Greif, Inc. Files 8-K: Operations, Personnel & Financials
Ticker: GEF-B · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 29, 2025 · CIK: 43920
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Greif, Inc (GEF-B) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: operations, financials, personnel, governance
TL;DR
Greif Inc. dropped an 8-K detailing financials, exec changes, and board updates. Check it out.
AI Summary
Greif, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 29, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also disclosed the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers. Additionally, it included a Regulation FD Disclosure and financial statements and exhibits.
Why It Matters
This 8-K filing provides crucial updates on Greif, Inc.'s financial performance and significant changes in its leadership and governance, impacting investor understanding of the company's direction.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The filing covers a range of corporate actions including financial results and personnel changes, which can introduce uncertainty or signal strategic shifts.
Key Players & Entities
- GREIF, INC. (company) — Registrant
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
- 31-4388903 (identifier) — EIN
FAQ
What specific financial results are being reported in this 8-K?
The filing indicates it covers 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition' but does not provide specific financial figures within the provided text.
Who are the directors or officers departing or being elected/appointed?
The filing states these events are covered under 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers' but does not name the individuals in the provided text.
What is the nature of the Regulation FD Disclosure?
The filing lists 'Regulation FD Disclosure' as an item but does not specify the content of the disclosure in the provided text.
When was the earliest event reported in this filing?
The earliest event reported was on August 26, 2025, as indicated by the 'Date of earliest event reported'.
What is Greif, Inc.'s Standard Industrial Classification code?
Greif, Inc.'s SIC code is 3412, which corresponds to 'METAL SHIPPING BARRELS, DRUMS, KEGS & PAILS'.
Filing Stats: 883 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 10.6 · Accepted 2025-08-29 09:30:22
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02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 27, 2025, Greif, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Earnings Release") announcing the financial results for its third quarter ended July 31, 2025. The full text of the Earnings Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Earnings Release includes various non-GAAP financial measures, including measures such as net income excluding the impact of certain adjustments, earnings per diluted Class A share excluding the impact of certain adjustments, consolidated adjusted EBITDA, combined adjusted EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow and net debt. Management of the Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate ongoing operations and believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors. The exclusion of the impact of the identified adjustments enable management and investors to perform meaningful comparisons of current and historical performance of the Company. Management of the Company also believes that the exclusion of the impact of the identified adjustments provides a stable platform on which to compare the historical performance of the Company and that investors desire this information. The non-GAAP financial measures included in the Earnings Release should be read together with our financial results. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative or substitute for, and should not be considered superior to, our reported financial results. Accordingly, users of this financial information should not place undue reliance on the non-GAAP financial measures included in the Earnings Release. Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
02(b)
Item 5.02(b) On August 26, 2025, the Company announced that Gary R. Martz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, will be retiring from his position as General Counsel and Secretary of the Company as of October 1, 2025. Mr. Martz will fully retire from the Company on November 30, 2025. The Company also announced that Dennis Hoffman will assume the roles of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective as of October 1, 2025. Mr. Hoffman currently serves as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for the Company. Section 7 – Regulation FD
01. Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On August 28, 2025, management of the Company held a conference call with interested investors and financial analysts (the "Conference Call") to discuss the Company's financial results for its third quarter ended July 31, 2025. The file transcript of the Conference Call is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release issued by Greif Inc. on August 27, 2025 announcing the financial results for its third quarter ended July 31, 2025. 99.2 Press release issued by Greif Inc. on August 26, 2025 announcing the retirement of General Counsel Gary R. Martz. 99. 3 File transcript of conference call with interested investors and financial analysts held by management of Greif Inc. on August 28, 2025.
SIGNATURES
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: August 29, 2025 By /s/ Lawrence A. Hilsheimer Lawrence A. Hilsheimer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer