Amcor and Berry Global have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction, creating a global consumer and healthcare packaging powerhouse. Under the terms of the agreement, Berry shareholders will receive $73.59 per share in Amcor stock, representing a 9.75% premium to the last close. Post-merger, Amcor shareholders will own approximately 63% of the combined entity, while Berry shareholders will own 37%. The strategic rationale for the combination is to create a leader with unprecedented scale and geographic reach across 140+ countries. The merger unites Amcor’s global flexibles strength with Berry’s regional container and closure leadership, particularly in North America and Europe. The combined group expects to generate $650 million in annual synergies by the third year, driven by cost optimizations and incremental growth in high-value categories. This transaction accelerates both companies' shift toward a sustainable, circular economy-focused product mix, positioning the new Amcor as the largest buyer of resin and the most capable innovator in the global packaging landscape.

BERRY GLOBAL GROUP, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.0x).

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