Ardagh Metal Packaging notes parent sales process

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMBP) furnished a Form 6-K to relay that it notes a press release by its controlling shareholder, Ardagh Holdings S.A., providing an update on Ardagh Holdings’ sales process; details of that update are available on Ardagh Holdings’ investor relations website.

The filing also reiterates that Ardagh Metal Packaging is a global supplier of metal beverage cans, operating 23 production facilities in nine countries with $5.5 billion of sales in 2025, and includes standard forward‑looking statement and inside‑information disclosures.

Filing Explained

As a Form 6-K interim report, the September 16 filing furnishes AMPSA’s note of Ardagh Holdings’ sales-process update and incorporates that information into AMPSA’s amended Form F-3 registration statement, making it part of that registration record.

Key Figures

Ardagh Metal Packaging 2025 sales: $5.5 billion Ardagh Metal Packaging facilities: 23 production facilities Ardagh Metal Packaging countries: 9 countries +5 more

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Ardagh Metal Packaging 2025 sales $5.5 billion Sales of Ardagh Metal Packaging in 2025

Ardagh Metal Packaging facilities 23 production facilities Number of AMP production facilities across its footprint

Ardagh Metal Packaging countries 9 countries Countries where AMP operates production facilities

Ardagh Metal Packaging employees 6,500 people Approximate AMP headcount

Ardagh Group 2025 sales $9.6 billion Sales of Ardagh Group in 2025

Ardagh Group facilities 58 facilities Metal and glass production facilities operated by Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group countries 16 countries Countries where Ardagh Group operates facilities

Ardagh Group employees 19,000 people Approximate Ardagh Group headcount

Key Terms

foreign private issuer, Form 20-F, forward-looking statements, inside information, +1 more

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foreign private issuer regulatory

"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

Form 20-F regulatory

"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F"

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

inside information regulatory

"This press release contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7"

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Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory

"for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"

A European Union law that sets rules to prevent insider trading and market manipulation by requiring timely public disclosure of confidential company information that could affect share prices, and by governing trades by company insiders and communication rules. It matters to investors because it helps keep markets fair and transparent—like a rulebook and referee for trading—so prices reflect publicly available facts and investors can trust markets are not being rigged by people with secret information.

FAQ

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What does AMBP’s September 2026 Form 6-K announce?

It announces that Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. notes a press release by its controlling shareholder, Ardagh Holdings S.A., giving an update on Ardagh Holdings’ sales process, with the full press release available on Ardagh Holdings’ investor relations website.

Where can AMBP (AMBP) investors find details on the Ardagh Holdings sales process?

Details are in Ardagh Holdings S.A.’s press release available on its investor relations website at https://www.ardaghgroup.com/investors/news-events/press-releases, which Ardagh Metal Packaging references in this Form 6-K.

How large was Ardagh Metal Packaging’s business in 2025?

Ardagh Metal Packaging reports $5.5 billion of sales in 2025. It operates 23 production facilities in nine countries and employs approximately 6,500 people as a global supplier of metal beverage cans.

What is the relationship between AMBP (AMBP) and Ardagh Holdings S.A.?

Ardagh Holdings S.A. is the controlling shareholder of Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. and the ultimate parent of Ardagh Group, which supplies metal and glass container packaging worldwide.

How big is Ardagh Group, the parent of AMBP, based on 2025 figures?

Ardagh Group operated 58 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employed about 19,000 people, and generated approximately $9.6 billion of sales in 2025.

Does this AMBP Form 6-K include forward-looking statements?

Yes. It includes a forward-looking statements disclaimer noting that statements about expectations, plans, or any potential transaction involve risks and uncertainties and may differ materially from actual events.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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For the month of September, 2026

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Commission File Number: 001-40709

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Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.

(Name of Registrant)

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56, rue Charles Martel

L-2134 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

+352 26 25 85 55

 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): _____

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): _____

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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K

This report on Form 6-K comprises of Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.’s (the “Company” or “AMPSA”) press release noting an update by Ardagh Holdings S.A. (“AHSA”) on its sales process, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Incorporation by Reference

The information set forth in this report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement filed on Form F-3, as amended (Registration No. 333-289154) by the Company (including any prospectus forming a part of such registration statement), and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is furnished, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated September 16, 2026
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date:    September 16, 2026

	Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
	By:	/s/ Oliver Graham
	Name:	Oliver Graham
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

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Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. Notes Update by Ardagh Holdings S.A. on Sales Process

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Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA) notes the press release by its controlling shareholder, Ardagh Holdings S.A. (AHSA), available on AHSA's investor relations website at:

https://www.ardaghgroup.com/investors/news-events/press-releases

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

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Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 production facilities in nine countries, employing approximately 6,500 people with sales of $5.5 billion in 2025.

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About Ardagh Holdings

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Ardagh Holdings S.A. is the ultimate parent company of Ardagh Group, which is a global supplier of infinitely 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 in 2025.

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Disclaimer

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to proposals, predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical facts and may be "forward looking statements." Forward-looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated, many of which may be beyond our control, including, but not limited to, statements regarding any potential transaction. Forward looking statements may be identified through the use of words such as "expects," "will," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," or by statements indicating certain actions "may," "could," "should" or "might" occur. We caution you that the forward-looking information presented in this press release is not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Certain factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC and any other public filings made by the Company with the SEC. In addition, new risk factors and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risk factors and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual events to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Under no circumstances should the inclusion of such forward-looking statements in this press release be regarded as a representation or warranty by us or any other person with respect to the achievement of results set out in such statements or that the underlying assumptions used will in fact be the case. Therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

Inside Information

This press release contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014. The person responsible for the release of this information on behalf of Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance plc and Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC is Stephen Lyons, Investor Relations Director.

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Contacts:

Investors:

Email: investors@ardaghgroup.com

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Media:

Pat Walsh, Murray Consultants

Tel.: +353 1 498 0300 / +353 87 2269345

Email: pwalsh@murraygroup.ie

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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 10.9 KB