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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000043920-22-000054"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GEF"
cik: "0000043920"
company_name: "GREIF, INC"
filed_at: "2022-06-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-24T22:45:21.240004+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Greif announces $150M share repurchase program, including $75M accelerated buyback

## Summary
- New $150M share repurchase program: $75M accelerated share repurchase (ASR) with Bank of America, plus $75M open-market purchases.
- ASR includes initial $75M payment; ~1M Class A shares delivered immediately (80% of expected), remainder by end of Q1 2023.
- Open-market purchases of Class A and B shares over 12-18 months, subject to market conditions and company discretion.
- Program reflects confidence in Greif's 'Build to Last' strategy and commitment to returning cash to shareholders.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000043920-22-000054
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GEF
- cik: 0000043920
- company_name: GREIF, INC
- filed_at: 2022-06-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/43920/000004392022000054/0000043920-22-000054-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/43920/000004392022000054/gef-20220628.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000043920-22-000054.txt

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