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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-120590"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "AMCR"
cik: "0001748790"
company_name: "Amcor plc"
filed_at: "2024-11-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T22:34:49.835305+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "low"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Amcor files merger agreement with Berry Global; all-stock transaction intended as tax-free reorganization

## Summary
- Merger Sub merges into Berry, which survives as wholly owned subsidiary of Amcor.
- Transaction intended to qualify as tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code.
- Closing subject to regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals, and other customary conditions.
- Governance provisions include post-closing board composition and integration planning.
- Termination fees and expense reimbursement provisions apply; specific amounts not disclosed in filing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-120590
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: AMCR
- cik: 0001748790
- company_name: Amcor plc
- filed_at: 2024-11-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: low
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1748790/000110465924120590/0001104659-24-120590-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1748790/000110465924120590/tm2428531d3_8ka.htm

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