Shareholders to Vote on Amended Equity Incentive Plan with 12% Potential Dilution

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Ball Corp's definitive proxy statement details proposals for its annual meeting, including an amendment to its equity incentive plan that could lead to 12% potential dilution, alongside board elections and executive compensation votes.

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• Shareholder Vote on Equity Incentive Plan Amendment

  Shareholders will vote on an amendment to the 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan, which proposes to increase authorized shares by 15,000,000. If approved and all shares were issued, this would result in a potential dilution of 12% of outstanding common shares.

• Election of Nine Director Nominees

  The Board has nominated nine directors for election, including Ronald J. Lewis (appointed CEO in November 2025) and Stuart A. Taylor II (appointed Chairman in November 2025). Two directors, Michael J. Cave and Dune E. Ives, are not standing for re-election.

• Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

  Shareholders will cast a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers. The CEO pay ratio for 2025 was 46 to 1, a decrease from the prior year due to the CEO transition.

• 2025 Financial and Strategic Highlights

  The company reported strong 2025 financial results, including record EVA dollars, strong comparable operating earnings, record adjusted free cash flow, and $1.54 billion returned to shareholders. Strategic actions included acquisitions in North America and EMEA, and divestitures in Saudi Arabia and India.

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Ball Corp has filed its definitive proxy statement for the upcoming annual meeting, outlining key proposals for shareholder vote. The most significant item is the proposed amendment to the 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan, which seeks to authorize an additional 15,000,000 shares. This, combined with existing available shares, would result in a potential dilution of 12% if all authorized shares were issued. While this is a substantial potential dilution, the company emphasizes its necessity for employee motivation, retention, and alignment with shareholder interests. The filing also provides context on the company's strong 2025 financial performance and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and divestitures, which aim to optimize its aluminum packaging business.