Strong Earnings Performance
Earnings for the quarter were $3.02 per share, including a $2.32 per share gain from the sale of Eviosus, compared to $0.27 per share in the prior year quarter. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.59 compared to $1.24 in the prior year quarter.
Record EBITDA Achievement
The company delivered record adjusted EBITDA of $1.942 billion for 2024, surpassing the previous record of $1.882 billion from 2023.
Beverage Can Volume Growth
Global beverage can volumes increased by 4%, with significant growth in North American and Brazilian markets.
Debt Reduction and Improved Leverage
Net debt was reduced by $878 million, bringing the net leverage ratio down to 2.7 times at year-end.
Significant Cash Flow Generation
The company generated $814 million in free cash flow and returned $336 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
European Beverage Segment Growth
European beverage volumes increased 8% in the fourth quarter, leading to a record income performance for the segment.