Amcor plc 8-K

What Happened

• Amcor plc announced on January 14–15, 2026 that it completed the 1-for-5 reverse stock split approved by shareholders on November 6, 2025. Every five ordinary shares were combined into one share, reducing outstanding ordinary shares from ~2.3 billion to ~461 million.
• The company amended its memorandum of association to effect the split, proportionately reduced authorized share counts, and increased the par value of ordinary and preferred shares to $0.05 per share. CDIs (CHESS Depositary Interests) were consolidated on the same 1-for-5 basis.

Key Details

• Effective dates: amendment filed January 14, 2026; split-adjusted trading began January 15, 2026.
• New NYSE trading details: ordinary shares trade under symbol "AMCR" on a split-adjusted basis with new CUSIP G0250X149; CDIs trade on the ASX under symbol "AMC" on a split-adjusted basis.
• No fractional shares were issued; holders entitled to fractional shares will receive cash in lieu.
• Equity-based awards under Amcor incentive plans were proportionately adjusted; no preferred shares are issued and outstanding.

Why It Matters

• The reverse stock split reduces the number of shares outstanding and increases the per-share par value, which can affect per-share metrics (e.g., earnings per share) but does not change shareholders’ proportional ownership or the company’s market capitalization by itself.
• Investors should note the new ticker/CUSIP details for trading and brokerage records, expect cash payments for any fractional share entitlements, and see proportional adjustments to stock-based compensation awards. The company filed the amended memorandum (Exhibit 3.1) and issued a press release announcing completion (Exhibit 99.1).