BLL earnings

Highlights U.S. GAAP earnings per diluted share of $1.37 vs. 60 cents in 2021 Comparable earnings per diluted share of 77 cents vs. 72 cents in 2021; an increase of 7%Beverage can shipments up 10% and 3% in EMEA and North America, respectively; global specialty mix at 51%Aerospace backlog increased to $3.2 billion; up 28% since year-end 2021Announced decision to leave Russia and pursue sale of local operations; continuing support of humanitarian efforts in UkrainePositioned to return in the range of $1.75 billion to shareholders and deploy $1.8 billion in capital expenditures during 2022Ability to achieve our long-term diluted earnings per share growth goal of 10 – 15% intact; in 2022, abili

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) will announce its first quarter 2022 earnings on Thursday, May 5, 2022, before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange. At 9 a.m. Mountain time on that day (11 a.m. Eastern time), Ball will hold its regular quarterly conference call on the company's results and performance. The North American toll-free number for the call is 800-897-4035. International callers should dial +1 212-231-2908. Please use the following URL for a webcast of the live call: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/6i49rc3v  For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped replay will be available from 11 a.m. Mountain time on May 5, 20

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) today reported, on a U.S. GAAP basis, full-year 2021 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $878 million (including net after-tax charges of $279 million, or $0.84 per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items), or $2.65 per diluted share, on sales of $13.8 billion, compared to $585 million net earnings attributable to the corporation, or $1.76 per diluted share (including net after-tax charges of $402 million, or $1.21 per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items), on sales of $11.8 billion in 2020. Ball's full-year 2021 comparable net earnings

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Ball Metalpack, a leading manufacturer of sustainable metal packaging for food and household products and the largest aerosol can producer in North America. Ball Metalpack was a joint venture owned by Platinum Equity and Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL). "Sonoco and Ball Metalpack are a clear strategic fit. The metal packaging business complements Sonoco's largest Consumer Packaging franchise – our iconic global Paper Cans and Closures business. In addition, this combination expands Sonoco's already established

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation's (NYSE:BLL) board of directors (the "Board") today declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable March 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2022. In addition, following a review of the company's governance profile, the Board has amended the company's bylaws (1) to opt out of the classified board structure required by the Indiana Business Corporation Law, (2) to permit shareholders to amend the bylaws, and (3) to increase the retirement age for directors to 75 years of age from 72 years of age. In line with these changes, the Board intends to recommend the company's shareholders approve amendments to t

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) will announce its fourth quarter 2021 earnings on Thursday, January 27, 2022, before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange. At 9 a.m. Mountain time on that day (11 a.m. Eastern time), Ball will hold its regular quarterly conference call on the company's results and performance. The North American toll-free number for the call is 877-256-3243. International callers should dial +1 212-231-2919. Please use the following URL for a webcast of the live call: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/vurbtc23   For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped replay will be available from 11 a.m. Mountain time on J

Acquisition Complements Sonoco's Largest Consumer Packaging Franchise Transaction to Strengthen Cash Flows and Earnings Further Expands Company's Sustainable Packaging Portfolio HARTSVILLE, S.C., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ball Metalpack, a leading manufacturer of sustainable metal packaging for food and household products and the largest aerosol producer in North America, for $1.35 billion in cash before taking into consideration tax benefits with an estimated net present value of approximately $180 million. Ball Metalpack is a joint

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) today reported, on a U.S. GAAP basis, third quarter 2021 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $179 million (including net after-tax charges of $134 million, or 40 cents per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items), or 54 cents per diluted share, on sales of $3.6 billion, compared to $241 million net earnings attributable to the corporation, or 72 cents per diluted share (including net after-tax charges of $56 million, or 17 cents per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items), on sales of $3.1 billion in 2020. Results for the first nine months

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation's (NYSE:BLL) board of directors today declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable Dec. 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2021. The board also elected Dune Ives, CEO of Lonely Whale and 52HZ, to serve as a director of the corporation. Ives, 50, who holds a doctorate in psychology, joined Lonely Whale as CEO in 2016 and 52HZ in 2021. She previously served in a key leadership role for Paul G. Allen's Vulcan Philanthropy and as co-founder of the Green Sports Alliance, where she currently serves as a board member. "With more than 25 years of proven expertise in sustainability and environmental busines

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) will announce its third quarter 2021 earnings on Thursday, November 4th 2021, before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange. At 9 a.m. Mountain time on that day (11 a.m. Eastern time), Ball will hold its regular quarterly conference call on the company's results and performance. The North American toll-free number for the call is 800-381-7839. International callers should dial +1 212-231- 2936. Please use the following URL for a webcast of the live call: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/uds5wzep  For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped replay will be available from 11 a.m. Mountain time on No

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) today reported, on a U.S. GAAP basis, second quarter 2021 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $202 million (including net after-tax charges of $85 million, or 25 cents per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items), or 61 cents per diluted share, on sales of $3.5 billion, compared to $94 million net earnings attributable to the corporation, or 28 cents per diluted share (including net after-tax charges of $122 million, or 37 cents per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items), on sales of $2.8 billion in 2020. Results for the first six months o

WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation's (NYSE:BLL) board of directors today declared a 33% increase in the quarterly cash dividend. Following the increase, a cash dividend of 20 cents per share will be payable September 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2021. "Today's dividend increase, our 2021 stock repurchase program of at least $500 million and ability to execute ongoing EVA-enhancing growth capital investments represent our commitment to shareholder value creation, and reflects management's expectations of significant cash from operations and earnings improvement in 2021 and beyond," said Scott C Morrison, executive vice president and chi