global shipments have remained consistent year-over-year, and operating conditions remain favorable. The company expects adjusted earnings to fall below prior guidance of $0.32 to $0.37 per share.

O-I Glass (NYSE: OI) reported its 2020 financial results, highlighting significant impacts from the global pandemic. Despite challenges, the company experienced improved performance in the fourth quarter, with earnings exceeding guidance. Full-year earnings from continuing operations were $1.57 per share, a turnaround from a loss in 2019. Cash flows amounted to $457 million, up from $408 million. For 2021, O-I anticipates adjusted earnings of $1.55 to $1.75 per share and $615 million in operating cash flow, alongside a $150 million share repurchase program to enhance shareholder value.

O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) has scheduled its full year and fourth quarter 2020 earnings conference call on February 10, 2021, at 8 a.m. EST. Earnings will be announced after market close on February 9, followed by a webcast available on the company's investor relations site. O-I Glass is a global leader in glass production, achieving revenues of $6.7 billion in 2019, with operations across 72 plants in 20 countries. Interested investors can participate in the call by dialing provided phone numbers before the event.