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Pomerantz Law Firm Files Class Action Against Graphic Packaging Holding Company

On May 28, 2026, Pomerantz LLP officially announced the initiation of a class action lawsuit against Graphic Packaging Holding Company, commonly referred to as Graphic Packaging, along with some of its former executives. The lawsuit, now pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, has been logged under case number 26-cv-03790. This class action lawsuit represents individuals and entities, excluding the defendants, who acquired Graphic Packaging securities between February 4, 2025, and February 2, 2026 (designated as the Class Period). Claimants are seeking restitution for damages attributed to the defendants' alleged breaches of federal securities legislation, specifically invoking Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and implementing Rule 10b-5.

Investors who acquired Graphic Packaging's securities during the timeframe in question have until July 6, 2026, to come forward for an opportunity to be appointed as Lead Plaintiff in this case. Detailed information about the complaint can be retrieved from Pomerantz’s website. For further inquiries, interested individuals can contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or via telephone at 646-581-9980 (or toll-free at 888.4-POMLAW, Ext. 7980). For those reaching out via email, it’s recommended to include personal contact details along with the number of shares acquired.

Graphic Packaging operates as a provider of consumer packaging products and has a diverse customer base comprising industries related to food and beverages as well as household goods throughout various regions, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company's sales operations extend via direct sales offices and partnerships with third-party brokers.

During the relevant period, the defendants allegedly misrepresented the resilience and profitability of Graphic Packaging's business model, claiming that the organization could effectively navigate ongoing market challenges. In February 2025, despite prior acknowledgment from Defendant and CEO Michael P. Doss regarding abnormal market conditions impacting both the industry and its customers, Graphic Packaging projected optimistic financial forecasts for the year, predicting net sales, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $8.7 to $8.9 billion, $1.68 to $1.78 billion, and $2.53 to $2.78, respectively. This assertion was based on the belief that their business could remain steady even amidst market headwinds.

However, throughout the Class Period, it became increasingly evident that Graphic Packaging was grappling with significant inventory management challenges, diminished demand, rising operational costs, and a general unsteady market. The complaints filed contend that the defendants not only made misleading representations but also failed to reveal the true extent of these burgeoning issues, all of which had a detrimental impact on the company’s financial health.

The situation reached a tipping point on May 1, 2025, when Graphic Packaging disclosed its first quarter financial results. The press release revealed a marked EPS miss of $0.07 against expectations, alongside revenue for the quarter of $2.12 billion—a stark 6.2% decline year-over-year. Furthermore, the company slashed its FY 2025 financial guidance, signaling major concerns over sales performance. Following this bleak announcement, Graphic Packaging’s share value suffered a significant drop, plummeting by 15.57%, closing at $21.37 per share.

In subsequent updates, including one on December 8, 2025, Graphic Packaging revealed adjustments to its inventory management strategies and downgraded its FY 2025 financial guidance once more. These changes were coupled with the announcement that CEO Doss had reached an agreement to resign from his position, which only exacerbated market fears and led to further declines in the stock price.

On February 3, 2026, when the company disclosed its Q4 financials, the news was once again unfavorable, with projections indicating significant reductions in adjusted EBITDA for the coming year. The new CEO, Robbert Rietbroek, acknowledged the need for a thorough reconsideration of the company’s operational structure, thereby underscoring the unsustainability of existing strategies. Following these developments, Graphic Packaging's stock dipped 15.97%, closing at $12.42 per share.

Pomerantz LLP has long been recognized as a leading force in corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation, having established itself nearly nine decades ago by championing the cause of those wronged by securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Their mission remains anchored in the pursuit of accountability and restitution on behalf of victims. More information can be accessed at Pomerantz’s website.

If you feel that your interests as an investor have been compromised, now is the time to act. Don’t hesitate to reach out for further clarification regarding the participation in this class action, as the deadline approaches.