Amcor plc (NYSE: AMCR) moves fiscal year-end to Dec. 31

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Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amcor plc has changed its fiscal year to align with the calendar year, shifting from a July 1–June 30 cycle to a January 1–December 31 cycle.

This change creates an abbreviated fiscal year from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, called the “Transition Period.” The first full calendar fiscal year will be the year ended December 31, 2027. The company will file a transition report on Form 10-K/T for the Transition Period and will keep using calendar quarters for interim reporting.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

1 item

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance

The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.

Key Figures

New fiscal year period: January 1 to December 31 Transition Period dates: July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 First full calendar fiscal year end: December 31, 2027

3 metrics

New fiscal year period January 1 to December 31 Fiscal year now aligned with calendar year

Transition Period dates July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Abbreviated fiscal year created by the change

First full calendar fiscal year end December 31, 2027 First complete fiscal year under new cycle

Key Terms

Transition Period, fiscal year end, Form 10-K/T

3 terms

Transition Period financial

"results in an abbreviated fiscal year for the Company from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (the “Transition Period”)"

fiscal year end financial

"change the Company’s fiscal year end from a year beginning on July 1 and ending June 30 to a year beginning on January 1 and ending December 31"

Form 10-K/T regulatory

"the Company will file a transition report on Form 10-K/T with respect to the Transition Period"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/06/2026 - 06:12 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2026

AMCOR PLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Jersey	001-38932	98-1455367
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

83 Tower Road North
Warmley, Bristol
United Kingdom	BS30 8XP
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

+44 117 9753200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares, par value $0.05 per share	AMCR	New York Stock Exchange
1.125% Guaranteed Senior Notes Due 2027	AUKF/27	New York Stock Exchange
5.450% Guaranteed Senior Notes Due 2029	AMCR/29	New York Stock Exchange
3.200% Guaranteed Senior Notes Due 2029	AUKF/29	New York Stock Exchange
3.950% Guaranteed Senior Notes Due 2032	AMCR/32	New York Stock Exchange
3.750% Guaranteed Senior Notes Due 2033	AUKF/33	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

¨ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On May 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of Amcor plc (the “Company”) acted to change the Company’s fiscal year end from a year beginning on July 1 and ending June 30 to a year beginning on January 1 and ending December 31. The change in fiscal year results in an abbreviated fiscal year for the Company from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (the “Transition Period”). The Company’s first full calendar fiscal year resulting from the change will be the year ended December 31, 2027. The Company’s fiscal quarters will remain calendar quarters. In accordance with the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company will file a transition report on Form 10-K/T with respect to the Transition Period. Until December 31, 2026, the Company will continue to report its quarterly financial results in accordance with its current fiscal year.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		AMCOR PLC

Date	May 6, 2026	/s/ Damien Clayton
		Name:	Damien Clayton
		Title:	Company Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What fiscal year change did Amcor plc (AMCR) disclose?

Amcor plc changed its fiscal year to match the calendar year, moving from a July 1–June 30 cycle to a January 1–December 31 cycle. This shift simplifies reporting alignment with calendar quarters while maintaining quarterly reporting practices.

What is the Transition Period mentioned by Amcor plc (AMCR)?

The Transition Period is an abbreviated fiscal year running from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Amcor plc will cover this six‑month span in a special transition report, bridging the move from its old fiscal year to the new calendar-based year.

How will Amcor plc (AMCR) report during the fiscal year change?

Amcor plc will continue to report quarterly results under its current fiscal year framework until December 31, 2026. It will then file a transition report on Form 10‑K/T covering the Transition Period from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

When will Amcor plc’s (AMCR) first full calendar fiscal year end?

Amcor plc’s first full calendar fiscal year after the change will be the year ended December 31, 2027. After the Transition Period, all subsequent fiscal years will run from January 1 to December 31, matching standard calendar-year reporting.

Do Amcor plc’s (AMCR) fiscal quarters change with the new year-end?

Amcor plc stated that its fiscal quarters will remain calendar quarters even after changing the fiscal year. This means quarterly reporting will continue to follow standard three‑month calendar periods, maintaining consistency for interim financial updates.

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