Graphic Packaging (NYSE: GPK) CEO details Vision 2030 and outlook

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported that President and CEO Robbert Rietbroek released a letter to employees outlining company priorities. The letter, furnished as an exhibit, includes forward-looking statements about expected free cash flow, execution of the company’s Vision 2030 priorities, and the expected timing and benefits of a management transition. The company cautions that these expectations are subject to risks such as global economic volatility, inflation and volatility in raw material and energy costs, pricing pressure, the new leadership’s ability to carry out productivity and cost reduction plans, the company’s debt level, currency movements, international operations, and regulatory and litigation matters, including the future use of U.S. federal income tax attributes.

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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)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

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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

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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 5, 2026, Robbert Rietbroek, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (the “Company”), released a letter to the Company’s employees, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section. Furthermore, such information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified as being incorporated by reference therein.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements of the Company’s expectations in this report, including but not limited to statements relating to expected free cash flow and execution of Vision 2030 priorities, as well as the expected timing and benefits of the management transition, constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on currently available information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s present expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, volatility of the global economy, inflation of and volatility in raw material and energy costs, continuing pressure for lower cost products, new leadership’s ability to implement the Company’s business strategies, including productivity initiatives and cost reduction plans, as well as the Company’s debt level, currency movements and other risks of conducting business internationally, the impact of regulatory and litigation matters, including the continued availability of the Company’s U.S. federal income tax attributes to offset U.S. federal income taxes and the timing related to the Company’s future U.S. federal income tax payments. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements, except as required by law. Additional information regarding these and other risks is contained in the Company’s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Letter from Robbert Rietbroek to Company employees dated January 5, 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.

				By:		/s/ Alexandra O. Haden
						Assistant General Counsel
Date: January 5, 2026

FAQ

What did Graphic Packaging (GPK) disclose in this report?

Graphic Packaging disclosed that President and CEO Robbert Rietbroek issued a letter to employees, which is furnished as an exhibit and discusses company priorities and expectations.

What topics does the CEO’s letter at Graphic Packaging (GPK) address?

The CEO’s letter includes forward-looking statements about expected free cash flow, execution of Vision 2030 priorities, and the expected timing and benefits of a management transition.

Is the CEO’s employee letter considered filed information for Graphic Packaging (GPK)?

No. The company states that the information in this report and in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.

What risks could affect Graphic Packaging’s (GPK) Vision 2030 and cash flow expectations?

The company highlights risks including global economic volatility, inflation and volatility in raw material and energy costs, pressure for lower-cost products, execution of productivity and cost reduction plans, debt levels, currency movements, and regulatory and litigation matters.

How does Graphic Packaging (GPK) describe the impact of new leadership?

The company notes that the ability of new leadership to implement business strategies, including productivity initiatives and cost reduction plans, is one of the uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from expectations.

Can Graphic Packaging’s (GPK) CEO letter be incorporated into other securities filings?

The company explains that the CEO letter and related information will not be incorporated by reference into other securities filings unless specifically identified as being incorporated.