Ball (BALL) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record financial results in 2025, including strong EPS growth, 4.1% increase in global aluminum packaging shipments, and $1.54 billion returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

• Expanded manufacturing footprint with new facilities in the US, Belgium, and Hungary, and strengthened financial position by extending credit facilities.

• Leadership transition included appointment of a new CEO (Ron Lewis), a new director (John Panichella), and establishment of an independent Board Chairman role.

• Advanced Ball Business System to drive process efficiency and cost structure improvements, supporting long-term growth and sustainability goals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on the election of nine director nominees for one-year terms, ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026, a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and approval of an amendment to the 2013 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan.

• The proposed amendment increases authorized shares for equity awards by 15 million and raises the annual award limit for non-management directors.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board comprises nine directors, eight of whom are independent, with diverse backgrounds in leadership, finance, operations, and sustainability.

• Board leadership structure separates the roles of CEO and Chairman, with Stuart A. Taylor II serving as independent Chairman.

• Board refreshment includes three new directors in the past five years and a mandatory retirement age policy.

• Four standing committees (Audit, Finance, Human Resources, Nominating/Corporate Governance), all composed of independent directors.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations, director training, and regular shareholder engagement are emphasized.