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Ball (BALL) CEO Lewis reports performance stock units converting to shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ball Corporation's Chief Executive Officer Ronald J. Lewis reported the acquisition of performance-based equity on January 27, 2026. He received 23,306 shares of common stock tied to performance contingent restricted stock units granted on January 25, 2023, and 20,138 shares tied to units granted on January 24, 2024.

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to one share of Ball Corporation common stock. The underlying shares from both performance awards are scheduled to vest on January 31, 2026, subject to Mr. Lewis’s continued employment. After these transactions, he directly held 90,669.7728 shares of Ball common stock.

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CEO reports routine performance-based stock vesting with no cash paid.

The filing shows Ronald J. Lewis, Chief Executive Officer of Ball Corporation, acquiring common shares via performance contingent restricted stock units. He received 23,306 shares linked to a January 25, 2023 grant and 20,138 shares linked to a January 24, 2024 grant, both at a per-share price of $0.00.

The Human Resources Committee determined on January 27, 2026 that the performance factors for both grants were achieved, and the related shares are scheduled to vest on January 31, 2026, subject to continued employment. Following these acquisitions, Mr. Lewis directly owned 90,669.7728 Ball common shares.

This looks like standard executive long-term incentive compensation being earned after performance review, rather than open-market buying or selling. The filing documents equity alignment between the CEO and shareholders without indicating any change in cash compensation or company strategy.

Insider Lewis Ronald J.
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 23,306 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 20,138 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 70,531.773 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Human Resources Committee determined on 01/27/2026 the achievement of the performance factors for the performance contingent restricted stock units granted on January 25, 2023. The shares will vest on January 31, 2026, subject to continued employment. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Ball Corporation Common Stock. The Human Resources Committee determined on 01/27/2026 the achievement of the performance factors for the performance contingent restricted stock units granted on January 24, 2024. The shares will vest on January 31, 2026, subject to continued employment.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Lewis Ronald J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
9200 W. 108TH CIRCLE

(Street)
WESTMINSTER CO 80021

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BALL Corp [ BALL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/27/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
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Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 01/27/2026 A 23,306(1) A (2) 70,531.7728 D
Common Stock 01/27/2026 A 20,138(3) A (2) 90,669.7728 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Human Resources Committee determined on 01/27/2026 the achievement of the performance factors for the performance contingent restricted stock units granted on January 25, 2023. The shares will vest on January 31, 2026, subject to continued employment.
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Ball Corporation Common Stock.
3. The Human Resources Committee determined on 01/27/2026 the achievement of the performance factors for the performance contingent restricted stock units granted on January 24, 2024. The shares will vest on January 31, 2026, subject to continued employment.
/s/ Derek Redmond, attorney-in-fact to Mr. Lewis 01/28/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BALL CEO Ronald J. Lewis report on January 27, 2026?

Ronald J. Lewis reported acquiring Ball common stock through performance contingent restricted stock units. He received 23,306 shares tied to a 2023 grant and 20,138 shares tied to a 2024 grant, following the Human Resources Committee’s determination that performance factors were achieved.

How many BALL shares does CEO Ronald J. Lewis own after this Form 4 filing?

After these transactions, Ronald J. Lewis directly beneficially owned 90,669.7728 shares of Ball Corporation common stock. This total reflects the addition of 23,306 shares from the 2023 performance grant and 20,138 shares from the 2024 performance grant reported in the filing.

What triggered the BALL performance contingent restricted stock units reported in this Form 4?

The Human Resources Committee determined on January 27, 2026, that performance factors for two sets of performance contingent restricted stock units had been achieved. These units were originally granted on January 25, 2023, and January 24, 2024, and are tied to Ball Corporation common stock.

When will the BALL shares from the CEO’s performance awards vest?

The shares underlying both sets of performance contingent restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on January 31, 2026. Vesting is subject to Ronald J. Lewis’s continued employment with Ball Corporation through that date, as specified in the explanatory footnotes to the Form 4 filing.

Did the BALL CEO pay cash for the shares reported in this Form 4?

The reported acquisitions were at a transaction price of $0.00 per share, indicating no cash was paid for these shares. They resulted from performance contingent restricted stock units converting into common shares after the Human Resources Committee certified achievement of performance factors.

What does each BALL restricted stock unit represent in this CEO Form 4?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Ball Corporation common stock. Once performance conditions are met and vesting requirements satisfied, the units settle into shares, as reflected by the CEO’s reported acquisitions in this Form 4.