Ball Board Increases Quarterly Dividend

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Ball Corporation's (NYSE: BLL) board declared a 33% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, now at 20 cents per share, payable on September 15, 2021. This decision reflects the company's commitment to shareholder value creation, supported by expectations of significant cash from operations and earnings growth. They also announced a $500 million stock repurchase program and aim to buy back approximately 35 million shares. The company reported $11.8 billion in sales for 2020 and will announce Q2 2021 earnings on August 5, 2021.

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• Dividend increased by 33%, showcasing strong shareholder value focus.
• $500 million stock repurchase program indicates confidence in financial health.
• Projected earnings growth reinforces management's positive outlook.

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• None.

WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation's (NYSE: BLL) board of directors today declared a 33% increase in the quarterly cash dividend. Following the increase, a cash dividend of 20 cents per share will be payable September 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2021.

"Today's dividend increase, our 2021 stock repurchase program of at least $500 million and ability to execute ongoing EVA-enhancing growth capital investments represent our commitment to shareholder value creation, and reflects management's expectations of significant cash from operations and earnings improvement in 2021 and beyond," said Scott C Morrison, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "The company's share repurchase authorization is approximately 35 million shares, and we look forward to returning even more value to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases in the years ahead."

Ball will announce its second quarter 2021 earnings on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Conference call details are below.

About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ 21,500 people worldwide and reported 2020 net sales of $11.8 billion. For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.

Conference Call Details
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) will hold its second quarter 2021 earnings call on August 5, 2021, at 9 a.m. Mountain time (11 a.m. Eastern). The North American toll-free number for the call is 877-276-0901. International callers should dial 212-231-2909. Please use the following URL for a webcast of the live call:

https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/oygjyhce

For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped replay will be available from 11 a.m. Mountain time on August 5, 2021, until 11 a.m. Mountain time on August 12, 2021. To access the replay, call 800-633-8284 (North American callers) or 402-977-9140 (international callers) and use reservation number 21995645. A written transcript of the call will be posted within 48 hours of the call's conclusion to Ball's website at www.ball.com/investors under "news and presentations."

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking" statements concerning future events and financial performance. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," and similar expressions typically identify forward-looking statements, which are generally any statements other than statements of historical fact. Such statements are based on current expectations or views of the future and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied. You should therefore not place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements and any such statements should be read in conjunction with, and qualified in their entirety by, the cautionary statements referenced below. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Key factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be different are summarized in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Exhibit 99 in our Form 10-K, which are available on our website and at www.sec.gov. Additional factors that might affect: a) our packaging segments include product capacity, supply, and demand constraints and fluctuations and changes in consumption patterns; availability/cost of raw materials, equipment, and logistics; competitive packaging, pricing and substitution; changes in climate and weather; footprint adjustments and other manufacturing changes, including the startup of new facilities and lines; failure to achieve synergies, productivity improvements or cost reductions; unfavorable mandatory deposit or packaging laws; customer and supplier consolidation; power and supply chain interruptions; changes in major customer or supplier contracts or loss of a major customer or supplier; political instability and sanctions; currency controls; changes in foreign exchange or tax rates; and tariffs, trade actions, or other governmental actions, including business restrictions and shelter-in-place orders in any country or jurisdiction affecting goods produced by us or in our supply chain, including imported raw materials; b) our aerospace segment include funding, authorization, availability and returns of government and commercial contracts; and delays, extensions and technical uncertainties affecting segment contracts; c) the Company as a whole include those listed above plus: the extent to which sustainability-related opportunities arise and can be capitalized upon; changes in senior management, succession, and the ability to attract and retain skilled labor; regulatory actions or issues including those related to tax, ESG reporting, competition, environmental, health and workplace safety, including U.S. FDA and other actions or public concerns affecting products filled in our containers, or chemicals or substances used in raw materials or in the manufacturing process; technological developments and innovations; the ability to manage cyber threats; litigation; strikes; disease; pandemic; labor cost changes; rates of return on assets of the Company's defined benefit retirement plans; pension changes; uncertainties surrounding geopolitical events and governmental policies both in the U.S. and in other countries, including policies, orders, and actions related to COVID-19; reduced cash flow; interest rates affecting our debt; and successful or unsuccessful joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures, and their effects on our operating results and business generally.

 

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FAQ

What is the new dividend amount declared by Ball Corporation (BLL)?

Ball Corporation declared a new quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share.

When is the dividend payable for Ball Corporation (BLL)?

The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2021.

How much is Ball Corporation's stock repurchase program?

Ball Corporation announced a stock repurchase program of at least $500 million.

When will Ball Corporation (BLL) announce its Q2 2021 earnings?

Ball Corporation will announce its Q2 2021 earnings on August 5, 2021.

How many shares are included in Ball Corporation's stock repurchase authorization?

The stock repurchase authorization covers approximately 35 million shares.