Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (NYSE: AMPWF)

Ardagh Metal Packaging S. A. is a leading supplier of consumer metal beverage packaging operating globally in the beverage can sector of the consumer and metal packaging industry. The company designs, manufactures, and sells metal beverage cans and ends to multinational, regional, and national beverage producers across Europe, North America, and Brazil.

Ardagh Metal Packaging S. A. generates revenue primarily through the sale of aluminum beverage cans and ends to beverage companies. Its products serve end-use categories including beer, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, sparkling waters, hard seltzers, juices, pre-mixed cocktails, teas, and wine. Revenue is derived from multi-year supply agreements and annual contracts with customers who value the company’s packaging for its convenience, quality, sustainability, and brand promotion capabilities.

The company operates through the following segments: Europe and Americas.

• The Europe segment produces beverage cans and ends at production facilities located in Europe, serving customers across the region with metal beverage packaging solutions for various end-use categories.

• The Americas segment produces beverage cans and ends at production facilities located in the United States and Brazil, supplying customers in North America and Brazil with metal beverage packaging products tailored to regional market demands.

Ardagh Metal Packaging S. A. holds a leading position in the global metal beverage can market, believing it is the #2 supplier by value in Europe and the #3 supplier by value in North America and Brazil. The company competes primarily with Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings, and CANPACK in the beverage can sector, leveraging its extensive footprint, proximity to customers, efficient manufacturing, and high levels of customer service to maintain competitive advantages.

The company serves over 200 customers across more than 40 countries, including multinational, national, and regional beverage companies. Specific customers include AB InBev, Carlsberg (including the recently acquired Britvic), Celsius Holdings (which recently acquired Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy), Cidade Imperial, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Keuring Dr. Pepper, Mark Anthony Brands, Molson Coors, Monster Beverage, National Beverage Company, and PepsiCo, among others.