Greif, Inc. Completes Acquisition

TL;DR

Greif just bought something, details TBD.

AI Summary

Greif, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of a business on September 2, 2025. The filing does not disclose specific details about the acquired business or the financial terms of the transaction, but it does indicate that the acquisition is a significant event for the company.

Why It Matters

This acquisition signifies a strategic move by Greif, Inc. to expand its operations or market reach, which could impact its future revenue and profitability.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The lack of specific financial details and the nature of acquisitions introduce inherent risks regarding integration and future performance.

Key Players & Entities

• Greif, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• Delaware (company) — State of incorporation

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $1.8 b — ice for the Containerboard Business was $1.8 billion, subject to certain adjustments a

Filing Documents

• gef-20250902.htm (8-K) — 33KB
• gef2025q4tigerdivestitureca.htm (EX-99.1) — 10KB
• gef2025q4tigerdivestiturec.htm (EX-99.2) — 183KB
• gef-20250902_g1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 25KB
• 0000043920-25-000054.txt ( ) — 458KB
• gef-20250902.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• gef-20250902_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 15KB
• gef-20250902_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 27KB
• gef-20250902_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 16KB
• gef-20250902_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

01. Completion of Acquisition and Disposition of Assets

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition and Disposition of Assets Effective August 31, 2025, Greif, Inc. (the "Company") completed its previously announced sale of its containerboard business, including its CorrChoice sheet feeder network (the "Containerboard Business"), to Packaging Corporation of America ("Purchaser"). The sale of the Containerboard Business was completed in accordance with the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2025 (the "Purchase and Sale Agreement"), as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Purchase and Sale Agreement, effective as of June 30, 2025 ("Amendment No. 1 to Purchase and Sale Agreement" and, together with the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the "Agreement"), among Purchaser, the Company, as guarantor, and Greif Packaging LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, as seller. In accordance with the Agreement, the Company sold the Containerboard Business to Purchaser through the sale and transfer to Purchaser of the equity interests in those subsidiaries of the Company that directly owned the Containerboard Business on the date of closing. The purchase price for the Containerboard Business was $1.8 billion, subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the Agreement. The amount of the purchase price was determined by arms-length negotiations between the parties. Other than in respect of the above described transaction, there is no material relationship between Purchaser and the Company or any of the Company's affiliates, directors or officers or any associate of the Company's directors or officers. The foregoing description of the Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2025, and to Amendment No. 1 to Purchase Agreement, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal q

01. Regulation FD Disclosure

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On September 2, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the completion of the sale of the Containerboard Business. 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

01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements of Greif Inc. are filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release issued by Greif Inc. on September 2, 2025, regarding its completion of the sale of its Containerboard Business. 99.2 Greif Inc. Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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: September 2, 2025 By /s/ Gary R. Martz Gary R. Martz, Executive Vice President

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