Greif, Inc. Issues Corrected Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Release

Rhea-AI Summary

Greif Inc (NYSE: GEF) has issued a correction to its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 earnings release. The company revised its Q4 2024 net income, excluding adjustments, to $65.5 million from the previously reported $49.6 million. The correction was due to an error in the income tax expense related to '(gain) loss on disposal of businesses, net' which was incorrectly stated as $16.0 million.

The corrected Class A diluted earnings per share, excluding adjustments, is now $1.13, up from the previously reported $0.85. The revised earnings release was issued on December 4, 2024, at 10:59 PM ET, including updated financial schedules and corresponding text changes.

Positive

• Net income excluding adjustments revised upward by $15.9 million to $65.5 million
• Diluted Class A EPS excluding adjustments increased to $1.13 from $0.85

Negative

• Company had to issue correction for significant financial reporting error

Insights

Financial Analyst

The correction in Greif's Q4 2024 earnings release reveals a significant $15.9 million positive adjustment to net income due to an accounting error in tax expense calculations. The corrected figures show net income excluding adjustments of $65.5 million, up from the previously reported $49.6 million and adjusted Class A EPS of $1.13, increased from $0.85.

This 33% upward revision in adjusted earnings is material for investors as it substantially improves the company's quarterly performance metrics. The correction primarily stems from the misclassification of tax expenses related to business disposal gains/losses, highlighting the importance of accurate financial reporting and proper tax accounting in M&A activities. For a company with a $4.1 billion market cap, such adjustments can significantly impact investor perception and valuation metrics.

Corrected fourth quarter 2024 net income, excluding adjustments, revised to $65.5 million and 2024 Class A diluted earnings per share, excluding adjustments, revised to $1.13

DELAWARE, Ohio, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), has issued a revised earnings release to correct an error in the previously issued press release titled “Greif Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Results” (the “Prior Earnings Release”) issued on December 4, 2024 at 04:01 PM ET.

In the Prior Earnings Release, the fourth quarter 2024 net income, excluding the impact of adjustments, incorrectly presented a $16.0 million income tax expense related to “(gain) loss on disposal of businesses, net.” This resulted in stating net income, excluding the impact of adjustments, for the period of $49.6 million and diluted Class A earnings per share, excluding the impact of adjustments, for the period of $0.85. The corrected net income, excluding the impact of adjustments, for the period is $65.5 million, and the corrected diluted Class A earnings per share, excluding the impact of adjustments, for the period is $1.13.

A revised earnings release was issued on December 4, 2024 at 10:59 PM ET reflecting these corrected amounts and corresponding changes in the text and to various financial schedules presented in the Prior Earnings Release. The reconciliations of net income, excluding the impact of adjustments, to net income and of diluted Class A earnings per share, excluding the impact of adjustments, to diluted Class A earnings per share, which are the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, respectively, are included in the financial schedules that are a part of the revised earnings release.

About Greif, Inc.

Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, jerrycans and other small plastics, containerboard, corrugated sheets and products, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides other packaging services for a wide range of industries. In addition, Greif manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company has a workforce of over 14,000 colleagues spread across more than 250 facilities in 37 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.

Contact:

Bill D’Onofrio
614-499-7233
bill.donofrio@greif.com

FAQ

What is Greif's corrected Q4 2024 net income excluding adjustments?

Greif's corrected Q4 2024 net income excluding adjustments is $65.5 million, revised up from the previously reported $49.6 million.

What is Greif's (GEF) corrected Q4 2024 Class A diluted EPS?

Greif's corrected Q4 2024 Class A diluted earnings per share, excluding adjustments, is $1.13, revised up from the previously reported $0.85.

Why did Greif (GEF) revise its Q4 2024 earnings release?

Greif revised its earnings release due to an incorrect $16.0 million income tax expense related to '(gain) loss on disposal of businesses, net' in the original release.