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Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in diversified packaging solutions serving consumer goods, industrial, and retail markets. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with comprehensive coverage of Sonoco's strategic developments, operational updates, and sustainability initiatives.
Track critical updates including quarterly earnings reports, packaging innovation announcements, sustainability achievements, and strategic partnerships. Our curated collection features official press releases, market analyses, and regulatory filings to help stakeholders monitor Sonoco's position in the competitive packaging sector.
Key focus areas include advancements in recyclable materials, manufacturing efficiency improvements, and expansion of the company's global supply chain capabilities. Regular updates cover Sonoco's progress in meeting environmental goals while maintaining its leadership in paperboard containers and protective packaging solutions.
Bookmark this page for real-time updates on SON's business performance, including developments in food-safe packaging technologies and industrial packaging applications. Stay informed about this packaging innovator's responses to evolving market demands and regulatory changes affecting the global container industry.
Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has announced its quarterly common stock dividend of $0.52 per share, payable on March 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 26, 2025. This marks the company's 399th consecutive quarterly dividend payment, maintaining a 99-year tradition dating back to 1925. The announcement also represents Sonoco's 41st consecutive year of increasing its annualized dividend. Based on the February 11, 2024 closing price, the dividend yield stands at approximately 4.4%, which is more than double the S&P 500 Index's dividend yield.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has announced the election of Scott A. Clark to its Board of Directors as an independent member. Clark, 59, brings 28 years of executive experience from Michelin, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Member of Michelin's Group Executive Committee.
Clark's experience includes serving as Chairman and President of Michelin North America and holding various operations and marketing leadership roles across the U.S., France, and Singapore. His career began in consumer-packaged goods marketing at Ralston Purina and Ralcorp Holdings.
The new board member holds a BS in accounting and an MBA in marketing from Washington University's John M. Olin School of Business. He has previously served on boards including TBC , Michelin North America, and industry associations.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has received pre-qualification for How2Recycle® 'Check Locally' label for its EnviroCan® Metal Bottom rigid paper container. The product features a container body made of 100% recycled fiber (90% post-consumer) and a steel bottom, combining sustainability with product safety.
According to a Life Cycle Assessment, recycling this container has a 23.5% lower global warming potential compared to landfilling steel. The metal bottom is made of steel, which sees over 70 million tons of scrap recycled at domestic mills annually, with more than 80% of steel products produced from recycled materials.
The How2Recycle label provides clear recycling instructions for US and Canadian consumers, representing Sonoco's commitment to developing sustainable packaging solutions. The EnviroCan Metal Bottom is available in various sizes for different packaging needs, from snack containers to industrial packages.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in sustainable packaging, has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings release for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after market close. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Interested participants can access the live audio webcast and supporting materials through Sonoco's Investor Relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available for at least 30 days following the call. Telephone participants must pre-register to receive unique dial-in details and PIN via email.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) announced key leadership changes effective January 3, 2025. Jerry Cheatham, a 36-year finance veteran, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing Rob Dillard. The company is conducting a search for a permanent CFO.
John Florence, current General Counsel and Secretary, has received additional operational responsibilities over the North America Paper division, combining it with the Converted Paper Products division into a single operating unit representing over $1.4 billion in annual net sales in 2023.
Roger Schrum has been named interim Head of Investor Relations, replacing Lisa Weeks, who will depart in January 2025. The company will announce its Q4 and full-year 2024 results on February 18, 2025.
TOPPAN Holdings (TYO: 7911) has agreed to acquire Sonoco's Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP) business for approximately $1.8 billion on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The acquisition combines Sonoco TFP's robust sales network and customer base in the Americas with TOPPAN Group's technical expertise in global packaging.
Sonoco's TFP, which generated approximately $1.3 billion in revenue in 2023, is a leading provider of thermoformed and flexible packaging serving food, retail, and medical verticals. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
This acquisition aligns with TOPPAN Group's strategy to become a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and represents a significant milestone in their global expansion plans.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has announced an agreement to sell its Thermoformed and Flexibles Packaging (TFP) business to TOPPAN Holdings Inc. for approximately $1.8 billion on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. The net proceeds will be used to repay existing debt.
This strategic move aims to simplify Sonoco's portfolio, streamline organizational structure, and enable more focused capital investments in their remaining industrial paper and consumer packaging businesses. The company will work with Toppan to ensure a smooth transition for employees, customers, and suppliers.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has completed its acquisition of Eviosys, Europe's leading food cans, ends and closures manufacturer, from KPS Capital Partners. The acquisition, which was initially announced on June 24, 2024, aligns with Sonoco's portfolio transformation strategy aimed at simplifying and repositioning the company for long-term growth and value creation.
Following the integration process, Eviosys will be incorporated into Sonoco's Consumer Packaging segment and will transition to the Sonoco brand in the coming months.
Sonoco (NYSE: SON) reported Q3 2024 financial results with net sales of $1.7 billion, GAAP net income of $51 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $281 million. The company achieved diluted EPS of $0.51 and Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.49. Key highlights include $39 million in productivity improvements and $438 million operating cash flow for the first nine months. Sonoco announced the pending acquisition of Eviosys for €3.6 billion, secured financing through term loans and senior notes, and initiated strategic reviews of its TFP and ThermoSafe businesses. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance with Adjusted EPS of $5.05-$5.25 and operating cash flow of $650-750 million.
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global sustainable packaging company, has scheduled its third quarter 2024 earnings release for Thursday, October 31, 2024, after market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast with supporting materials will be available on Sonoco's Investor Relations website, with a replay accessible for at least 30 days following the call. Interested participants can register in advance for telephone access.
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