GREIF, INC 8-K

What Happened

• Greif, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 via a press release dated April 28, 2026 (furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K). Management discussed the results on a conference call with investors and analysts on April 29, 2026 (filed as Exhibit 99.2). The Form 8‑K was signed May 1, 2026 by Lawrence A. Hilsheimer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• The Earnings Release includes several non‑GAAP measures such as: net income excluding certain adjustments; earnings per diluted Class A share excluding certain adjustments; consolidated adjusted EBITDA; adjusted free cash flow; and net debt.
• Management states it uses these non‑GAAP measures to evaluate ongoing operations and believes they are useful for comparing current and historical performance.
• The filing notes the non‑GAAP measures should be read with the reported financial results and cautions they are not a substitute for GAAP figures.
• Conference call transcript was furnished under Regulation FD disclosure to ensure broad investor access.

Why It Matters

• This 8‑K formally notifies investors that Greif reported its latest quarterly results and provided both a press release and a full conference call transcript for transparency.
• The inclusion and emphasis on non‑GAAP metrics means management is highlighting operational measures (EBITDA, adjusted free cash flow, etc.) that it considers important for assessing performance—investors should review those alongside GAAP results and the earnings release before drawing conclusions.
• The Regulation FD filing of the call transcript helps ensure all investors have access to management’s commentary on the quarter.