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Verallia Announces the Results of the Voluntary Public Tender Offer Initiated by BWGI Following Its Reopening Period
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The reopening period of the voluntary public tender offer initiated by BWGI (the ' Offer '), acting through Kaon V 1, on the Verallia shares that it does not already own, closed on August 13, 2025. 8,141,380 Verallia's shares were tendered to the Offer during its reopening period, representing 6.74% of Verallia's share capital and 5.72% of its voting rights, allowing BWGI to hold 77.05% of Verallia's share capital and 69.15% of its voting rights from the settlement-delivery of the reopened Offer. The notice of results (avis de résultat) published by the French financial markets authority (AMF) is available on its website ( The settlement-delivery of the reopened Offer will take place on August 20, 2025. About Verallia At Verallia, our purpose is to re-imagine glass for a sustainable future. We want to redefine how glass is produced, reused and recycled, to make it the world's most sustainable packaging material. We work together with our customers, suppliers and other partners across the value chain to develop new, beneficial and sustainable solutions for all. With almost 11,000 employees and 35 glass production facilities in 12 countries, we are the European leader and world's third-largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products. We offer innovative, customised and environmentally friendly solutions to over 10,000 businesses worldwide. Verallia produced more than 16 billion glass bottles and jars and recorded revenue of €3.5 billion in 2024. Verallia's CSR strategy has been awarded the Ecovadis Platinum Medal, placing the Group in the top 1% of companies assessed by Ecovadis. Our CO 2 emissions reduction target of -46% on scopes 1 and 2 between 2019 and 2030 has been validated by SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative). It is in line with the trajectory of limiting global warming to 1.5° C set by the Paris Agreement. Verallia is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: VRLA – ISIN: FR0013447729) and trades on the following indices: CAC SBT 1.5°, STOXX600, SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable. Disclaimer This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities or a solicitation to invest in securities in France, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. Any decision regarding the Offer must be based exclusively on the information contained in the Offer documents. This press release has been prepared for information purposes only. The distribution of this press release, the Offer and its acceptance may be subject to specific regulation or restrictions in certain countries. The Offer is not intended for persons subject to such restrictions. Consequently, persons in possession of this press release are required to inquire about any local restrictions that may apply and to comply with them. Verallia assumes no responsibility for any violation of these restrictions by anyone. Protection of personal data You may unsubscribe from the distribution list of our press releases at any time by sending your request to the following email address: investors@ Press releases will still be available via the website Verallia SA, as data controller, processes personal data for the purpose of implementing and managing its internal and external communication. This processing is based on legitimate interests. The data collected (last name, first name, professional contact details, profiles, relationship history) is essential for this processing and is used by the relevant departments of the Verallia Group and, where applicable, its subcontractors. Verallia SA transfers personal data to its service providers located outside the European Union, who are responsible for providing and managing technical solutions related to the aforementioned processing. Verallia SA ensures that the appropriate guarantees are obtained in order to supervise these data transfers outside of the European Union. Under the conditions defined by the applicable regulations for the protection of personal data, you may access and obtain a copy of the data concerning you, object to the processing of this data and request for it to be rectified or erased. You also have a right to restrict the processing of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Group Financial Communication Department at investors@ If, after having contacted us, you believe that your rights have not been respected or that the processing does not comply with data protection regulations, you may submit a complaint to the CNIL (Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés — France's regulatory body).
Business Wire
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Public Tender Offer of BWGI: The Supervisory Board of the Verallia FCPE's Decided Not to Tender Its Shares
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The Supervisory Board of the Verallia (Paris:VRLA) FCPE met today, June 23, 2025, and unanimously decided not to tender the shares held by the fund to the public tender offer initiated by BWGI on Verallia shares. This decision is in line with Verallia FCPE's stated intention to preserve and strengthen employee share ownership within the Group. About Verallia At Verallia, our purpose is to re-imagine glass for a sustainable future. We want to redefine how glass is produced, reused and recycled, to make it the world's most sustainable packaging material. We work together with our customers, suppliers and other partners across the value chain to develop new, beneficial and sustainable solutions for all. With almost 11,000 employees and 35 glass production facilities in 12 countries, we are the European leader and world's third-largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products. We offer innovative, customised and environmentally friendly solutions to over 10,000 businesses worldwide. Verallia produced more than 16 billion glass bottles and jars and recorded revenue of €3.5 billion in 2024. Verallia's CSR strategy has been awarded the Ecovadis Platinum Medal, placing the Group in the top 1% of companies assessed by Ecovadis. Our CO 2 emissions reduction target of -46% on scopes 1 and 2 between 2019 and 2030 has been validated by SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative). It is in line with the trajectory of limiting global warming to 1.5° C set by the Paris Agreement. Verallia is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: VRLA – ISIN: FR0013447729) and trades on the following indices: CAC SBT 1.5°, STOXX600, SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable. Disclaimer This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities or a solicitation to invest in securities in France, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. Any decision regarding the Offer must be based exclusively on the information contained in the Offer documents. This press release has been prepared for information purposes only. The distribution of this press release, the Offer and its acceptance may be subject to specific regulation or restrictions in certain countries. The Offer is not intended for persons subject to such restrictions. Consequently, persons in possession of this press release are required to inquire about any local restrictions that may apply and to comply with them. Verallia assumes no responsibility for any violation of these restrictions by anyone. It is intended that the Offer will be open in the United States in accordance with Section 14(e) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 'U.S. Exchange Act'), including Regulation 14E after application of the exemptions provided by rule 14d-1(d) of the U.S. Exchange Act (the 'Tier II' exemption) and the requirements of French law. Protection of personal data You may unsubscribe from the distribution list of our press releases at any time by sending your request to the following email address: investors@ Press releases will still be available via the website Verallia SA, as data controller, processes personal data for the purpose of implementing and managing its internal and external communication. This processing is based on legitimate interests. The data collected (last name, first name, professional contact details, profiles, relationship history) is essential for this processing and is used by the relevant departments of the Verallia Group and, where applicable, its subcontractors. Verallia SA transfers personal data to its service providers located outside the European Union, who are responsible for providing and managing technical solutions related to the aforementioned processing. Verallia SA ensures that the appropriate guarantees are obtained in order to supervise these data transfers outside of the European Union. Under the conditions defined by the applicable regulations for the protection of personal data, you may access and obtain a copy of the data concerning you, object to the processing of this data and request for it to be rectified or erased. You also have a right to restrict the processing of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Group Financial Communication Department at investors@ If, after having contacted us, you believe that your rights have not been respected or that the processing does not comply with data protection regulations, you may submit a complaint to the CNIL (Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés — France's regulatory body).
Business Wire
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Opening of the Tender Offer Initiated by BWGI for Verallia Shares
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Following receipt of all required regulatory approvals, Verallia (Paris:VRLA) today announces that the tender offer filed on June 5, 2025 by BWGI, acting through Kaon V 1, (the ' Offer ') will be opened from June 23, 2025 (inclusive) to July 25, 2025 (inclusive). The Offer was cleared by the Autorité des marchés financiers (" AMF") on June 5, 2025, which on the same day approved Kaon V's offer document and Verallia's response document under numbers 25-196 and 25-197 respectively. The AMF has published today a notice announcing the opening of the Offer. In addition, Kaon V and Verallia made available today to the public the 'other information' documents relating to the legal, financial and accounting characteristics of Kaon V and Verallia. The documentation relating to the Offer is available on the dedicated transaction website of Verallia ( as well as the AMF's website ( Terms of the transaction BWGI's Offer is priced at 28.30 euros per share. It is reminded that Verallia's Board of Directors, upon recommendation of the ad hoc Committee, issued a favorable opinion on the Offer detailed in the response document of Verallia. Ledouble, acting as independent expert, has issued a report concluding that the financial terms of the Offer are fair for Verallia's shareholders. Next steps After closing of the Offer, the AMF will publish the results of the Offer on its website. If the Offer is successful, the Offer will be reopened for at least 10 trading days. A 'frequently asked questions' memorandum will be made available on Verallia's website ( to address questions that may be raised by shareholders. About Verallia At Verallia, our purpose is to re-imagine glass for a sustainable future. We want to redefine how glass is produced, reused and recycled, to make it the world's most sustainable packaging material. We work together with our customers, suppliers and other partners across the value chain to develop new, beneficial and sustainable solutions for all. With almost 11,000 employees and 35 glass production facilities in 12 countries, we are the European leader and world's third-largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products. We offer innovative, customised and environmentally friendly solutions to over 10,000 businesses worldwide. Verallia produced more than 16 billion glass bottles and jars and recorded revenue of €3.5 billion in 2024. Verallia's CSR strategy has been awarded the Ecovadis Platinum Medal, placing the Group in the top 1% of companies assessed by Ecovadis. Our CO 2 emissions reduction target of -46% on scopes 1 and 2 between 2019 and 2030 has been validated by SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative). It is in line with the trajectory of limiting global warming to 1.5° C set by the Paris Agreement. Verallia is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: VRLA – ISIN: FR0013447729) and trades on the following indices: CAC SBT 1.5°, STOXX600, SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable. Disclaimer This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities or a solicitation to invest in securities in France, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. Any decision regarding the Offer must be based exclusively on the information contained in the Offer documents. This press release has been prepared for information purposes only. The distribution of this press release, the Offer and its acceptance may be subject to specific regulation or restrictions in certain countries. The Offer is not intended for persons subject to such restrictions. Consequently, persons in possession of this press release are required to inquire about any local restrictions that may apply and to comply with them. Verallia assumes no responsibility for any violation of these restrictions by anyone. It is intended that the Offer will be open in the United States in accordance with Section 14(e) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 'U.S. Exchange Act'), including Regulation 14E after application of the exemptions provided by rule 14d-1(d) of the U.S. Exchange Act (the 'Tier II' exemption) and the requirements of French law. Protection of personal data You may unsubscribe from the distribution list of our press releases at any time by sending your request to the following email address: investors@ Press releases will still be available via the website Verallia SA, as data controller, processes personal data for the purpose of implementing and managing its internal and external communication. This processing is based on legitimate interests. The data collected (last name, first name, professional contact details, profiles, relationship history) is essential for this processing and is used by the relevant departments of the Verallia Group and, where applicable, its subcontractors. Verallia SA transfers personal data to its service providers located outside the European Union, who are responsible for providing and managing technical solutions related to the aforementioned processing. Verallia SA ensures that the appropriate guarantees are obtained in order to supervise these data transfers outside of the European Union. Under the conditions defined by the applicable regulations for the protection of personal data, you may access and obtain a copy of the data concerning you, object to the processing of this data and request for it to be rectified or erased. You also have a right to restrict the processing of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Group Financial Communication Department at investors@ If, after having contacted us, you believe that your rights have not been respected or that the processing does not comply with data protection regulations, you may submit a complaint to the CNIL (Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés — France's regulatory body).
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
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Verallia Obtains Consent of the Group's Lenders in the Context of the Takeover Bid Initiated by BWGI
PARIS, May 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Verallia (Paris:VRLA) announces today that it has obtained the consent of its bank lenders to amend the change of control clause of its existing banking financing facilities1 so that the completion of the public takeover bid initiated by BWGI, filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des marchés financiers) on April 24, 2025 (the "Offer"), will not trigger their early repayment. With regard to certain other Group financings, Verallia has also obtained Bpifrance's waiver of its right to request early repayment of an amortizable loan2 in the event of the change of control clause stipulated in this loan being triggered in connection with the completion of the Offer, and has also obtained Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring's (CALF) consent to amend the change of control clause provided for in the Group's pan-European and UK factoring programs3, so that it will not be triggered by the completion of the Offer. CALF has also agreed to extend the term of these factoring programs from December 1, 2025, to June 1, 2026. Verallia is pleased with the confidence shown by its financial partners. About Verallia At Verallia, our purpose is to re-imagine glass for a sustainable future. We want to redefine how glass is produced, reused and recycled, to make it the world's most sustainable packaging material. We work together with our customers, suppliers and other partners across the value chain to develop new, beneficial and sustainable solutions for all. With almost 11,000 employees and 35 glass production facilities in 12 countries, we are the European leader and world's third-largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products. We offer innovative, customised and environmentally friendly solutions to over 10,000 businesses worldwide. Verallia produced more than 16 billion glass bottles and jars and recorded revenue of €3.5 billion in 2024. Verallia's CSR strategy has been awarded the Ecovadis Platinum Medal, placing the Group in the top 1% of companies assessed by Ecovadis. Our CO2 emissions reduction target of -46% on scopes 1 and 2 between 2019 and 2030 has been validated by SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative). It is in line with the trajectory of limiting global warming to 1.5° C set by the Paris Agreement. Verallia is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: VRLA – ISIN: FR0013447729) and trades on the following indices: CAC SBT 1.5°, STOXX600, SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable. Disclaimer This press release does not contain, nor does it constitute, an offer of securities or a solicitation to invest in securities in France, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. Protection of personal data You may unsubscribe from the distribution list of our press releases at any time by sending your request to the following email address: investors@ Press releases will still be available via the website Verallia SA, as data controller, processes personal data for the purpose of implementing and managing its internal and external communication. This processing is based on legitimate interests. The data collected (last name, first name, professional contact details, profiles, relationship history) is essential for this processing and is used by the relevant departments of the Verallia Group and, where applicable, its subcontractors. Verallia SA transfers personal data to its service providers located outside the European Union, who are responsible for providing and managing technical solutions related to the aforementioned processing. Verallia SA ensures that the appropriate guarantees are obtained in order to supervise these data transfers outside of the European Union. Under the conditions defined by the applicable regulations for the protection of personal data, you may access and obtain a copy of the data concerning you, object to the processing of this data and request for it to be rectified or erased. You also have a right to restrict the processing of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Group Financial Communication Department at investors@ If, after having contacted us, you believe that your rights have not been respected or that the processing does not comply with data protection regulations, you may submit a complaint to the CNIL (Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés — France's regulatory body). 1 Bank financing facilities comprising (i) a syndicated credit agreement of €1.1 billion comprising (a) a term loan of an initial principal amount of €550 million, of which the principal amounts outstanding at the date of this press release amount to €200 million, bearing interest at Euribor + 1.75%, and (b) a revolving credit facility (RCF) of €550 million, unused at the date of this press release, bearing interest at Euribor + 1.25% and (ii) a revolving credit facility of €250 million, drawn for €120 million as of the date of this press release, bearing interest at Euribor + 0.80%.2 Outstanding amounts due of €23 million as of March 31, 2025.3 Factoring programs for a maximum amount of €500 million and €50 million, respectively. View source version on Contacts Press contacts Sara Natij & Laurie Dambrineverallia@ | +33 (0)7 68 68 83 22Investor relations contacts David Placet | Michele Degani | Benoit GrangeTristan Roquet-Montégonverallia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cancellation of the General Meetings of Holders of 2028 Notes and 2031 Notes Issued by Verallia
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Verallia (Paris:VRLA) announces today that the general meetings of holders of 2028 Notes and 2031 Notes 1 issued by Verallia, convened on April 28, 2025 2 to be held on May 13, 2025, have been cancelled. As a result, participation forms received to date will not be taken into account. It is reminded that these general meetings of holders of each Series of Notes were called to vote on the approval of a proposal to waive the right of each noteholder to exercise, in accordance with Condition 5(c) ' Redemption at the option of the Noteholders following a Change of Control ' of the terms and conditions of each Series of Notes, their put option in the event of a change of control of the Company resulting from the tender offer initiated by BWGI, filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers on April 24, 2025. It is reminded that on April 23, 2025, Verallia has entered into a ' certain funds ' bridge loan agreement with a banking syndicate, in order to cover the financing of the potential redemption of notes for which the put option would be exercised 3. In the event that all or part of the credit lines made available under the bridge loan agreement are drawn down by Verallia, Verallia intends to refinance these loans by arranging, as the case may be, new bank and/or bond financing. About Verallia At Verallia, our purpose is to re-imagine glass for a sustainable future. We want to redefine how glass is produced, reused and recycled, to make it the world's most sustainable packaging material. We work together with our customers, suppliers and other partners across the value chain to develop new, beneficial and sustainable solutions for all. With almost 11,000 employees and 35 glass production facilities in 12 countries, we are the European leader and world's third-largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products. We offer innovative, customised and environmentally friendly solutions to over 10,000 businesses worldwide. Verallia produced more than 16 billion glass bottles and jars and recorded revenue of €3.5 billion in 2024. Verallia's CSR strategy has been awarded the Ecovadis Platinum Medal, placing the Group in the top 1% of companies assessed by Ecovadis. Our CO 2 emissions reduction target of -46% on scopes 1 and 2 between 2019 and 2030 has been validated by SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative). It is in line with the trajectory of limiting global warming to 1.5° C set by the Paris Agreement. Verallia is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: VRLA – ISIN: FR0013447729) and trades on the following indices: CAC SBT 1.5°, STOXX600, SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable. Disclaimer This press release does not contain, nor does it constitute, an offer of securities or a solicitation to invest in securities in France, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. Protection of personal data You may unsubscribe from the distribution list of our press releases at any time by sending your request to the following email address: investors@ Press releases will still be available via the website Verallia SA, as data controller, processes personal data for the purpose of implementing and managing its internal and external communication. This processing is based on legitimate interests. The data collected (last name, first name, professional contact details, profiles, relationship history) is essential for this processing and is used by the relevant departments of the Verallia Group and, where applicable, its subcontractors. Verallia SA transfers personal data to its service providers located outside the European Union, who are responsible for providing and managing technical solutions related to the aforementioned processing. Verallia SA ensures that the appropriate guarantees are obtained in order to supervise these data transfers outside of the European Union. Under the conditions defined by the applicable regulations for the protection of personal data, you may access and obtain a copy of the data concerning you, object to the processing of this data and request for it to be rectified or erased. You also have a right to restrict the processing of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Group Financial Communication Department at investors@ If, after having contacted us, you believe that your rights have not been respected or that the processing does not comply with data protection regulations, you may submit a complaint to the CNIL (Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés — France's regulatory body). 1 €500,000,000 1.625 per cent. Sustainability Linked Notes due 14 May 2028 (ISIN: FR0014003G27 / Common Code: 234202227) (the '2028 Notes') and €500,000,000 1.875 per cent. Sustainability Linked Notes due 10 November 2031 (ISIN: FR0014006EG0 / Common Code: 240703769) (the '2031 Notes', and together with the 2028 Notes, the 'Notes' and each, a 'Series') 2 See Verallia's press release published on April 28, 2025. 3 See Verallia's press release published on April 24, 2025 and paragraph 8.10.3 of the draft response note filed by Verallia with the Autorité des marchés financiers on April 28, 2025.
