Sonoco Issues 2021 Annual Report

Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the most sustainable diversified global packaging companies, has issued its 2021 Annual Report to Shareholders and announced the date for its 2022 Annual General Meeting. The annual report, entitled Better Than Ever details the Company’s 2021 financial results, its strategy and the complementary $1.35 billion acquisition of Ball Metalpack, a leading manufacturer of sustainable tin-plate food and aerosol containers, along with closures and packaging components.

“Sonoco’s purpose is Better Packaging. Better Life. This means we are committed to creating sustainable packaging solutions that help build our customers brands, enhance the quality of their products and improve the quality of life for our stakeholders around the world,” Howard Coker, Sonoco President and Chief Executive Officer, wrote to shareholders. “We also believe our value-creation strategy – to be the benchmark company for yield and stability in the packaging industry – will make Sonoco Better than Ever.”

Sonoco has mailed its 2021 Annual Report, Form 10-K and proxy statement to shareholders in advance of its annual meeting.
https://investor.sonoco.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sonoco-issues-2021-annual-report

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