---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-151266"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SAM"
cik: "0000949870"
company_name: "BOSTON BEER CO INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-10T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:45:03.744515+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Boston Beer faces $175.5M jury verdict in Ardagh can-supply dispute

## Summary
- Jury verdict on April 6, 2026 awards ~$175.5M to Ardagh, including offset of Boston Beer's counterclaim.
- Company to record pre-tax one-time litigation expense of $175.5M plus accrued interest; judgment not entered.
- Boston Beer intends to pursue post-trial motions and appeals; denies breaching contract.
- Company has $223.4M cash, no debt, $150M credit line; says payout won't materially impact operating plans.
- Financial guidance excludes one-time litigation; $25M share repurchase plan active through June 26, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-151266
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SAM
- cik: 0000949870
- company_name: BOSTON BEER CO INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-10T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/949870/000119312526151266/0001193125-26-151266-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/949870/000119312526151266/sam-20260406.htm

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