Company Description
Amcor plc CDI (AMCCF) represents an interest in Amcor plc, a company described in its public communications as a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging. According to Amcor, its packaging is used for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products, and is designed to help protect goods, support brand differentiation, and improve supply chains.
Amcor states that it works with leading companies around the world and offers flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and related services. Across its disclosures and news releases, the company emphasizes packaging that is increasingly light‑weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made with a growing proportion of recycled content.
Business focus and product themes
Company materials highlight a broad packaging offering that spans:
- Flexible and rigid packaging used across food, beverage, healthcare, and personal-care applications.
- Specialty cartons, closures and services that support product protection and brand presentation.
- Solutions for high‑growth segments such as healthcare, dairy, protein, pet food and coffee, as referenced in Amcor’s product rebranding initiative.
Amcor has described a portfolio of more sustainable packaging solutions that has expanded over time through innovation and acquisitions. In a product rebranding initiative, the company grouped offerings around three themes it presents as key differentiating benefits for customers: more sustainable packaging, product functionality for high‑growth market segments, and performance characteristics across a range of material options.
Sustainability and responsible packaging
Across multiple news releases, Amcor places strong emphasis on what it calls responsible and more sustainable packaging. The company reports that it focuses on:
- Developing packaging that is lighter‑weight.
- Designing packaging to be recyclable or reusable.
- Increasing the share of recycled content in its products.
Amcor has introduced naming for certain sustainability‑oriented platforms in its communications. For example, it has referred to the EcoGuard brand to identify packaging options with more sustainable features, and has highlighted platforms such as AmFiber™ and AmLite™ in connection with investments in more sustainable and differentiated solutions in markets including healthcare, protein, pet food and coffee.
In healthcare packaging, Amcor has announced customer trials of AmSky™, described as a polyethylene‑based thermoform blister packaging system designed to meet stringent pharmaceutical requirements while removing PVC from the structure. The company states that AmSky™ uses a mono‑material PE blister and lidding film, which it positions as a more recyclable alternative to traditional PVC‑based blister packs.
Innovation and industry recognition
Amcor’s public statements describe a focus on innovation in flexible packaging and sustainability. In the Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, the company reported receiving:
- A Gold Award for expanding the use of flexible packaging with its AmPrima™ Recycle Ready Pouch for a meal kit application.
- A Silver Award for Technical Innovation for a Clear Anti‑Grease jerky pouch designed to address grease buildup and scratching in clear meat snack packaging.
- A Silver Award for Sustainability for AmPrima™ Recyclable PE shrink film with post‑consumer recycled content, positioned as a more sustainable alternative for beverage multipacks.
In describing these products, Amcor highlights attributes such as recyclability (for example, eligibility for store drop‑off or curbside programs where available), use of post‑consumer recycled content, and performance characteristics intended to support brand visibility and production efficiency.
The company has also described establishing a network of innovation centers in multiple regions, including facilities in China, Belgium and the United States, to support collaboration with customers and develop new packaging solutions. In addition, Amcor has publicly discussed annual investments in research and development and innovation, and a financial commitment to a university packaging program, as part of its broader innovation agenda.
Scale and global footprint
In its news releases, Amcor reports that tens of thousands of employees work across hundreds of locations in more than 40 countries. These communications present Amcor as operating on a global basis, supplying packaging to customers in many regions and end markets.
Amcor plc is incorporated in Jersey, as reflected in its SEC filings, and lists its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AMCR. The filings also indicate that Amcor’s CHESS Depositary Interests trade on the Australian Securities Exchange under the symbol AMC. The AMCCF symbol on other platforms represents interests in Amcor plc CDIs.
Capital markets and corporate actions
SEC filings show that Amcor plc has multiple classes of guaranteed senior notes listed on the New York Stock Exchange, with various maturities. The company has reported issuing euro‑denominated guaranteed senior notes due 2029 and 2033 through Amcor UK Finance plc, with guarantees provided on a senior unsecured basis by Amcor plc and certain affiliated entities.
In an 8‑K filing, Amcor disclosed that its shareholders approved an amendment to its memorandum of association to effect a 1‑for‑5 reverse stock split. The company reported that it expects to implement this reverse split by filing an amendment and that Amcor ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on a split‑adjusted basis on a specified date. The same filing explains that Amcor’s CHESS Depositary Interests will be consolidated on a 1‑for‑5 basis so that one CDI continues to represent an interest in one Amcor ordinary share, and that no fractional shares will be issued, with cash paid in lieu of fractional entitlements.
Amcor has also filed 8‑K reports describing the completion of a merger transaction in which Berry Global Group, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Amcor pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger. The company has provided unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information in connection with that transaction.
Governance and shareholder matters
Amcor’s SEC filings describe annual general meetings of shareholders at which directors are elected, the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm is ratified, and advisory votes on executive compensation and its frequency are held. Shareholders also approved the amendment to the memorandum of association to enable the reverse stock split.
Other filings detail changes in senior management, including the planned departure of a chief financial officer and the appointment of a successor, along with related employment and settlement agreements. These disclosures outline compensation terms, incentive plan participation, equity awards, and post‑employment covenants.
AMCCF as an investment reference
For investors and analysts, AMCCF provides exposure to Amcor plc through CHESS Depositary Interests. The underlying company, as described in its own communications and regulatory filings, focuses on responsible packaging for consumer and healthcare products, emphasizes recyclability and recycled content, and participates in global capital markets through equity listings and senior notes.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Amcor (AMCCF) currently stands at 932.6 thousand shares, up 79.3% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.1% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has decreased by 14.9%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. With 502.2 days to cover, it would take significant time for short sellers to close their positions based on average trading volume.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Amcor (AMCCF) currently stands at 502.2 days, up 48.2% from the previous period. This elevated days-to-cover ratio indicates it would take over two weeks of average trading volume for short sellers to exit their positions, suggesting potential for a short squeeze if positive news emerges. The days to cover has increased 4848.1% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 1000.0 days.