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O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) reported outstanding first quarter results for 2023, exceeding expectations and raising its full-year guidance. Net sales reached $1.8 billion, an increase from $1.7 billion year-over-year, driven mainly by higher selling prices, despite a 8% decline in sales volume. Earnings before income taxes surged to $270 million, and net earnings attributable to the company were $1.29 per share, up from $0.55 in the previous year. The company's adjusted earnings for 2023 are now projected between $3.05 and $3.25 per share, significantly higher than prior estimates of at least $2.50. Despite concerns over macroeconomic conditions and declining demand, O-I's outlook remains positive, with expectations for strong earnings in the first half of 2023 and an adjusted free cash flow target of at least $475 million.
O-I Glass has begun construction on a new greenfield glass facility in Bowling Green, KY, designed around its innovative MAGMA technology. This facility, set to open in mid-2024, represents a $240 million investment and aims to enhance the company’s glass container production capabilities. The site will introduce state-of-the-art equipment, including a modular batch system and MAGMA melter, focusing on sustainability and premium quality. The new facility is expected to create up to 140 jobs and will improve logistics while providing better service to customers. Governor Andy Beshear praised the project for its role in boosting local employment and manufacturing efficiency.
O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) has scheduled its first quarter 2023 conference call and webcast for April 26, 2023, at 8 a.m. EDT. The earnings news release will be issued after market close on April 25. O-I Glass, based in Perrysburg, Ohio, is a leading global producer of glass bottles and jars, achieving revenues of $6.9 billion in 2022. The company's commitment to sustainability emphasizes glass as a recyclable packaging material. Investors can access earnings presentation materials on the O-I website post-announcement, and the webcast will be archived until April 2024.