Graphic Packaging names Aditya Gandhi accounting chief

The appointment includes a one-time restricted stock unit grant valued at approximately $715,000 and a cash sign-on bonus of $105,000.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) appointed Aditya J. Gandhi Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 28, 2026. He reports to Charles D. Lischer, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Gandhi previously served as Chief Accounting Officer at AptarGroup and Sonoco Products Company and held roles at WestRock.

In connection with his appointment, Gandhi will receive a one-time restricted stock unit grant valued at approximately $715,000 on the date of grant, vesting ratably over three years, and a $105,000 cash sign-on bonus. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a commerce degree from the University of Mumbai, with a concentration in financial accounting and auditing.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

Key Figures

Restricted stock unit grant value: approximately $715,000 Restricted stock unit vesting period: 3 years Cash sign-on bonus: $105,000

3 metrics

Restricted stock unit grant value approximately $715,000 One-time grant; value on the date of grant

Restricted stock unit vesting period 3 years Vests ratably

Cash sign-on bonus $105,000 In connection with Gandhi's appointment

Key Terms

restricted stock units, ratably, cash sign-on bonus, U.S. GAAP

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"one-time grant of restricted stock units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

ratably financial

"vests ratably over three years"

cash sign-on bonus financial

"cash sign-on bonus of $105,000"

U.S. GAAP technical

"complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP and IFRS"

U.S. GAAP is a set of rules and standards that companies in the United States follow to prepare their financial reports. It helps ensure that financial information is consistent and clear, so investors and others can compare and understand a company's financial health easily.

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What compensation will GPK's new Chief Accounting Officer receive?

Aditya J. Gandhi will receive a one-time restricted stock unit grant valued at approximately $715,000 on the date of grant, vesting ratably over three years, and a $105,000 cash sign-on bonus.

What are Aditya Gandhi's qualifications for GPK's Chief Accounting Officer role?

Aditya J. Gandhi is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in commerce, with a concentration in financial accounting and auditing, from the University of Mumbai.

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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): September 28, 2026

Graphic Packaging Holding Company

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-33988	26-0405422
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1500 Riveredge Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia				30328
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 770 240-7931

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		GPK		New York Stock Exchange LLC

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 28, 2026, Aditya J. Gandhi, age 46, joined Graphic Packaging Holding Company (the “Company”) as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Gandhi previously served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of AptarGroup, Inc. ("Aptar") since June 2026. Prior to joining Aptar, he served as Sonoco Products Company's Chief Accounting Officer from August 2022 to May 2026 and prior to that as Assistant Corporate Controller from November 2021 to August 2022. Prior to joining Sonoco Products Company, he held various roles at WestRock Company from January 2018 to November 2021. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Gandhi and any other persons pursuant to which he has been appointed as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company and no family relationships between Mr. Gandhi and any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Gandhi has no direct or indirect interest in any transaction or proposed transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Gandhi will receive a one-time grant of restricted stock units with a value of approximately $715,000 on the date of grant that vests ratably over three years and a cash sign-on bonus of $105,000.

A press release dated September 28, 2026 announcing Mr. Gandhi's appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The press release shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section nor incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release dated September 28, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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

			GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING COMPANY
Date:	September 28, 2026	By:	/s/ Daniel S. Fishbein
			Daniel S. Fishbein      Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Appoints Aditya Gandhi as Chief Accounting Officer

Accomplished finance executive brings more than 20 years of public-company accounting, packaging industry experience and finance transformation

ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, today announced that Aditya Gandhi has been appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective Sept. 28. He will report to Charles D. Lischer, Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Gandhi joins Graphic Packaging from AptarGroup, Inc., where he served as Chief Accounting Officer. Previously, he spent nearly five years at Sonoco Products Company, including nearly four as Chief Accounting Officer. He also held senior roles at WestRock, including Segment Controller for its Consumer Packaging business.

“Aditya brings an excellent track record, combining deep experience in accounting advisory services, finance and as a Chief Accounting Officer in the paper and packaging industry,” President and Chief Executive Officer Robbert Rietbroek said. “His record of optimizing financial operations will be valuable as we continue to strengthen our business and create long-term value.”

Earlier in his career, Gandhi held a senior technical accounting role at GE and spent more than a decade with Deloitte. His Deloitte tenure included senior roles in the firm’s National Office and London, where he advised clients on complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

“Graphic Packaging has a strong foundation and a clear focus on performance and value creation,” Gandhi said. “I look forward to partnering with teams across the organization to develop our people, strengthen our

finance capabilities and enable disciplined execution of the Company’s business and financial priorities.”

Gandhi holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce, with a concentration in financial accounting and auditing, from the University of Mumbai. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

About Graphic Packaging Holding Company

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and produces consumer packaging made primarily from renewable or recycled materials. An industry leader in innovation, the Company is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of consumer packaging. Graphic Packaging operates a global network of design and manufacturing facilities serving the world’s most widely recognized brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household and other consumer products.

Learn more at www.graphicpkg.com.

Contact Information

Media: Comms@graphicpkg.com

Investors: Investor.Relations@graphicpkg.com

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 12.3 KB

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• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA WITH EMBEDDED LINKBASES DOCUMENT 23.3 KB