Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.

Ardagh Metal Packaging's controlling shareholder, Ardagh Holdings S.A. (AHSA), is exploring a potential sale of AMPSA. AHSA has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13D, indicating it may sell some or all of its equity interests in AMPSA to a third-party buyer, potentially acquiring outstanding shares to facilitate a full sale. Evercore and Kirkland & Ellis have been appointed as advisors. If the sale proceeds, AMPSA estimates an annual cost of $30 million to replace services currently provided by an AHSA subsidiary.

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly interim dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on September 24, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 10, 2026.

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue increasing 18% to $1,713 million and Adjusted EBITDA growing 14% to $240 million, surpassing previous guidance. Adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.11. The company raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $775-790 million, citing strong performance in Europe and improved metal supply in North America. A quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share was also announced.

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. held its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 4, 2026, where all eight proposals presented were approved. Shareholders voted affirmatively on items including the approval of 2025 financial statements, confirmation of interim dividends, ratification and election of directors, and the appointment of the statutory auditor. Each proposal received over 92% of "for" votes.

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. reported full-year 2025 revenue of $5,497 million, a 12% increase from 2024, and a profit after tax of $11 million, up from a $3 million loss in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA grew to $739 million. The company also announced its Annual General Meeting to be held on June 4, 2026, where shareholders will vote on the approval of the 2025 financial statements, confirmation of interim dividends, director re-elections, and the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor.