BALL · 8-K · 20260804PR090074

Acquisition / Partnership / Divestiture

BALL Corp · 2026-08-04 · Importance 78 · Surprise 100 · In source text

In January 2026, Ball acquired an 80% capital share of Benepack’s European beverage-can manufacturing business from ORG Technology Co. Ltd., while ORG retained 20%. The transaction includes manufacturing facilities in Belgium and Hungary and is included in the EMEA segment. Ball spent $76 million on business acquisitions, net of cash acquired, during the first six months of 2026, versus $158 million in the prior-year period. Ball also formed a strategic partnership with Ayna.AI in March 2025 by retaining a 49% interest in the deconsolidated aluminum cups business.

Key facts

• In January 2026, Ball acquired an 80 percent capital share of Benepack’s European beverage can manufacturing business from ORG Technology Co. Ltd., with ORG retaining a 20 percent ownership interest; the business includes two manufacturing facilities, one in Belgium and one in Hungary. source
• Results for the Beverage Packaging, EMEA segment include the acquired Benepack business and reflect the first quarter 2026 realignment of facilities in India and Myanmar, as well as the former Saudi Arabian business, within the segment. source
• On August 27, 2025, the company sold 41 percent of its 51 percent ownership interest in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company, resulting in Ball deconsolidating the business and retaining a 10 percent ownership interest. source
• On March 21, 2025, Ball closed on a transaction for the aluminum cups business, which resulted in Ball deconsolidating the business. source
• Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired for six months ended June 30, 2026: $(76) million vs. $(158) million in 2025. source

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