EMEA carton and closure revenue rose 7.9% year-over-year, driven by Pure-Pak UHT dairy growth and Roll Fed expansion across Central and Eastern Europe.
Strong performance, driven by robust packaging demand and effective operations, positions Cherat Packaging for continued growth ahead.
The company expects a stronger Q4, with management focused on strengthening the balance sheet and improving financial performance.
Subdued metal packaging demand, raw-material supply snags, and commercial carton pressure from customers moving in-house weighed on results.
Konieczny noted the company is encouraged by business momentum and the increased growth potential following the transformative Berry acquisition.
Higher inbound logistics and raw material costs pressured margins in the quarter.
Packaging volumes beat forecasts, total shipments up 9% sequentially, boxes +6%, external paper +11%. CEO Hugues Simon said fiber rolls are “extremely tight” as demand outstrips shipping capacity.
CEO Robbert Rietbroek, who took over earlier this year, said the company delivered solid Q2 results, with adjusted EBITDA at the top of guidance, despite higher-than-expected inflation, while staying on track with its near-term priorities.
The company has announced over US$210 million in EMEA cost-saving measures, including 31 facility closures and net reductions of more than 3,000 positions.
The US$10.8 million increase in G&A expenses was primarily attributable to $3.1 million in non-cash share-based compensation.