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[8-K] Greif, Inc. Reports Material Event

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Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its entire containerboard business—held through Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS) and Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH)—to Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) for $1.8 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction was executed on June 30, 2025 and disclosed via Form 8-K on July 1, 2025.

Under the Purchase and Sale Agreement, Greif Packaging LLC (the “Seller�) will first contribute all containerboard assets—mills, sheet feeder facilities, equipment and related items—to GCS. PCA will then acquire 100 % of the Seller’s equity interests in both GCS and BBH. Closing is conditioned on standard requirements, most notably the expiration or early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) antitrust waiting period.

Outside Date & Termination: Either party may terminate if closing has not occurred by June 30, 2026, with up to two 90-day extensions available (one mutual, one at Greif’s option). Additional termination rights exist for mutual consent, non-appealable governmental prohibition, or uncured breaches of representations, warranties or covenants by either party.

The filing cautions investors not to rely solely on the representations and warranties within the agreement for factual determinations, noting that conditions may change over time. A related press release dated July 1, 2025 (Exhibit 99.1) announces the divestiture, and the full Agreement is furnished as Exhibit 10.1.

Strategic Implications: If completed, the sale will bring a substantial influx of cash and marks Greif’s exit from the containerboard segment, potentially reshaping its product portfolio toward remaining industrial packaging operations. However, completion risk remains until all regulatory and contractual conditions are met.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) ha stipulato un accordo definitivo per cedere l'intera attività di containerboard � detenuta tramite Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS) e Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH) � a Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) per 1,8 miliardi di dollari in contanti, soggetti a consueti aggiustamenti. La transazione è stata eseguita il 30 giugno 2025 e comunicata tramite il modulo 8-K il 1° luglio 2025.

Secondo l'Accordo di Acquisto e Vendita, Greif Packaging LLC (il “Venditore�) trasferirà prima tutti gli asset relativi al containerboard � cartiere, impianti di alimentazione fogli, attrezzature e beni correlati � a GCS. PCA acquisirà quindi il 100% delle partecipazioni azionarie del Venditore sia in GCS che in BBH. La chiusura è subordinata al rispetto delle condizioni standard, in particolare la scadenza o la cessazione anticipata del periodo di attesa antitrust Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR).

Data limite e risoluzione: Ciascuna parte può recedere se la chiusura non avviene entro il 30 giugno 2026, con la possibilità di due proroghe di 90 giorni (una consensuale, una a discrezione di Greif). Sono previsti ulteriori diritti di risoluzione per consenso reciproco, divieto governativo non appellabile o violazioni non sanate di dichiarazioni, garanzie o obblighi da parte di una delle parti.

Il documento invita gli investitori a non fare affidamento esclusivamente sulle dichiarazioni e garanzie contenute nell'accordo per valutazioni fattuali, sottolineando che le condizioni possono variare nel tempo. Un comunicato stampa del 1° luglio 2025 (Allegato 99.1) annuncia la cessione, mentre il testo completo dell’Accordo è fornito come Allegato 10.1.

Implicazioni strategiche: Se completata, la vendita genererà un significativo afflusso di liquidità e segnerà l’uscita di Greif dal segmento containerboard, potenzialmente rimodellando il portafoglio prodotti verso le attività industriali di imballaggio rimanenti. Tuttavia, il rischio di mancato completamento persiste fino al soddisfacimento di tutte le condizioni regolamentari e contrattuali.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) ha firmado un acuerdo definitivo para vender todo su negocio de cartón containerboard, mantenido a través de Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS) y Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH), a Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) por 1.8 mil millones de dólares en efectivo, sujetos a ajustes habituales. La transacción se realizó el 30 de junio de 2025 y se informó mediante el Formulario 8-K el 1 de julio de 2025.

Según el Acuerdo de Compra y Venta, Greif Packaging LLC (el “Vendedor�) primero aportará todos los activos de containerboard � fábricas, instalaciones de alimentación de hojas, equipos y artículos relacionados � a GCS. PCA adquirirá entonces el 100 % de las participaciones del Vendedor en GCS y BBH. El cierre está condicionado a requisitos estándar, especialmente a la expiración o terminación anticipada del período de espera antimonopolio Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR).

Fecha límite y terminación: Cualquiera de las partes puede rescindir si el cierre no se produce antes del 30 de junio de 2026, con hasta dos extensiones de 90 días disponibles (una mutua, otra a opción de Greif). Existen derechos adicionales de terminación por consentimiento mutuo, prohibición gubernamental no apelable o incumplimientos no subsanados de representaciones, garantías o convenios por cualquiera de las partes.

El documento advierte a los inversores que no se basen únicamente en las representaciones y garantías dentro del acuerdo para determinaciones fácticas, señalando que las condiciones pueden cambiar con el tiempo. Un comunicado de prensa fechado el 1 de julio de 2025 (Exhibición 99.1) anuncia la venta, y el Acuerdo completo se presenta como Exhibición 10.1.

Implicaciones estratégicas: Si se completa, la venta aportará una entrada sustancial de efectivo y marcará la salida de Greif del segmento containerboard, potencialmente reconfigurando su portafolio de productos hacia las operaciones restantes de embalaje industrial. Sin embargo, el riesgo de cierre persiste hasta que se cumplan todas las condiciones regulatorias y contractuales.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF)ëŠ� 컨테ì´ë„ˆë³´ë“œ 사업 ì „ì²´ë¥� 매ê°í•˜ëŠ” 최종 계약ì� 체결했습니다. ì� ì‚¬ì—…ì€ Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS)와 Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH)ë¥� 통해 보유하고 있으ë©�, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)ì—� 18ì–� 달러 현금으로 매ê°í•˜ë©°, 통ìƒì ì¸ ì¡°ì •ì� ì ìš©ë©ë‹ˆë‹�. 거래ëŠ� 2025ë…� 6ì›� 30ì¼ì— 실행ë˜ì—ˆìœ¼ë©° 2025ë…� 7ì›� 1ì� Form 8-Kë¥� 통해 공개ë˜ì—ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹�.

매매 계약ì—� ë”°ë¼ Greif Packaging LLC(“íŒë§¤ìžâ€�)ëŠ� 먼저 모든 컨테ì´ë„ˆë³´ë“œ ìžì‚°â€”제지 공장, 시트 공급 시설, 장비 ë°� ê´€ë � ìžì‚°â€”ì„ GCSì—� ì¶œìží•©ë‹ˆë‹�. ì´í›„ PCAëŠ� íŒë§¤ìžì˜ GCS ë°� BBH ì§€ë¶� 100%ë¥� ì¸ìˆ˜í•©ë‹ˆë‹�. 거래 ì¢…ê²°ì€ í‘œì¤€ 요건, 특히 Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) ë°˜ë…ì � 대ê¸� 기간ì� 만료 ë˜ëŠ” 조기 종료ì—� ë”°ë¼ ê²°ì •ë©ë‹ˆë‹�.

종료 기한 ë°� í•´ì§€: ì–´ëŠ í•œìª½ë� 2026ë…� 6ì›� 30ì¼ê¹Œì§€ 거래가 완료ë˜ì§€ 않으ë©� í•´ì§€í•� ìˆ� 있으ë©�, 최대 90ì� 연장 ë‘� ë²�(í•� ë²ˆì€ ìƒí˜¸ í•©ì˜, í•� ë²ˆì€ Greif ì„ íƒ)ì� 가능합니다. ìƒí˜¸ ë™ì˜, ì •ë¶€ì� 항소 불가 금지 명령, ë˜ëŠ” ì–´ëŠ í•œìª½ì� 진술, ë³´ì¦, 계약 위반 미해ê²� ì‹� 추가 í•´ì§€ 권리가 존재합니ë‹�.

투ìžìžë“¤ì—게 계약ì„� ë‚� 진술ê³� ë³´ì¦ë§Œìœ¼ë¡� 사실 íŒë‹¨ì—� ì˜ì¡´í•˜ì§€ ë§� ê²ƒì„ ê²½ê³ í•˜ë©°, ì¡°ê±´ì€ ì‹œê°„ì� ì§€ë‚¨ì— ë”°ë¼ ë³€ê²½ë  ìˆ� 있ìŒì� 명시합니ë‹�. ê´€ë � ë³´ë„ìžë£Œ(2025ë…� 7ì›� 1ì�, ë¶€ì†ì„œ 99.1)ì—서 ë§¤ê° ì†Œì‹ì� 알리ë©�, ì „ì²´ 계약서는 ë¶€ì†ì„œ 10.1ë¡� 제공ë©ë‹ˆë‹�.

ì „ëžµì � ì˜ë¯¸: 거래가 완료ë˜ë©´ ìƒë‹¹í•� 현금 유입ì� ì´ë£¨ì–´ì§€ë©�, Greifê°€ 컨테ì´ë„ˆë³´ë“œ 부문ì—ì„� 철수하는 ê²ƒì„ ì˜ë¯¸í•©ë‹ˆë‹�. ì´ëŠ” ë‚¨ì€ ì‚°ì—…ìš� í¬ìž¥ 사업ì—� 대í•� 제품 í¬íЏí´ë¦¬ì˜� 재편ì� 가져올 ìˆ� 있습니다. 다만 모든 규제 ë°� 계약 ì¡°ê±´ 충족 전까지ëŠ� 완료 위험ì� 남아 있습니다.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE : GEF) a conclu un accord définitif pour céder l'intégralité de son activité containerboard, détenue via Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS) et Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH), à Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) pour 1,8 milliard de dollars en espèces, sous réserve d'ajustements habituels. La transaction a été réalisée le 30 juin 2025 et divulguée via le formulaire 8-K le 1er juillet 2025.

Selon l'accord d'achat et de vente, Greif Packaging LLC (le « Vendeur ») contribuera d'abord tous les actifs containerboard � usines, installations d'alimentation en feuilles, équipements et éléments connexes � à GCS. PCA acquerra ensuite 100 % des intérêts en actions du Vendeur dans GCS et BBH. La clôture est soumise aux conditions habituelles, notamment l'expiration ou la résiliation anticipée de la période d'attente antitrust Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR).

Date limite et résiliation : Chaque partie peut résilier si la clôture n'a pas eu lieu avant le 30 juin 2026, avec jusqu'à deux prolongations de 90 jours possibles (une mutuelle, une à l'option de Greif). Des droits supplémentaires de résiliation existent en cas de consentement mutuel, d'interdiction gouvernementale non susceptible d'appel ou de manquements non corrigés aux déclarations, garanties ou engagements de l'une ou l'autre partie.

Le dépôt met en garde les investisseurs de ne pas se fier uniquement aux déclarations et garanties contenues dans l'accord pour les déterminations factuelles, notant que les conditions peuvent évoluer avec le temps. Un communiqué de presse daté du 1er juillet 2025 (Exhibit 99.1) annonce la cession, et l'accord complet est fourni en tant que Exhibit 10.1.

Implications stratégiques : Si la transaction est réalisée, la vente apportera une rentrée de liquidités importante et marquera la sortie de Greif du segment containerboard, pouvant potentiellement remodeler son portefeuille de produits vers les opérations restantes d'emballage industriel. Cependant, le risque de non-réalisation subsiste jusqu'à la satisfaction de toutes les conditions réglementaires et contractuelles.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) hat eine endgültige Vereinbarung zum Verkauf seines gesamten Containerboard-Geschäfts geschlossen, das über Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS) und Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH) gehalten wird, an Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) ´Úü°ù 1,8 Milliarden US-Dollar in bar, vorbehaltlich üblicher Anpassungen. Die Transaktion wurde am 30. Juni 2025 ausgeführt und am 1. Juli 2025 über das Formular 8-K veröffentlicht.

Gemäß dem Kauf- und Verkaufsvertrag wird Greif Packaging LLC (der „Verkäufer�) zunächst alle Containerboard-Vermögenswerte � Mühlen, Blattzufuhranlagen, Ausrüstung und zugehörige Gegenstände � an GCS übertragen. PCA wird anschließend 100 % der Eigentumsanteile des Verkäufers an GCS und BBH erwerben. Der Abschluss ist an übliche Bedingungen geknüpft, insbesondere an das Ablaufen oder die vorzeitige Beendigung der Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Kartellrechtswartefrist.

Außenfrist & Kündigung: Jede Partei kann kündigen, falls der Abschluss nicht bis zum 30. Juni 2026 erfolgt, wobei bis zu zwei 90-tägige Verlängerungen möglich sind (eine einvernehmlich, eine nach Wahl von Greif). Weitere Kündigungsrechte bestehen bei gegenseitigem Einvernehmen, unanfechtbarem behördlichen Verbot oder nicht behobenen Verstößen gegen Zusicherungen, Gewährleistungen oder Verpflichtungen einer Partei.

Die Einreichung warnt Investoren davor, sich ausschließlich auf die Zusicherungen und Gewährleistungen im Vertrag ´Úü°ù Sachverhaltsfeststellungen zu verlassen, da sich die Bedingungen im Laufe der Zeit ändern können. Eine zugehörige Pressemitteilung vom 1. Juli 2025 (Anlage 99.1) kündigt die Veräußerung an, der vollständige Vertrag wird als Anlage 10.1 bereitgestellt.

Strategische Implikationen: Bei Abschluss bringt der Verkauf einen erheblichen Geldzufluss und markiert Greifs Ausstieg aus dem Containerboard-Segment, was das Produktportfolio zugunsten der verbleibenden industriellen Verpackungsgeschäfte neu ausrichten könnte. Ein Abschlussrisiko besteht jedoch, bis alle regulatorischen und vertraglichen Bedingungen erfüllt sind.

Positive
  • $1.8 billion cash consideration represents a sizable liquidity event that can enhance Greif’s financial flexibility upon closing.
  • Divestiture allows strategic focus on core industrial packaging segments, potentially improving margin stability.
Negative
  • Completion risk: deal is subject to HSR approval and other closing conditions with an outside date more than a year away.
  • Greif will lose its containerboard revenue stream, reducing vertical integration and exposing the company to supplier market dynamics.

Insights

TL;DR: $1.8 billion divestiture provides major liquidity and portfolio refocus; closing still subject to HSR and other conditions.

The announced sale price equals a material infusion of capital relative to Greif’s market capitalization and could significantly strengthen the balance sheet once received. Divesting the containerboard business may improve margin consistency by removing a cyclical segment. Because proceeds are cash, leverage ratios should improve immediately at closing. Key risks are regulatory approval and a long outside date, which may delay benefit realisation. Overall, the agreement is financially accretive upon completion and signals a strategic shift toward core industrial packaging lines.

TL;DR: Transaction reshapes Greif’s product mix; execution and revenue-loss risks temper enthusiasm.

Greif exits a vertically integrated containerboard platform, potentially relinquishing supply-chain advantages and a revenue source. PCA solidifies its mill footprint, which may increase competitive pressure on Greif’s remaining packaging products. Operational separation and customer transition require careful management. Until closing, Greif must operate the business under customary covenants, and failure to secure antitrust clearance could nullify the deal. Impact is strategically significant but contingent on timely close.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) ha stipulato un accordo definitivo per cedere l'intera attività di containerboard � detenuta tramite Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS) e Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH) � a Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) per 1,8 miliardi di dollari in contanti, soggetti a consueti aggiustamenti. La transazione è stata eseguita il 30 giugno 2025 e comunicata tramite il modulo 8-K il 1° luglio 2025.

Secondo l'Accordo di Acquisto e Vendita, Greif Packaging LLC (il “Venditore�) trasferirà prima tutti gli asset relativi al containerboard � cartiere, impianti di alimentazione fogli, attrezzature e beni correlati � a GCS. PCA acquisirà quindi il 100% delle partecipazioni azionarie del Venditore sia in GCS che in BBH. La chiusura è subordinata al rispetto delle condizioni standard, in particolare la scadenza o la cessazione anticipata del periodo di attesa antitrust Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR).

Data limite e risoluzione: Ciascuna parte può recedere se la chiusura non avviene entro il 30 giugno 2026, con la possibilità di due proroghe di 90 giorni (una consensuale, una a discrezione di Greif). Sono previsti ulteriori diritti di risoluzione per consenso reciproco, divieto governativo non appellabile o violazioni non sanate di dichiarazioni, garanzie o obblighi da parte di una delle parti.

Il documento invita gli investitori a non fare affidamento esclusivamente sulle dichiarazioni e garanzie contenute nell'accordo per valutazioni fattuali, sottolineando che le condizioni possono variare nel tempo. Un comunicato stampa del 1° luglio 2025 (Allegato 99.1) annuncia la cessione, mentre il testo completo dell’Accordo è fornito come Allegato 10.1.

Implicazioni strategiche: Se completata, la vendita genererà un significativo afflusso di liquidità e segnerà l’uscita di Greif dal segmento containerboard, potenzialmente rimodellando il portafoglio prodotti verso le attività industriali di imballaggio rimanenti. Tuttavia, il rischio di mancato completamento persiste fino al soddisfacimento di tutte le condizioni regolamentari e contrattuali.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) ha firmado un acuerdo definitivo para vender todo su negocio de cartón containerboard, mantenido a través de Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS) y Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH), a Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) por 1.8 mil millones de dólares en efectivo, sujetos a ajustes habituales. La transacción se realizó el 30 de junio de 2025 y se informó mediante el Formulario 8-K el 1 de julio de 2025.

Según el Acuerdo de Compra y Venta, Greif Packaging LLC (el “Vendedor�) primero aportará todos los activos de containerboard � fábricas, instalaciones de alimentación de hojas, equipos y artículos relacionados � a GCS. PCA adquirirá entonces el 100 % de las participaciones del Vendedor en GCS y BBH. El cierre está condicionado a requisitos estándar, especialmente a la expiración o terminación anticipada del período de espera antimonopolio Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR).

Fecha límite y terminación: Cualquiera de las partes puede rescindir si el cierre no se produce antes del 30 de junio de 2026, con hasta dos extensiones de 90 días disponibles (una mutua, otra a opción de Greif). Existen derechos adicionales de terminación por consentimiento mutuo, prohibición gubernamental no apelable o incumplimientos no subsanados de representaciones, garantías o convenios por cualquiera de las partes.

El documento advierte a los inversores que no se basen únicamente en las representaciones y garantías dentro del acuerdo para determinaciones fácticas, señalando que las condiciones pueden cambiar con el tiempo. Un comunicado de prensa fechado el 1 de julio de 2025 (Exhibición 99.1) anuncia la venta, y el Acuerdo completo se presenta como Exhibición 10.1.

Implicaciones estratégicas: Si se completa, la venta aportará una entrada sustancial de efectivo y marcará la salida de Greif del segmento containerboard, potencialmente reconfigurando su portafolio de productos hacia las operaciones restantes de embalaje industrial. Sin embargo, el riesgo de cierre persiste hasta que se cumplan todas las condiciones regulatorias y contractuales.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF)ëŠ� 컨테ì´ë„ˆë³´ë“œ 사업 ì „ì²´ë¥� 매ê°í•˜ëŠ” 최종 계약ì� 체결했습니다. ì� ì‚¬ì—…ì€ Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS)와 Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH)ë¥� 통해 보유하고 있으ë©�, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)ì—� 18ì–� 달러 현금으로 매ê°í•˜ë©°, 통ìƒì ì¸ ì¡°ì •ì� ì ìš©ë©ë‹ˆë‹�. 거래ëŠ� 2025ë…� 6ì›� 30ì¼ì— 실행ë˜ì—ˆìœ¼ë©° 2025ë…� 7ì›� 1ì� Form 8-Kë¥� 통해 공개ë˜ì—ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹�.

매매 계약ì—� ë”°ë¼ Greif Packaging LLC(“íŒë§¤ìžâ€�)ëŠ� 먼저 모든 컨테ì´ë„ˆë³´ë“œ ìžì‚°â€”제지 공장, 시트 공급 시설, 장비 ë°� ê´€ë � ìžì‚°â€”ì„ GCSì—� ì¶œìží•©ë‹ˆë‹�. ì´í›„ PCAëŠ� íŒë§¤ìžì˜ GCS ë°� BBH ì§€ë¶� 100%ë¥� ì¸ìˆ˜í•©ë‹ˆë‹�. 거래 ì¢…ê²°ì€ í‘œì¤€ 요건, 특히 Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) ë°˜ë…ì � 대ê¸� 기간ì� 만료 ë˜ëŠ” 조기 종료ì—� ë”°ë¼ ê²°ì •ë©ë‹ˆë‹�.

종료 기한 ë°� í•´ì§€: ì–´ëŠ í•œìª½ë� 2026ë…� 6ì›� 30ì¼ê¹Œì§€ 거래가 완료ë˜ì§€ 않으ë©� í•´ì§€í•� ìˆ� 있으ë©�, 최대 90ì� 연장 ë‘� ë²�(í•� ë²ˆì€ ìƒí˜¸ í•©ì˜, í•� ë²ˆì€ Greif ì„ íƒ)ì� 가능합니다. ìƒí˜¸ ë™ì˜, ì •ë¶€ì� 항소 불가 금지 명령, ë˜ëŠ” ì–´ëŠ í•œìª½ì� 진술, ë³´ì¦, 계약 위반 미해ê²� ì‹� 추가 í•´ì§€ 권리가 존재합니ë‹�.

투ìžìžë“¤ì—게 계약ì„� ë‚� 진술ê³� ë³´ì¦ë§Œìœ¼ë¡� 사실 íŒë‹¨ì—� ì˜ì¡´í•˜ì§€ ë§� ê²ƒì„ ê²½ê³ í•˜ë©°, ì¡°ê±´ì€ ì‹œê°„ì� ì§€ë‚¨ì— ë”°ë¼ ë³€ê²½ë  ìˆ� 있ìŒì� 명시합니ë‹�. ê´€ë � ë³´ë„ìžë£Œ(2025ë…� 7ì›� 1ì�, ë¶€ì†ì„œ 99.1)ì—서 ë§¤ê° ì†Œì‹ì� 알리ë©�, ì „ì²´ 계약서는 ë¶€ì†ì„œ 10.1ë¡� 제공ë©ë‹ˆë‹�.

ì „ëžµì � ì˜ë¯¸: 거래가 완료ë˜ë©´ ìƒë‹¹í•� 현금 유입ì� ì´ë£¨ì–´ì§€ë©�, Greifê°€ 컨테ì´ë„ˆë³´ë“œ 부문ì—ì„� 철수하는 ê²ƒì„ ì˜ë¯¸í•©ë‹ˆë‹�. ì´ëŠ” ë‚¨ì€ ì‚°ì—…ìš� í¬ìž¥ 사업ì—� 대í•� 제품 í¬íЏí´ë¦¬ì˜� 재편ì� 가져올 ìˆ� 있습니다. 다만 모든 규제 ë°� 계약 ì¡°ê±´ 충족 전까지ëŠ� 완료 위험ì� 남아 있습니다.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE : GEF) a conclu un accord définitif pour céder l'intégralité de son activité containerboard, détenue via Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS) et Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH), à Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) pour 1,8 milliard de dollars en espèces, sous réserve d'ajustements habituels. La transaction a été réalisée le 30 juin 2025 et divulguée via le formulaire 8-K le 1er juillet 2025.

Selon l'accord d'achat et de vente, Greif Packaging LLC (le « Vendeur ») contribuera d'abord tous les actifs containerboard � usines, installations d'alimentation en feuilles, équipements et éléments connexes � à GCS. PCA acquerra ensuite 100 % des intérêts en actions du Vendeur dans GCS et BBH. La clôture est soumise aux conditions habituelles, notamment l'expiration ou la résiliation anticipée de la période d'attente antitrust Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR).

Date limite et résiliation : Chaque partie peut résilier si la clôture n'a pas eu lieu avant le 30 juin 2026, avec jusqu'à deux prolongations de 90 jours possibles (une mutuelle, une à l'option de Greif). Des droits supplémentaires de résiliation existent en cas de consentement mutuel, d'interdiction gouvernementale non susceptible d'appel ou de manquements non corrigés aux déclarations, garanties ou engagements de l'une ou l'autre partie.

Le dépôt met en garde les investisseurs de ne pas se fier uniquement aux déclarations et garanties contenues dans l'accord pour les déterminations factuelles, notant que les conditions peuvent évoluer avec le temps. Un communiqué de presse daté du 1er juillet 2025 (Exhibit 99.1) annonce la cession, et l'accord complet est fourni en tant que Exhibit 10.1.

Implications stratégiques : Si la transaction est réalisée, la vente apportera une rentrée de liquidités importante et marquera la sortie de Greif du segment containerboard, pouvant potentiellement remodeler son portefeuille de produits vers les opérations restantes d'emballage industriel. Cependant, le risque de non-réalisation subsiste jusqu'à la satisfaction de toutes les conditions réglementaires et contractuelles.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) hat eine endgültige Vereinbarung zum Verkauf seines gesamten Containerboard-Geschäfts geschlossen, das über Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC (GCS) und Box-Board Holding Corporation (BBH) gehalten wird, an Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) ´Úü°ù 1,8 Milliarden US-Dollar in bar, vorbehaltlich üblicher Anpassungen. Die Transaktion wurde am 30. Juni 2025 ausgeführt und am 1. Juli 2025 über das Formular 8-K veröffentlicht.

Gemäß dem Kauf- und Verkaufsvertrag wird Greif Packaging LLC (der „Verkäufer�) zunächst alle Containerboard-Vermögenswerte � Mühlen, Blattzufuhranlagen, Ausrüstung und zugehörige Gegenstände � an GCS übertragen. PCA wird anschließend 100 % der Eigentumsanteile des Verkäufers an GCS und BBH erwerben. Der Abschluss ist an übliche Bedingungen geknüpft, insbesondere an das Ablaufen oder die vorzeitige Beendigung der Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Kartellrechtswartefrist.

Außenfrist & Kündigung: Jede Partei kann kündigen, falls der Abschluss nicht bis zum 30. Juni 2026 erfolgt, wobei bis zu zwei 90-tägige Verlängerungen möglich sind (eine einvernehmlich, eine nach Wahl von Greif). Weitere Kündigungsrechte bestehen bei gegenseitigem Einvernehmen, unanfechtbarem behördlichen Verbot oder nicht behobenen Verstößen gegen Zusicherungen, Gewährleistungen oder Verpflichtungen einer Partei.

Die Einreichung warnt Investoren davor, sich ausschließlich auf die Zusicherungen und Gewährleistungen im Vertrag ´Úü°ù Sachverhaltsfeststellungen zu verlassen, da sich die Bedingungen im Laufe der Zeit ändern können. Eine zugehörige Pressemitteilung vom 1. Juli 2025 (Anlage 99.1) kündigt die Veräußerung an, der vollständige Vertrag wird als Anlage 10.1 bereitgestellt.

Strategische Implikationen: Bei Abschluss bringt der Verkauf einen erheblichen Geldzufluss und markiert Greifs Ausstieg aus dem Containerboard-Segment, was das Produktportfolio zugunsten der verbleibenden industriellen Verpackungsgeschäfte neu ausrichten könnte. Ein Abschlussrisiko besteht jedoch, bis alle regulatorischen und vertraglichen Bedingungen erfüllt sind.

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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
July 1, 2025(June 30, 2025)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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GREIF, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-0056631-4388903
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
425 Winter Road, Delaware Ohio
43015
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (740549-6000
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report: Not Applicable
    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.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common StockGEFNew York Stock Exchange
Class B Common StockGEF-BNew York Stock Exchange
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations

Item 1.01.    Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

(a) Sale and Purchase Agreement for Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC and Box-Board Holding Corporation
On June 30, 2025, Greif Packaging LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Seller”), and the Company, as guarantor, entered into a definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Packaging Corporation of America, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Purchaser”), pursuant to which Purchaser will acquire all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Seller in Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“GCS”), and Box-Board Holding Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“BBH”), for a purchase price of $1.8 billion, subject to certain adjustments. In accordance with a contribution agreement between Seller and GCS, Seller will contribute all of its containerboard business, including containerboard mills and sheet feeder facilities and related equipment and other assets, to the capital of GCS.
The Agreement provides that closing of the contemplated transactions is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including, among other things, the expiration or early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.
The Agreement may be terminated, and the subject transaction may be abandoned at any time prior to the closing, as follows: (i) by mutual written agreement of Seller and Purchaser; (ii) by either Seller or Purchaser if the closing has not occurred on or before June 30, 2026 (subject to an extension exercisable by either party of 90 days, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and to a second 90 day extension exercisable by Seller, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement); (iii) by either Seller or Purchaser if any governmental order prohibiting the transactions contemplated by the Agreement become final and nonappealable; (iv) by Seller in connection with certain breaches by Purchaser of its representations, warranties, covenants or other agreements in the Agreement, subject to a cure period; and (v) by Purchaser in connection with certain breaches by Seller of its representations, warranties, covenants or other agreements in the Agreement, subject to a cure period.
Investors should not rely on the representations, warranties, covenants and other agreements in the Agreement or any descriptions thereof as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of the Company, Seller, or GCS or BBH or any of its other subsidiaries. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations, warranties, covenants and other agreements may change after the date of the Agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in the public disclosures of the Company.
The descriptions of the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby contained in Item 1.01 do not purport to be complete and are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by, the full text of the Agreement attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Section 7 – Regulation FD

Item 7.01.     Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 1, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the divestiture of Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC and Box-Board Holding Corporation. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(a)        Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
10.1
Sale and Purchase Agreement dated as of June 30, 2025, among the Seller and the Purchaser.
99.1
Press release issued by Greif, Inc. on July 1, 2025, regarding its divestiture of Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC and Box-Board Holding Corporation.




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.
 
GREIF, INC.
Date: July 1, 2025By/s/ Gary R. Martz
Gary R. Martz,
Executive Vice President


FAQ

What did Greif (GEF) announce in its July 1, 2025 Form 8-K?

Greif disclosed a definitive agreement to sell Greif Containerboard Solutions, LLC and Box-Board Holding Corporation to Packaging Corporation of America for $1.8 billion.

Who is buying Greif’s containerboard business and for how much?

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) will acquire the business for $1.8 billion in cash, subject to adjustments.

What conditions must be met before the Greif-PCA transaction closes?

Key conditions include expiration or early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust waiting period plus other customary closing requirements.

When is the latest date the deal can close before either party may terminate?

Either party can terminate if closing has not occurred by June 30, 2026, with up to two 90-day extensions possible.

Where can investors find the full text of the sale agreement?

The complete Purchase and Sale Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the July 1, 2025 Form 8-K.

Did Greif issue a press release about the divestiture?

Yes. The press release dated July 1, 2025 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 in the filing.
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