Graphic Packaging details General Counsel transition and severance terms

Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced a leadership transition involving its Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Lauren S. Tashma.

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced a leadership transition involving its Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Lauren S. Tashma. On January 5, 2026, the company and Ms. Tashma began a process under which she will depart from her current role. She relinquished her General Counsel position effective January 6, 2026, but will remain an employee until the end of the day on March 1, 2026 and will continue as an officer or director of certain subsidiaries during the transition.

As a result of her departure, Ms. Tashma is expected to be eligible for separation benefits available under the company’s Executive Severance Plan for a company-initiated separation from service. She is expected to enter into a Release Agreement that will document the terms of the arrangement and include a general release of claims, and the company also expects to enter into a transition services agreement with her to support ongoing matters.

8-K Event Classification

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

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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.

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What leadership change did Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) disclose?

Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported that Lauren S. Tashma, its Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, has begun a transition process to depart from her current role, relinquishing that position effective January 6, 2026.

How long will Lauren S. Tashma remain with Graphic Packaging (GPK)?

Lauren S. Tashma will remain an employee of Graphic Packaging Holding Company through the end of the day on March 1, 2026, and will continue as an officer or director of certain subsidiaries during the transition period.

Is Lauren S. Tashma eligible for severance benefits from Graphic Packaging (GPK)?

As a result of her departure, Ms. Tashma is expected to be eligible for separation benefits payable upon a company-initiated separation from service under Graphic Packaging’s Executive Severance Plan.

Will there be a formal agreement documenting Lauren S. Tashma’s departure from GPK?

Ms. Tashma is expected to enter into a Release Agreement that will memorialize the terms of her arrangement with Graphic Packaging Holding Company and will include a general release of claims.

What is the purpose of the transition services agreement with Lauren S. Tashma at GPK?

Graphic Packaging Holding Company expects to enter into a transition services agreement with Ms. Tashma so she can support other ongoing matters while she remains employed during the transition period.

What is Lauren S. Tashma’s role with Graphic Packaging subsidiaries during the transition?

Although she relinquished her General Counsel position, Ms. Tashma retains her positions as an officer or director of certain subsidiaries of Graphic Packaging Holding Company during the transition period.

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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 5, 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)

(770) 240-7200

(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		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		GPK		New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

☐   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).

☐ 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 January 5, 2026, Graphic Packaging Holding Company (the “Company”) and Lauren S. Tashma, the Company’s Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (the “General Counsel”) initiated a transition process whereby Ms. Tashma will depart from her current role with the Company. To assist with the transition process, Ms. Tashma has relinquished her position with the Company as of January 6, 2026, but retains her positions as an officer or director of certain subsidiaries and remains an employee through the end of the day on March 1, 2026. As a result of her departure, Ms. Tashma is expected to be eligible for the separation benefits payable upon a separation from service initiated by the Company under the terms of the Company’s Executive Severance Plan. Ms. Tashma is expected to enter into a Release Agreement to memorialize the terms of this arrangement that will also contain a general release of claims. The Company also expects to enter into a transition services agreement with Ms. Tashma to support other ongoing matters.

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.

				By:		/s/ Laura Lynn Church
						Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary
Date: January 8, 2026