With the new version of its Virtual Glass packaging creation tool, Verallia enables its customers to obtain realistic renderings of their projects of exceptional quality and in record time. 

Verallia introduces the new version of Virtual Glass to help its customers optimize their development time – time to market- and their costs. The result of a significant R&D effort, this digital tool makes it possible to create and visualize glass packaging (bottles and jars) filled, labelled and encapsulated with a realism never before achieved. At the forefront of virtual reality and 3D computing technologies, Virtual Glass very quickly generates hyper-realistic renderings of unprecedented quality in terms of image definition. These renderings include up to six models and can be used for communication purposes (online catalogue, promotional visuals, etc.).

With this new tool, accessible only from MyVerallia - Verallia's customer portal - it only takes a few clicks to generate a realistic look and feel for a complete package. After choosing a bottle from the catalogue, customer can add the content and/or a cap of their choice, and import their own labels. They then visualize their product project, placing it in a neutral or realistic scene, and can compare it with another project or an existing product.

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As Europe’s leading glass packaging producer for beverages and food, Verallia takes another step in its lightweighting revolution with the launch of the Burgundy Air 300g, the world’s first ultra-light Burgundy bottle, standing 290mm tall.

A model of disruptive eco-design, it preserves the iconic silhouette of traditional Burgundy bottles significantly reducing its environmental footprint. With the Burgundy Air 300G, Verallia once again confirms its pioneering role in transforming glass packaging to support the wine industry’s sustainability and competitiveness.

A TECHNICAL FEAT SERVING THE ENVIRONMENT 

This innovation stems from years of R&D expertise and state-of-the-art industrial knowhow. The challenge was to maintain the distinctive aesthetics of Burgundy bottles while drastically cutting their weight. 

Weighing just 300 grams (compared to the European average of 450g0F 1) with a 75 cl capacity, the Bourgogne Air 300G reduces raw material use and COâ‚‚ emissions by 33%. Producing one million bottles saves 66 tonnes of COâ‚‚ (scopes 1 and 2), 279 MWh of energy, and 76 m³ of water. Depending on the glass colour, it can contain up to 86% recycled glass, further minimizing its environmental impact. 

THE « AIR » RANGE: A BREATH OF INNOVATION 

Following the success of the Bordelaise Air 300G, launched in November 2023 and now distributed in six European countries, along with the Air jars and My Air, Verallia expands its Air range with Burgundy Air 300G. The Air collection embodies Verallia’s conviction: to lighten is to transform, offering producers and consumers a new generation of packaging that combines lightness, aesthetics, and logistical efficiency. The Burgundy Air 300G will soon be available with both screw and cork finishes, and in three colours: antique green, dead leaf, and flint (clear). It will be showcased at SITEVI 2025 in Montpellier, from November 25-27.

“After the successful launch of the 300g Bordeaux bottle, we’re extremely pleased Verallia has also developed a 300g Burgundy. The look is comparable to the existing 395g, which will assist with on-shelf presence and marketability. Given the current economic pressures on the UK market, this reduced-weight 300g bottle offers a competitive advantage through product differentiation, enhancing market appeal while also contributing to lower Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) liability and a reduced carbon footprint” comments Trevor Lloyd, Director of Planning and Procurement at Greencroft Bottling. “As a sustainable business predominantly powered by renewable energy, we believe it’s essential to lead the way by offering customers innovative solutions that combine sustainability with commercial advantage.” 

MEETING MARKET EXPECTATIONS 

Amid rapid changes in the wine and spirits sector, and under new European regulations promoting circular economy and responsible innovation, the Burgundy Air 300G directly addresses key market needs: 

• Consumers who value environmental responsibility and respect for tradition. 
• Producers and distributors seeking to decarbonize their value chains.

By developing the Burgundy Air 300G, Verallia demonstrates that innovation, tradition, and responsibility can coexist in a single bottle. 

“Verallia is proud to introduce a disruptive innovation for the Burgundy market,” says Marie-Astrid Gossé, Group Marketing Director at Verallia. “This new reference combines record-breaking lightness with iconic design, underscoring our commitment to supporting the wine industry’s decarbonization. Thanks to our technical expertise and perfect control of production processes, we are proud to offer innovative solutions tailored to every need. This bottle embodies a true breakthrough — the result of over 15 years of experience in lightweighting — serving both our clients and the environmental transition.” 

AN INNOVATION ALIGNED WITH VERALLIA’S CSR STRATEGY 

The Verallia Air range is fully aligned with the Group’s Net Zero 2040 roadmap, an ambitious goal to reduce COâ‚‚ emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 90% and offset the remaining 10% by 2040, compared with 2019 levels. 

This range introduces breakthrough innovations in eco-design and represents a new generation of ultra-light glass packaging, designed to drastically reduce environmental impact while maintaining the high standards of quality and aesthetics our clients expect.

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 recognized with the Platinum Ecovadis medal, placing the Group in the Top 1% of companies assessed by Ecovadis. In September 2025, SBTi officially validates Verallia’s long-term Net Zero 2040 target according to its Net-Zero Standard. By 2040, Verallia commits to reducing its COâ‚‚ emissions from scopes 1 & 2 by 90% and offsetting the remaining 10% compared to 2019 base year. This target is aligned with the 1.5°C climate trajectory 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°, SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable.

Verallia inaugurates a new oxy-combustion furnace with HeatOx™ technology at its Campo Bom in Brazil, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and local development.

Verallia, the European leader and world's third-largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products, has inaugurated a new oxy-combustion furnace equipped with HeatOx™ technology, an innovative solution owned by Air Liquide, at its Campo Bom plant in Rio Grande do Sul. This €111 million investment marks a major milestone in Verallia’s growth strategy in Brazil, reflecting the Group’s long-term vision and commitment to sustainable innovation. 

For Patrice Lucas, CEO of Verallia Group “The commissioning of the Campo Bom furnace is a significant step in Verallia’s journey to decarbonize its production processes and accelerate innovation across our markets. This project embodies our ambition to invest in sustainable technologies, strengthen our presence in strategic regions, and once again demonstrate our ability to construct solutions aligned with the environmental ambitions of our clients.” 

STRENGTHENING LOCAL IMPACT THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND INNOVATION 

The furnace integrates state-of-the-art production systems, increasing Campo Bom’s capacity to 820 tons of glass per day and introducing three production lines. 

To support this expansion, Verallia creates 108 new jobs to date, including 21 women and 7 people with disabilities, demonstrating its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The combined Campo Bom 1 and Campo Bom 2 sites now employ 267 people. 

Over 74,000 hours of training prepare new employees to operate the furnace’s advanced systems, supported by knowledge-sharing initiatives with teams from Verallia’s Jacutinga (MG) and Porto Ferreira (SP) plants. 

“With the Campo Bom furnace, Verallia will double its installed capacity in Rio Grande do Sul, reinforcing our role as a strategic partner to the Brazilian wine industry, says Quintin Testa, Latin America General Manager of Verallia “The Campo Bom plant historically serves the national market of still wines, sparkling wines and grape juices. With the start of production of this new furnace, the plant will continue to serve these markets and expand its capacity to operate". 

The project is developed in close collaboration with local and regional authorities, further positioning Verallia as a long-term industrial partner in Rio Grande do Sul and showcasing the value of public-private cooperation for regional innovation and growth. 

“This investment by Verallia in Campo Bom results from a strong partnership with the State Government, which provided essential support through Fundopem to make this new operation possible. The company’s decision demonstrates confidence in the work we are carrying out to improve the business environment in Rio Grande do Sul and attract new investments. It is an achievement that strengthens our economy, generates jobs and income for our citizens, and positions the State as an increasingly competitive and innovation-driven region", said Governor of Rio Grande do Sul State, Eduardo Leite. 

Reducing Carbon Emissions with the HeatOx™ Technology

Developed in partnership with Air Liquide and Air Industrie Transition, the furnace uses HeatOx™ oxy-combustion technology, which preheats oxygen to 550°C and natural gas to 450°C using furnace exhaust gases. This improves thermal efficiency and reduces oxygen and fuel consumption. A high boosting system supplements the process with electrical energy, lowering fossil fuel use during the melting process. 

This innovation reduces carbon emissions by up to 20% compared to conventional furnaces. 

“This project demonstrates Verallia’s commitment to combine advanced technology, environmental performance, and local development. We are proud to contribute to the economic dynamism of Rio Grande do Sul, and to support Brazil’s wine and spirits sectors with innovative and sustainable solutions”, concludes Quintin Testa, Latin America General Manager of Verallia. 

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 recognized with the Platinum Ecovadis medal, placing the Group in the Top 1% of companies assessed by Ecovadis. In September 2025, SBTi officially validates Verallia’s long-term Net Zero 2040 target according to its Net-Zero Standard. By 2040, Verallia commits to reducing its COâ‚‚ emissions from scopes 1 & 2 by 90% and offsetting the remaining 10% compared to 2019 base year. This target is aligned with the 1.5°C climate trajectory 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°, SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable. 

In Brazil, Verallia has three factories located in the cities of Campo Bom (RS), Porto Ferreira (SP) and Jacutinga (MG) and also provides its customers with a Creation Center for the development of new products. For more information, visit www.verallia.com.br.

The Science Based Targets initiative has validated Verallia’s Net Zero 2040 trajectory in line with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard [1]. This commitment confirms the strength of the Group’s climate strategy, the result of constant investments and concrete actions to reduce its environmental impact.

The Group is committed to achieving its Net Zero target by 2040 for scopes 1&2, illustrating its pioneering role in the glass packaging sector for beverages and food products.

For Patrice Lucas, Chief Executive Officer of Verallia « The validation of our Net Zero 2040 trajectory by SBTi is a structuring milestone for Verallia. It reflects the rigor of our approach and the relevance of the investments made over the past years to deeply transform our industrial processes. By committing to 2040, we affirm our willingness to fully embrace our responsibility in the face of sustainability challenges, and to position Verallia as the reference partner for sustainable, innovative, and circular glass packaging solutions. This recognition by the SBTi also becomes a selection criterion for our customers: it aligns with a shared long-term vision, strengthening our ability to co-develop solutions that match their environmental ambitions »

A NEW AMBITION FOR 2040

The SBTi had previously validated the Group’s short-term target to reduce COâ‚‚ emissions from scopes 1 & 2 by -46.2% by 2030 compared to 2019 base year. This target is aligned with the most ambitious trajectory aiming to limit global warming to +1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels, in line with the recommendations of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) and the Paris Agreement.

This year, the SBTi officially validates Verallia’s long-term Net Zero 2040 trajectory according to its Net-Zero Standard. By 2040, Verallia commits to reducing its COâ‚‚ emissions from scopes 1 & 2 by 90% and offsetting the remaining 10% compared to 2019 base year. Verallia thus becomes the first global producer of glass packaging for food and beverages to commit to the Net Zero trajectory for 2040.

A SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY ALREADY OPERATIONAL

SBTi’s validation is part of a broader approach driven by Verallia’s purpose: Re-imagine glass for a sustainable future. For several years, the Group has been deploying structural levers to accelerate its decarbonization and reduce its environmental footprint:

• Between 2019 and 2024, scopes 1 and 2 emissions have already decreased by 24.7%.
• Our first 100% electric furnace has been producing decarbonized bottles since March 2024 in Cognac, France.
• The use of cullet (recycled glass) increased from 49% to 56.4% between 2019 and 2024.
• More than 1/3 of our plants already operate with 100% renewable electricity.
• 74% of sites have obtained ISO 50001 certification, ensuring optimized energy management.

« We are very proud of the validation by the SBTi of our Net Zero 2040 target, which places Verallia at the forefront of its industry. It is a true recognition of the work carried out by our teams and the robustness of our decarbonization plan for 2040. It demonstrates the credibility of our climate strategy and strengthens confidence in our ability to sustainably transform our industry. Our teams are fully mobilized to meet this ambitious challenge, driven by a purpose that guides each of our actions. » Wendy Kool-Foulon, CSR Director & General Counsel & Laëtitia Fabre, Chief Sustainability Officer of Verallia

FOCUS ON SBTi

The Science Based Targets initiative is a joint project of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The initiative encourages companies to set COâ‚‚ emissions reduction targets in line with scientific recommendations. SBTi verifies that their commitments are aligned with the Paris Agreement and compatible with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures, in accordance with the recommendations of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).

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 recognized with the Platinum Ecovadis medal, placing the Group in the Top 1% of companies assessed by Ecovadis. In September 2025, SBTi officially validates Verallia’s long-term Net Zero 2040 target according to its Net-Zero Standard. By 2040, Verallia commits to reducing its COâ‚‚ emissions from scopes 1 & 2 by 90% and offsetting the remaining 10% compared to 2019 base year. This target is aligned with the 1.5°C climate trajectory 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.

[1] Net Zero corresponding to 90% reduction and 10% offset in 2040 for scopes 1 and 2 and in 2050 for scope 3 compared to 2019 base year.

The Board of Directors has received today an offer from BWGI under the terms of which BWGI proposes to acquire the control of Verallia by way of a tender offer, at a price of 30 euros (dividend of 1.70 euros attached) per share, without delisting. This offer is not subject to any success threshold other than reaching the legal threshold of 50% of the share capital or voting rights. BWGI expects to file the offer to the Autorité des marchés financiers (“AMF”) in the course of the first half of April 2025, and the initial offer period to close around the end of the first semester of 2025.

Verallia takes note of this offer, which will be examined in detail by its Board of Directors in the coming weeks. Verallia intends to use this period to discuss the terms of this offer with BWGI, in the best interests of all its stakeholders.

As a reminder, in accordance with the provisions of the General Regulations of the AMF and best corporate governance practices, the Board of  Directors has set up an ad hoc committee composed exclusively of independent directors within the meaning of the AFEP-MEDEF Corporate Governance Code. The committee is chaired by Marie-José Donsion and includes Pierre Vareille and Didier Debrosse. Ledouble was appointed by the Board of Directors, upon recommendation of the ad hoc committee, as an independent expert to draft a report on the fairness of the financial terms of the offer.

The Board of Directors will meet to issue its reasoned opinion on the offer, after reviewing the independent expert’s report and the recommendations of the ad hoc committee. This reasoned opinion and the report of the independent expert will be made public as part of the response document (note d’information en réponse) of the Company, which will be filed with the AMF and announced in a press release published by the Company in due course.

Verallia France, Europe's leading producer and a subsidiary of the world's third largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products, has just produced a brand-new range of recyclable and industrially reusable glass bottles for Café de Paris. Thanks to these new eco-designed containers produced at the French production sites, Verallia France is enabling the leading French sparkling wine brand to strengthen its position in the mixology sector.

The objective of this collaboration is to develop a new eco-designed range in green and extra flint. Verallia has developed a 775-gram bottle adapted to sparkling wines, and manufactured a custom mold dedicated to the production of this reference. The green-tinted bottles incorporate more than 85% external cullet (i.e., glass from recycling) and are produced at the Verallia site in Oiry (France).

Verallia France, producer of glass packaging for food and beverage products, and the Rémy Cointreau group have made a joint commitment to using lighter bottles and more recycled glass.

The companies have a historic partnership supporting a joint commitment to the environment.

Verallia France has worked with customers who share its ambition to reduce the environmental footprint of glass, and in particular its carbon impact.

Rémy Cointreau group, which supports and promotes the concept of “sustainable exception” as one of its core values, is investing in reducing its environmental footprint and achieving “net zero” by 2050.

In recent years, the increase in the percentage of cullet used in Verallia’s furnaces has enabled Rémy Cointreau to significantly reduce the environmental impact of its spirits bottles, in particular Rémy Martin VSOP and Cointreau, which now contain more than two-thirds cullet (recycled glass).

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In the framework of the 2022-2024 strategic plan, the Group announced to build three new furnaces, one per year, to increase production capacity by around 400 kilotonnes/year by 2024.

In line with this strategy, the first furnace was commissioned at the Jacutinga plant (Brazil) at the end of 2022.

Two others – which are already under construction – will be fully operational during 2024, in Campo Bom (Brazil) and Pescia (Italy). They will be both powered by oxy- combustion, reducing CO₂ emissions by 18% compared to traditional technology.

With today’s announcement of two additional furnaces, Verallia is completing its capacity footprint to meet customer needs in the coming years. These two new furnaces will incorporate new technologies to support the Group sustainable growth.

Patrice Lucas, CEO of Verallia declared:

“We are walking the talk. As committed with our strategic plan, we are building additional capacity: Jacutinga has been launched, Campo Bom and Pescia projects are progressing as planned. With this announcement of two additional furnaces in Europe by 2026, we are pursuing our ambition to follow customers’ and market’s needs, to sustain our sustainable profitable growth“.

A pioneer in eco-design for glass packaging for over fifteen years, Verallia takes a new step forward with the launch of Balance, the premium eco-designed range from Selective Line. This innovation, aligned with our purpose of “Reimagining glass for a sustainable future” addresses growing demand for premium packaging that combines exceptional design with a reduced carbon footprint. 

Drawing on the expertise gained from the lightweight Ecova range created in 2009 and the ultralightweight Verallia Air range developed in 2023, Verallia is now applying its eco-design principles to its premium Selective Line brand. 

THREE LEVERS FOR OPTIMIZED IMPACT

 The Selective Line Balance range is built on three eco-design levers, which can be activated individually or in combination: 

• Lightweighting: premium bottles reduced by an average of 15% compared to the overall Selective Line portfolio. 
• Recycled glass: colors incorporating higher proportions of recycled glass, such as the new Craft Spirits collection in amber (up to 76% external cullet in France), or the new wine bottles in dark colors, containing over 85% cullet across all European countries where we manufacture. 
• Low-carbon production: select references are manufactured in the first 100% electric furnace in Cognac (France), reducing scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 60%, as well as in the first hybrid furnace in Zaragoza (Spain) with approximately 50% scope 1 and 2 reduction. 

A LARGE RANGE OF PREMIUM BOTTLES

With over 100 references, the Balance range combines new creations with iconic Selective Line designs. This collection will continue to expand to support Verallia’s environmental ambitions and meet the expectations of wine and spirit houses. 

“The Balance range addresses the growing demand for eco-designed luxury; It showcases Selective Line’s creative expertise and Verallia’s ability to deliver premium packaging with a controlled impact, in line with our environmental commitments” explains Elena Andia, Marketing Director of Selective Line. 

With Verallia Ecova, Verallia Air, and now Selective Line Balance, Verallia offers a comprehensive portfolio of eco-designed packaging solutions, tailored to every brand universe and market positioning. 

About Selective Line

Selective Line is Verallia’s premium brand dedicated to creating exceptional glass packaging for prestigious wines, sparkling wines, and spirits. Combining cutting-edge design, technical expertise, and sustainable innovation, Selective Line offers bespoke and catalog solutions that empower customers to create iconic brand experiences. Through advanced decoration techniques and eco-design strategies, Selective Line helps brands express their identity with elegance and responsibility. 

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 recognized with the Platinum Ecovadis medal, placing the Group in the Top 1% of companies assessed. In September 2025, SBTi officially validates Verallia’s long-term Net Zero 2040 target according to its Net-Zero Standard. Verallia commits to reducing its CO₂ emissions from scopes 1 and 2 by 90% by 2040 compared to 2019, and offsetting the remaining 10%. Likewise, by 2050, Verallia aims to reduce scope 3 emissions by 90%, with compensation for the remaining 10%. This Net Zero target is aligned with the 1.5°C climate trajectory 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°, SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small and CAC All-Tradable.

Verallia USA offers an unmatched portfolio of both specialty and premium lightweight bottles from 187ml to 3L bottles. Verallia USA also offers maximum flexibility with sparkling glass having access year-round. We can support you in this ever changing and uncertain market. Verallia is one of the leaders in sustainability with revised targets of Net Zero by 2040. Verallia USA has an unmatched portfolio of lightweight 750ml glass down to as light as 300g. We look forward to speaking with you to provide solutions in this complicated market. 

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As the European leader and the world’s third largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products, Verallia wants to redefine the way glass is manufactured, reused and recycled, to make it the most sustainable packaging material in the world. With 35 glass plants, 6 decor plants and 19 cullet (glassware) processing centers in 12 countries, they manufacture 16 billion glass bottles and jars each year to supply 10,000 companies, from local family producers to major international brands. Our global network helps them provide their North American customers with customizable, eco-friendly and high-quality glass solutions. From the East Coast to the West Coast of the USA and Canada our team will support you in all your beverages glass packaging projects. With nearly 200 years of experience in glass manufacturing, we offer to North America market a unique approach based on sustainability, innovation, customer experience and high-quality products. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Continued volume growth in Q3 in a context of declining consumption: revenue was €846 million (-2.8% compared to Q3 2024) due to lower prices and a deterioration in mix. Adjusted EBITDA[1] reached €181 million or a 21.3% margin, compared to €210 million and a 24.1% margin in Q3 2024
• Profitability down over 9 months: adjusted EBITDA stood at €531 million in 9M 2025, with a 20.7% margin compared to 24.3% in 9M 2024 as slower glass demand in August and September derailed the strong Q2 momentum
• Solid free cash flow generation in Q3, continuing the improvement already noted in H1. Net debt ratio was stable compared to June 30 at 2.6x last 12-month adjusted EBITDA
• Strengthened shareholding structure following BWGI’s tender offer, enabling the Group to continue deploying its long-term strategy
• Verallia’s Net Zero 2040 trajectory validated by the SBTi, making it the first global producer of food and beverage glass packaging to commit to this trajectory for 2040
• 2025 outlook revised down, with adjusted EBITDA now expected around €700 million (previously around €800 million) and free cash flow around €150 million (previously more than €200 million)

Patrice Lucas, Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “Verallia delivered continued organic volume growth in the third quarter. Volumes however fell short of our expectations following a sharp drop in consumption in August and September. Profitability declined after rebounding in Q2, with a still adverse mix. We remain focused on cost control and cash generation which continued to improve in Q3. Nevertheless, given the delay in market conditions recovery, we are revising our 2025 outlook while remaining confident in Verallia’s strong fundamentals.”

[1] Adjusted EBITDA is calculated based on operating profit adjusted for depreciation, amortisation and impairment, restructuring costs, acquisition and M&A costs, hyperinflationary effects, management share ownership plans, disposal related effects and subsidiary contingencies, site closure costs, and other items.

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The 2026 edition of Verallia’s Trend Book developed in collaboration with Carlin Creative, highlights deep and lasting transformations in consumer behaviors across the food and beverage sectors. Consumers increasingly seek authenticity, functional benefits, and formats that foster togetherness. These shifts are prompting brands to view packaging not merely as a container, but as a strategic asset at the heart of their relationship with consumers. 

Profound and lasting market shifts

The food and beverage industry is undergoing structural change. This particularly evident in wine and spirits, where moderation has emerged as a defining global trend. At the same time, new categories are gaining traction, most notably no-and low-alcohol beverages, which are expected to grow by 7% annually between 2023 and 2026 (IWSR, 2025).

This reflects a broader cultural shift: moderation is no longer a marginal trend or limited to younger demographics, but a mainstream behavior across generations.

Consumers are also prioritizing wellness, naturalness, and meaningful experiences. Social connection is regaining importance, often expressed through shareable formats and offline moments. Today, 58% of consumers favor food and drinks with proven health benefits, while 42% identify and offline physical activity as the highlight of their week (Accenture, 2025).

Together, these dynamics illustrate a structural trend: a renewed emphasis on quality and on the value of shared moments. These brands best positioned to succeed will bet hose able to align with consumer aspirations, addressing health and wellbeing, fostering conviviality, and contributing to a circular economy.

Three consumer archetypes, four structural dynamics

Verallia’s analysis identifies three major consumer archetypes:

• The Taste Heirs: discerning nostalgics who value reinvented classics and a renewed sense of tradition.
• The Players: primarily Gen Z and younger millennials, drawn to fund and shared experiences.
• The We & Me: consumers seeking to reconcile pleasure with health and environmental responsibility.

From these archetypes emerge four key consumption dynamics:

• Togetherness beyond screens: conviviality becomes central again, with shareable formats and intergenerational experiences.
• The rise of functional and plant based: superfoods, herbal infusions, and local sourcing reshape recipes and packaging.
• Inclusive nostalgic elegance: chic vintage styles, updated with a contemporary edge, resonate across generations.
• Creativity as a haven: personalization, artistic collaborations, and collectible packaging strengthen uniqueness and desirability.

Elena Andia, Marketing Director of Selective Line at Verallia, commented: « The beverage sector is undergoing a profound transformation – marked by a return to simplicity and sharing, as well as a renewed appetite for exception and aesthetics. Consumers are seeking pleasure, meaning, and differentiation. For bands, packaging has become a key vector of storytelling and identity. At Verallia, our role is to anticipate these signals and translate them into creative and sustainable solutions – brought to life through glass, a material both timeless and forward-looking. »

From trends to industrial design: new packaging concepts unveiled

The 2026 Trend Book also presents new bottle and jar concepts ready for development. Shareable formats, totem-shaped silhouettes, bottles for functional beverages, and premium jars for sauces and condiments- all embody the trends identified and reinforce Verallia’s position as a trusted partner in anticipating tomorrow’s consumer needs.

The complete 2026 Trend Book is available upon request from the press office.

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Following the initial period of the public tender offer for Verallia’s shares (the “Offer”), BWGI will hold 84,937,142 Verallia shares, representing 70.31% of its share capital and 62.81% of its voting rights.

The initial period of the Offer initiated by BWGI, acting through Kaon V[1], on the Verallia shares that it does not already own, closed successfully on July 25, 2025. 50,097,577 Verallia’s shares were tendered to the Offer during its initial period, representing 41.47% of Verallia’s share capital and 34.88% of its voting rights, allowing BWGI to hold 70.31% of Verallia’s share capital and 62.81% of its voting rights from the settlement-delivery of the initial Offer.

BWGI, which therefore becomes the controlling shareholder of Verallia, intends to support Verallia in creating long-term value by executing its strategic plan, which places innovation and the energy transition at the heart of its project.

The notice of results (avis de résultat) published by the French financial markets authority (“AMF”) is available on its website (www.amf-france.org).

The settlement-delivery of the initial Offer will take place on August 1^st, 2025.

Reopening of the Offer

In accordance with the provisions the AMF’s General Regulation, the Offer will be reopened for 10 trading days, under the same financial terms as those set out in Kaon V’s offer document approved by the AMF’s under number no. 25-196 on June 5, 2025 (i.e. an Offer price of €28.30 per Verallia share), in order to enable shareholders who have not tendered their shares to the initial Offer to do so during the reopened Offer if they wish to.

The AMF will publish a notice related to the timetable of the reopened Offer, which will be available on its website (www.amf-france.org).

The tender procedure and the centralization of the reopened Offer will be identical to those applicable to the initial Offer, it being specified, however, that tender orders to the reopened Offer will be irrevocable.

The documentation relating to the Offer, including the “other information” documents relating to the legal, financial and accounting characteristics of Kaon V and Verallia, is available on both Verallia’s (www.verallia.com) and the AMF’s (www.amf-france.org) websites.

D.F. King Ltd is acting as information agent for Verallia’s institutional shareholders (contact: Mr. David Chase Lopes, Managing Director, EMEA, david.chaselopes@dfkingltd.co.uk).

A guide for investors in the form of “questions and answers” is available on Verallia’s website (www.verallia.com) to address questions that may be raised by shareholders

[1] BWGI is acting as the investment manager of Kaon V, a sub-fund of Kaon Investment Fund ICAV and direct shareholder of Verallia.

"I am very happy to share a significant achievement for Verallia Brasil: the lighting of a new furnace at our Campo Bom (RS) unit. With a new advanced oxy-combustion technology, the new furnace will operate with an 18% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to a traditional furnace. This milestone was only possible thanks to the effort and dedication of many," says Quintin Testa Managing Director of Verallia Latin America.

"To each member of the team, to our partners, suppliers, Verallia's corporate team and the authorities involved for their commitment and collaboration throughout this project: Thank you very much!"

A world first in the food glass packaging industry and a major step towards decarbonizing the sector

Verallia, the European leader and third-largest glass packaging producer in the world, today inaugurated the first 100% electric furnace at its Cognac plant. This technological innovation, which reduces CO2 emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace, is part of the Group’s ambitious decarbonization strategy and marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable future for the glass industry.

In the face of the climate emergency, Verallia has been committed for several years to decarbonizing its activities. Through a clear and robust CSR roadmap, the Group aims to reduce its emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 46% by 2030 compared to 2019.

As part of this strategy, the Group announced in 2021 the construction of its first 100% electric glass furnace with an investment of €57 million, marking a major milestone towards more sustainable production.

A world first dedicated to the decarbonization of the glass industry

The result of a strategic partnership with Fives, an international industrial engineering group of French origin, this furnace represents a breakthrough in the production of flint and extra-flint glass. With a daily capacity of 180 tons, equivalent to 300,000 bottles, it reduces CO2 emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace.

This innovation is aligned with the Group’s goals of drastically reducing its carbon emissions through an ambitious investment policy aimed at transforming the technologies, resources, and industrial equipment used at its sites.

Patrice Lucas, CEO of the Verallia Group, expressed delight with the completion of this project: “This 100% electric furnace is at the intersection of our sustainability, innovation, and development challenges. It is a strong symbol for Verallia, fully illustrating our CSR roadmap and our ambitious investment plan to optimize energy consumption at our sites and develop low-carbon furnaces. It is also a major step forward for the food glass packaging industry, and we are very proud to be pioneers in this area.”

A showcase of French excellence serving our clients

Thanks to the availability of decarbonized energy near the Cognac site and the support of ADEME as part of the ‘France 2030’ plan, the Group’s first 100% electric glass furnace was inaugurated in Cognac, placing Verallia at the forefront of the global glass industry in terms of decarbonization.

This new electric furnace in Cognac will produce flint glass bottles, particularly for flagship Cognac brands. It will contribute to the international reputation of French know-how and lifestyle, enhancing the competitiveness of a centuries-old industry rooted in the Charente region.

Pierre-Henri Desportes, General Manager of Verallia France, added: “Our new electric furnace in Cognac perfectly illustrates our commitment to our clients and our region. It enables us to concretely support our partners, especially the major Cognac houses, in reducing their carbon footprint. It is also a demonstration of our ability to eco-design sustainable packaging while maintaining premium quality. This significant investment strengthens our local presence and confirms our role as a responsible economic player in the region.”

Verallia USA will attend UNIFIED, January 29-30th

📣 Verallia USA will be exhibiting at the upcoming UNIFIED Wine & Grapes Symposium, January 29-30th in Sacramento ðŸ¥³

As one of the leading glass packaging manufacturers, we can't wait to showcase our latest innovations and premium glass packaging solutions. Our team is ready to impress you with our range of lightweight, eco-designed, and ultra-premium bottles.

Make sure to stop our booth #1205 at Unified to connect with our experts and explore our extensive collection of glass packaging solutions crafted to meet your unique needs. We can't wait to discuss how we can partner with you to make your brand shine!

📍  SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA

📅 January 29-30th, 2025

🔎 Booth #1205

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and exclusive offers as we prepare to make a splash at Unified! 🌟

Verallia inaugurates its first 100% electric furnace: a world first in the food glass packaging industry and a major step towards decarbonizing the sector

Verallia, the European leader and third-largest glass packaging producer in the world, today inaugurated the first 100% electric furnace at its Cognac plant. This technological innovation, which reduces CO₂ emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace, is part of the Group’s ambitious decarbonization strategy and marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable future for the glass industry.

Verallia, the European leader and third-largest glass packaging producer in the world, today inaugurated the first 100% electric furnace at its Cognac plant. This technological innovation, which reduces CO₂ emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace, is part of the Group’s ambitious decarbonization strategy and marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable future for the glass industry.