Packaging Corp of America Enters Material Definitive Agreement

TL;DR

PCA just signed a big deal, filing an 8-K on June 30th.

AI Summary

On June 30, 2025, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) entered into a Material Definitive Agreement. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits related to this event. PCA is a Delaware corporation operating in the paperboard containers and boxes industry.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a significant new agreement for Packaging Corporation of America, which could impact its future operations and financial performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Entering into a material definitive agreement can introduce new risks and opportunities that may affect the company's financial health and stock performance.

Key Numbers

• 0001193125-25-155530 — Accession Number (Unique identifier for this SEC filing.)
• 251106277 — Film Number (Internal SEC processing number.)

Key Players & Entities

• Packaging Corporation of America (company) — Registrant
• June 30, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• 1 N. Field Court, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 (address) — Address of Principal Executive Offices
• 0001193125-25-155530 (filing_id) — Accession Number

FAQ

From the Filing

0001193125-25-155530.txt : 20250703 0001193125-25-155530.hdr.sgml : 20250703 20250703170619 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-155530 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250630 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250703 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000075677 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PAPERBOARD CONTAINERS & BOXES [2650] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing EIN: 364277050 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-15399 FILM NUMBER: 251106277 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 NORTH FIELD CT CITY: LAKE FOREST STATE: IL ZIP: 60045 BUSINESS PHONE: 8474823000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 NORTH FIELD CT CITY: LAKE FOREST STATE: IL ZIP: 60045 8-K 1 d92547d8k.htm 8-K 8-K PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA false 0000075677 0000075677 2025-06-30 2025-06-30     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2025     Packaging Corporation of America (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)       Delaware   1-15399   36-4277050 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1 N. Field Court , Lake Forest , Illinois 60045 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) (847) 482-3000 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrants under any of the following provisions:   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2 (b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2 (b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4 (c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c)) 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 Exchange Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock   PKG   New York Stock Exchange       Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Purchase and Sale Agreement On June 30, 2025, Packaging Corporation of America (“PCA”) entered into a definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Greif, Inc. (“Greif”) and Greif Packing LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greif (“Seller”), to acquire the containerboard business of Greif for $1.8 billion in cash. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties from each of PCA and Seller, and the parties have agreed to customary covenants, including, among others, covenants relating to confidentiality, cooperation in connection with certain regulatory filings and PCA’s financing arran