Every material Form 8-K Crown has filed with the SEC since April 28, 2025, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Crown Holdings, Inc. elected Wayne T. Smith to its Board of Directors effective October 21, 2026, and appointed him to the Audit Committee. The filing says the Board now has eleven members; the change is a board appointment with no financial results or guidance disclosed.
Wayne T. Smith elected to the Board effective October 21, 2026, and appointed to the Audit Committee
Smith was Chairman and CEO of BASF Corporation from 2015 to 2021 and currently chairs Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. and serves as a director of ONEOK, Inc.
Smith receives the same non-employee director compensation as other directors; no related-party arrangements are disclosed
Crown Holdings reported third quarter 2026 results for the period ended September 30, 2026. Net sales rose to $3,711 million from $3,202 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 7% to $2.39, while segment income slipped to $484 million from $490 million. The company also gave full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $8.35 to $8.45 and adjusted free cash flow of at least $950 million.
Q3 2026 reported diluted EPS was $2.08 versus $1.85 in 2025; net income attributable to Crown Holdings was $225 million versus $214 million.
Global beverage can volumes increased 6% in the quarter, and the company repurchased $81 million of its common stock.
Fourth quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS is expected in the range of $1.63 to $1.73.
Results will be discussed on a conference call on October 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
Crown Holdings said its Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Adam Dickstein, informed the company on September 3, 2026, that he will retire from those roles effective December 31, 2026. The filing does not name a successor or describe any change to financial results.
Adam Dickstein, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, notified the company on September 3, 2026.
Retirement is effective December 31, 2026.
The filing does not name a replacement or give terms of his departure.
Crown Holdings reported second quarter 2026 results on July 20, 2026, with adjusted diluted earnings per share up 16% to $2.49 from $2.15 a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $8.30 to $8.50 from $7.90 to $8.30, which signals higher expected profit for shareholders.
Q2 2026 net sales were $3,668 million versus $3,149 million in Q2 2025; reported diluted EPS was $2.23 versus $1.56.
Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $8.30 to $8.50; third-quarter adjusted diluted EPS expected at $2.20 to $2.30.
Share repurchases were $305 million in Q2 2026 and more than $500 million in the first six months; net leverage ratio was 2.5x.
Adjusted free cash flow for 2026 is expected to be at least $900 million after capital spending of approximately $550 million.
Crown Holdings reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $3,259 million, up from $2,887 million a year earlier, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.86, up from $1.67. Reported diluted EPS fell to $1.56 from $1.65, and the company reaffirmed full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $7.90 to $8.30, so shareholders see higher sales and adjusted earnings alongside lower GAAP earnings.
Net sales $3,259 million vs. $2,887 million; net income attributable to Crown Holdings $175 million vs. $193 million
Adjusted diluted EPS $1.86 vs. $1.67; reported diluted EPS $1.56 vs. $1.65
Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $7.90 to $8.30 reaffirmed; second-quarter adjusted diluted EPS expected at $2.10 to $2.20
Announced plans for a two-line beverage can plant in Northern India, expected to begin operations in the second half of 2027
Crown Holdings, Inc. said Dr. John M. Rost, its President of the Asia Pacific Division, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging, effective April 1, 2026. The new role adds the company's global Transit Packaging operations to his existing Asia Pacific responsibilities, and he will continue to report to Chairman, President and CEO Timothy J. Donahue.
Appointment announced in a press release dated March 26, 2026, effective April 1, 2026
Dr. Rost, age 56, has been President of the Asia Pacific region and is based in Singapore; the new role is Tampa, FL based
New role adds responsibility for the company's global Transit Packaging operations
Dr. Rost joined Crown in 1997 and previously served as Senior Vice President, Technology, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs
Crown Holdings entered a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on March 17, 2026, which replaces its April 7, 2017 credit agreement in its entirety. The new agreement provides several revolving and term loan facilities with a five-year term, and proceeds were used to pay transaction costs, refinance the prior agreement, and for general corporate purposes. For shareholders, the filing describes a refinancing of existing credit lines with a new maturity date and pricing tied to the company's leverage ratio, without stating any change to operating results.
On March 17, 2026, the company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that replaces the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement originally dated April 7, 2017.
Facilities include an $800 million Dollar Revolving Facility, an $800 million Multicurrency Revolving Facility, a $50 million Canadian Revolving Facility, a $1,175 million Term Loan A Facility and a €499.5 million Term Euro Facility.
The five-year facilities mature March 17, 2031, and bear interest at SOFR plus 1.25% at closing, adjustable by up to one-quarter percent per annum based on the company's Total Leverage Ratio.
Borrowings are secured and guaranteed by the company and certain subsidiaries, and the agreement requires the company to maintain a maximum leverage ratio.
Crown Holdings, Inc. announced that Michael P. Doss, former President and CEO of Graphic Packaging Corporation, joined its Board of Directors effective March 3, 2026, bringing the Board to ten members. The filing says he is expected to join the Audit Committee and will receive the same non-employee director compensation as other board members.
Michael P. Doss elected to Board effective March 3, 2026; Board now has ten members
Doss served as President, CEO and Director of Graphic Packaging Corporation from 2016 to 2025
Doss has been a Director of Regal Rexnord Corporation since 2023; expected to join the Audit Committee
Crown Holdings reported fourth-quarter 2025 net sales of $3,127 million, up from $2,903 million a year earlier, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.74, up 9% from $1.59. Reported diluted EPS fell to $1.31 from $3.02, mainly because 2024 included a $275 million gain on the Eviosys equity investment sale. The company expects 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $7.90 to $8.30 and adjusted free cash flow of approximately $900 million.
Q4 2025 net sales were $3,127 million, up from $2,903 million; segment income was $420 million, down from $428 million.
Full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS was $7.79, up 22% from $6.41; reported diluted EPS was $6.38 versus $3.55.
2026 outlook: adjusted diluted EPS of $7.90 to $8.30, adjusted free cash flow of approximately $900 million, and first-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.70 to $1.80.
Crown Holdings reported third quarter 2025 results, with net sales of $3,202 million, up from $3,074 million a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $1.85 versus a diluted loss of $1.47 in 2024. The company raised its full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $7.70 to $7.80 and reported it had reached its 2.5x adjusted net leverage target, which matters to shareholders because the company also returned more than $400 million to shareholders in the first nine months through buybacks and dividends.
Q3 adjusted diluted EPS rose 13% to $2.24 from $1.99; income from operations fell to $423 million from $444 million
Full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $7.70 to $7.80; fourth quarter adjusted EPS expected at $1.65 to $1.75
Expected 2025 adjusted free cash flow of approximately $1.0 billion after capital spending of approximately $400 million
Adjusted net leverage ratio reached 2.5x at September 30, 2025, the company's long-term target
Crown European Holdings S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Holdings, completed a €500 million private offering of 3.750% senior unsecured notes due 2031 on October 6, 2025. Net proceeds, together with cash on hand, will redeem the issuer's 2.875% senior notes due February 2026 and pay related fees and expenses, which shifts the company's debt maturities rather than adding a stated new use of funds for shareholders.
Issuer: Crown European Holdings S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary; Crown Holdings, Inc. guarantees the notes on a senior basis
Principal: €500,000,000 of 3.750% senior unsecured notes maturing September 30, 2031; interest paid semi-annually from March 30, 2026
Proceeds, plus cash on hand, will redeem the 2.875% senior notes due February 2026 and pay fees and expenses
Notes were sold in a Rule 144A and Regulation S private placement and are not registered under the Securities Act; indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee
On September 22, 2025, Crown European Holdings S.A., a Crown subsidiary, agreed to sell €500 million of senior unsecured notes due September 30, 2031, through initial purchasers led by BNP Paribas, with Crown Holdings guaranteeing the notes. The same filing says the subsidiary has issued a conditional notice to redeem all €500 million of its 2.875% notes due 2026 on October 22, 2025, with that redemption conditioned on the new notes being issued. For shareholders, the filing shows a refinancing of equal principal amount rather than a stated change in total debt.
Notes carry a 3.750% annual interest rate, payable semi-annually from March 30, 2026, and mature September 30, 2031.
Existing 2.875% Senior Notes due 2026 will be redeemed on October 22, 2025 at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.
Notes are being sold in a private placement and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
Change of control repurchase price is 101% of principal, plus accrued interest.
Crown Holdings reported second-quarter 2025 results on July 21, 2025, with adjusted diluted earnings per share up 19% to $2.15 and net sales of $3,149 million. The company raised its full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $7.10 to $7.50, which signals stronger expected earnings for shareholders.
Q2 2025 adjusted diluted EPS rose 19% to $2.15 from $1.81; reported diluted EPS was $1.56 versus $1.45
Net sales were $3,149 million versus $3,040 million; income from operations was $391 million versus $379 million
Full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $7.10 to $7.50; third-quarter adjusted EPS expected at $1.95 to $2.05
Adjusted free cash flow expected at approximately $900 million for 2025
Crown Holdings said Djalma Novaes, Jr., currently President of its Americas Division, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective July 1, 2025. Gerard Gifford, COO since 2017, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer and retire in early 2026. Gary Gavin will become President of the Americas Division on the same date, a senior management change that shareholders may track as the company sets its leadership for the coming year.
Djalma Novaes, Jr., age 64, to become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective July 1, 2025
Gerard Gifford moves to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer; planned retirement in early 2026
Gary Gavin, currently President of North American Beverage can business, to become President of the Americas Division effective July 1, 2025
Crown Holdings completed a $700 million private offering of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2033, issued through subsidiary Crown Americas LLC. Net proceeds, together with cash on hand, will repay the company's 4.750% senior notes due 2026 and cover fees and expenses. The filing adds $700 million of new debt to the company's obligations, though the refinancing replaces existing debt rather than reducing total borrowings.
Offering size: $700 million aggregate principal of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2033, completed May 27, 2025
Proceeds, plus cash on hand, will repay the 4.750% senior notes due 2026 and pay related fees and expenses
Interest is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, beginning December 1, 2025; Crown Holdings guarantees the notes
If a change of control repurchase event occurs, the issuer may be required to buy back the notes at 101% of principal
Crown Holdings' subsidiary Crown Americas LLC agreed on May 12, 2025 to sell $700 million of senior unsecured notes due 2033 in a private placement, with the parent company guaranteeing them. The filing describes new debt that adds to the company's borrowing, and the offering is subject to conditions and may not be completed as described.
Principal amount of $700 million; notes mature June 1, 2033 and accrue interest at 5.875% per year
Interest payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, beginning December 1, 2025
Issuer may redeem before June 1, 2028 at 100% of principal plus a make-whole premium; a change of control triggers an offer to repurchase at 101% of principal
BofA Securities, Inc. is representative of the initial purchasers; the notes were not registered under the Securities Act
Crown Holdings reported first-quarter 2025 results on April 28, 2025, with diluted earnings per share of $1.65 versus $0.56 a year earlier and net sales of $2,887 million versus $2,784 million. The company raised its full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $6.70 to $7.10 and reaffirmed its long-term net leverage target of 2.5x. The company also said it is monitoring the potential impact of tariffs on consumers and industrial activity.
Q1 2025 diluted EPS was $1.65 versus $0.56 in Q1 2024; adjusted diluted EPS rose 64% to $1.67.
Net sales were $2,887 million versus $2,784 million; income from operations was $365 million versus $245 million.
Full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $6.70 to $7.10; second-quarter adjusted diluted EPS expected at $1.80 to $1.90.
Returned $233 million to shareholders in Q1, including $203 million of share repurchases.
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