Ardagh Group Announces Sale of Trivium Packaging

Ardagh says disposing of the non-core investment would simplify its business and organisational structure.

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Ardagh Group has agreed to sell its entire approximately 42% stake in Trivium Packaging in a transaction involving Silgan Holdings (SLGN).

The transaction values Trivium at approximately $3.4 billion. Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is selling its majority stake to Silgan and funds affiliated with American Industrial Partners. Ardagh expects estimated net cash proceeds of approximately $90 million, for reinvestment in its business or debt reduction. The proposed sale is expected to close in mid-2027, subject to required regulatory approvals, completion of applicable works council consultations and other customary closing conditions.

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• Major pointArdagh's agreement to sell its approximately 42% stake values Trivium at approximately $3.4 billion.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Estimated net cash proceeds to Ardagh are expected to be approximately $90 million.

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• Minor pointThe sale remains subject to required regulatory approvals and completion of applicable works council consultations.

Key Figures

Trivium transaction valuation: approximately $3.4 billion Ardagh stake: ~42% Estimated net cash proceeds: approximately $90 million +2 more

Trivium transaction valuation

approximately $3.4 billion

Proposed sale of Ardagh Group’s stake

Ardagh stake

~42%

Entire minority stake in Trivium

Estimated net cash proceeds

approximately $90 million

Expected proceeds to Ardagh Group

Trivium revenue

$3 billion

2025

Expected closing

mid-2027

Subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions

Key Terms

deleveraging, works council

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deleveraging financial

"which are expected to be used towards reinvestment in the business or deleveraging"

Deleveraging is the process of a company reducing the amount of debt it carries relative to its assets or equity, either by paying down loans, selling assets, or raising fresh equity. For investors it matters because lower debt typically means less financial risk and steadier cash flow—like removing weight from a backpack to make a hike safer and easier—while it can also slow growth if borrowing had been funding expansion.

works council regulatory

"completion of applicable works council consultation processes"

A works council is an elected group of employees who represent the workforce in discussions with management about working conditions, layoffs, plant closures, and other workplace changes. Like a neighborhood committee negotiating with a landlord, the council can slow, shape or approve changes that affect staff, so investors watch them because their influence can change the timing, cost and public perception of strategic moves such as reorganizations or cost cuts.

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LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the decision of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan to sell its majority stake in Trivium Packaging B.V. ("Trivium") to Silgan Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SLGN) ("Silgan") and funds affiliated with American Industrial Partners ("AIP"), Ardagh Group, as minority joint venture partner, has entered into the agreement to sell its entire ~42% stake in Trivium. The transaction values Trivium at approximately $3.4 billion.

Trivium is a supplier of metal packaging in the form of cans and aerosol containers, serving a broad range of end-use categories, including food, seafood, pet food and nutrition, as well as beauty and personal care. Trivium recorded revenues of $3 billion in 2025. For more information, visit www.TriviumPackaging.com.

The proposed sale is expected to close in mid-2027 and is subject to required regulatory approvals, completion of applicable works council consultation processes, and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to result in estimated net cash proceeds to Ardagh Group of approximately $90 million, which are expected to be used towards reinvestment in the business or deleveraging.

Mark Porto, Executive Chairman of Ardagh Group, said:
"The sale agreement of Ardagh Group's minority investment stake in Trivium represents a favourable outcome for all stakeholders. Trivium's combination with Silgan creates a highly complementary business. For Ardagh Group, the disposal of a non-core investment helps to simplify our overall business and organisational structure, with the net cash proceeds expected to be used towards reinvestment in the business or towards debt reduction."

Evercore is serving as lead financial advisor to Trivium and its shareholders. J.P. Morgan and BMO Capital Markets are also serving as financial advisors in connection with the transaction.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP are serving as legal counsel to Trivium and its shareholders.

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Holdings S.A. is the ultimate parent company of Ardagh Group, which is a global supplier of inherently recyclable metal beverage and glass container packaging for brand owners around the world. Ardagh Group operates 58 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 19,000 people with sales of approximately $9.6 billion.

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How much cash does Ardagh expect from selling its Trivium Packaging stake?

Ardagh expects estimated net cash proceeds of approximately $90 million from selling its entire approximately 42% stake. The transaction values Trivium at approximately $3.4 billion.

When is Ardagh's Trivium Packaging stake sale expected to close?

The proposed sale is expected to close in mid-2027. Closing is subject to required regulatory approvals, completion of applicable works council consultation processes and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.