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Jan 31, 2021

Greif Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Greif reported solid first quarter results despite continued challenging circumstances due to the pandemic.

Key Takeaways

Greif's first quarter results showed a decrease in net income and adjusted EBITDA compared to the same period last year, but volumes grew across most packaging substrates, particularly in the corrugated business. The company is implementing price increases to address cost inflation in raw materials and transportation. Greif is well positioned to benefit as the world recovers from the pandemic.

Net income decreased to $23.4 million, or $0.40 per diluted Class A share.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $8.9 million to $138.5 million.

Net sales increased by $34.1 million to $1,146.5 million.

Total debt decreased by $268.7 million to $2,539.4 million.

Total Revenue
$1.15B
Previous year: $1.11B
+3.1%
EPS
$0.61
Previous year: $0.64
-4.7%
Global Industrial Packaging Volume Impact
2.4%
Previous year: -1.3%
-284.6%
Global Industrial Packaging Price/Mix Impact
1.1%
Previous year: -1.8%
-161.1%
Paper Packaging Services Volume Impact
12.6%
Previous year: -8.6%
-246.5%
Gross Profit
$212M
Cash and Equivalents
$101M
Previous year: $90.8M
+11.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$11.5M
Previous year: -$18M
-36.1%
Total Assets
$5.57B
Previous year: $5.72B
-2.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is utilizing quarterly outlook given the continued market unpredictability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Second Quarter 2021 Outlook Class A earnings per share before adjustments $0.96 - $1.06

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income