New Graphic Packaging CEO Rietbroek cites declining volumes, margin pressure, elevated debt in first letter

GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO

New CEO Robbert Rietbroek (formerly PepsiCo, Kimberly-Clark, Primo Brands) acknowledges declining volumes, margin pressure, elevated debt, and stock price decline.
AlixPartners engaged to identify cost-structure improvements; early findings show opportunities to optimize processes, unlock productivity, reduce working capital.
Capital spending to be lowered to approximately 5% of sales following completion of Waco facility; focus on reducing inventory and generating free cash flow.
Goal to achieve investment grade credit rating by 2030 while reducing leverage and returning capital to shareholders.

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