Amcor and Berry Global Receive US Antitrust Clearance for Combination; on Track for Closing in Mid Calendar Year 2025
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ZURICH & EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amcor plc (“Amcor”) (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC) and Berry Global Group, Inc. (“Berry”) (NYSE: BERY) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 ("HSR Act") in connection with the previously announced combination of the two companies. The companies also confirm that a number of additional approvals have been received from regulatory authorities in recent weeks, including antitrust clearances from China and Brazil. Amcor plc is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions across a variety of materials for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC Berry is a global leader in innovative packaging solutions that we believe make life better for people and the planet. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 34,000 global employees across more than 200 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy.