Amcor completes 1-for-5 reverse stock split

Amcor plc completed a 1-for-5 reverse stock split, combining every five ordinary shares into one.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/15/2026 - 04:03 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

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Amcor plc completed a 1-for-5 reverse stock split, combining every five ordinary shares into one. This reduced the number of outstanding ordinary shares from approximately 2.3 billion to approximately 461 million and applied equally to treasury shares.

CHESS Depositary Interests were also consolidated on a 1-for-5 basis so that each CDI continues to represent one ordinary share. At the same time, Amcor proportionately reduced its authorized ordinary and preferred share counts and increased the par value of both classes to $0.05 per share. The split became effective for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AMCR and on the Australian Stock Exchange for CDIs, and no fractional shares are being issued, with cash paid instead for fractional entitlements.

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Amcor’s 1-for-5 reverse split restructures its share capital without changing fundamentals.

Amcor plc carried out a 1-for-5 reverse stock split, cutting its outstanding ordinary shares from approximately 2.3 billion to approximately 461 million by combining every five shares into one. CHESS Depositary Interests were adjusted on the same 1-for-5 basis so that each CDI continues to correspond to a single ordinary share.

Alongside this, Amcor proportionately reduced the number of authorized ordinary and preferred shares and increased the par value of each to $0.05 per share. No fractional shares are being issued; holders entitled to fractions receive cash instead, and equity-based awards under incentive plans have been proportionately adjusted.

From January 15, 2026, Amcor’s ordinary shares trade on the NYSE on a split-adjusted basis under the symbol AMCR, and CDIs trade similarly on the Australian Stock Exchange. The practical impact for investors is mainly on share count and per-share figures, while the company’s overall economic value depends on future business performance rather than this mechanical capital change.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 3.03, 5.03, 9.01

3 items

Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders Securities

A change was made that materially affects the rights of existing shareholders (e.g., dividend rights, voting rights).

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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What corporate action did Amcor (AMCR) announce in this Form 8-K?

Amcor plc announced the completion of a 1-for-5 reverse stock split, in which every five ordinary shares issued and outstanding or held as treasury shares were automatically combined into one Amcor ordinary share.

How did the Amcor (AMCR) reverse stock split affect the number of shares outstanding?

The reverse stock split reduced Amcor’s outstanding ordinary shares from approximately 2.3 billion to approximately 461 million by combining every five shares into one.

What happened to Amcor’s CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) in the reverse split?

Amcor’s CDIs were consolidated on a 1-for-5 basis, and one CDI continues to represent an interest in one Amcor ordinary share after the reverse stock split.

Did Amcor (AMCR) change the par value and authorized share amounts?

Yes. Concurrently with the reverse split, Amcor proportionately reduced the number of authorized ordinary and preferred shares and increased the par value of both classes to $0.05 per share.

How are fractional shares handled in the Amcor reverse stock split?

No fractional shares are being issued. Shareholders of record otherwise entitled to a fractional share will receive a cash payment in lieu of such fractional shares.

When did Amcor (AMCR) begin trading on a split-adjusted basis?

Amcor’s ordinary shares began trading on a split-adjusted basis on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AMCR on January 15, 2026, and CDIs began split-adjusted trading on the Australian Stock Exchange under the symbol AMC on the same date.

Were Amcor’s equity-based awards affected by the reverse stock split?

Yes. The filing states that equity-based awards issued under Amcor incentive plans have been proportionately adjusted to reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split.

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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): January 14, 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 3.03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

On January 14, 2026, Amcor plc (“Amcor”) filed an amendment to its memorandum of association to effect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split previously approved by Amcor shareholders at its annual general meeting of shareholders held on November 6, 2025.

As a result of the filing of the amendment, which amended and restated paragraph 6 of the memorandum, every five ordinary shares of Amcor issued and outstanding or held as treasury shares have been automatically combined into one Amcor ordinary share. This reduced the number of outstanding ordinary shares from approximately 2.3 billion to approximately 461 million. Amcor’s CHESS Depositary Interests (“CDIs”) have also been consolidated on a 1-for-5 basis such that one CDI continues to represent an interest in one Amcor ordinary share following the reverse stock split. Concurrently with the reverse stock split, the amendment to Amcor’s memorandum of association also proportionately reduced the number of Amcor’s ordinary shares authorized for issuance and increased the par value of Amcor’s ordinary shares to $0.05 per share. Additionally, the amendment to Amcor’s memorandum of association proportionately reduced the number of Amcor’s authorized and unissued preferred shares and increased the par value of Amcor’s preferred shares to $0.05 per share for consistency with the changes to ordinary shares; there are no preferred shares issued and outstanding.

The foregoing summary of the amendment to Amcor’s memorandum of association is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Amcor’s memorandum of association that includes the amended and restated paragraph 6 therein, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

On January 15, 2026, Amcor ordinary shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (under the symbol “AMCR”) on a split-adjusted basis under a new CUSIP number, which is G0250X 149. CDIs also began trading on the Australian Stock Exchange (under the symbol “AMC”) on a split-adjusted basis.

No fractional shares were issued in connection with the reverse stock split. Shareholders of record otherwise entitled to receive a fractional share as a result of the reverse stock split are to receive a cash payment in lieu of such fractional shares. Equity-based awards as issued under Amcor incentive plans have been proportionately adjusted.

Additional information concerning the reverse stock split can be found in Amcor’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 23, 2025.

On January 15, 2026, Amcor issued a press release announcing the completion of the reverse stock split. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

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

To the extent required by Item 5.03 of Form 8-K, the information contained in Item 3.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

		Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.		Description
3.1		Amended Memorandum of Association of Amcor plc, dated January 14, 2026
99.1		Press Release of Amcor plc, dated January 15, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File. The cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.

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	January 15, 2026	/s/ Damien Clayton
		Name:	Damien Clayton
		Title:	Company Secretary