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Creates a Global Leader in Metal Food and Aerosol Can Manufacturing

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 29, 2024.

HARTSVLLE, S.C., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”)(NYSE: SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, will announce third quarter 2024 results on Thursday, October 31, 2024 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has declared a $0.52 per share quarterly common stock dividend. This dividend will be paid on December 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 8, 2024.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced that it has priced an offering (the “Offering”) of senior unsecured notes in a combined aggregate principal amount of $1.8 billion (collectively, the “Notes”).   The Notes will be issued in three tranches:

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced that it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives for the Company’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (“TFP”) business, a part of the Company’s Consumer Packaging segment. Exploring alternatives for the TFP business is expected to accelerate Sonoco’s portfolio simplification strategy, improve pro forma leverage and further increase shareholder value.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

HARTSVLLE, S.C., July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”)(NYSE: SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, will announce second quarter 2024 results on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has declared a $0.52 per share quarterly common stock dividend. This dividend will be paid on September 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 9, 2024.

Advances Sonoco’s Shareholder Value Creation Strategy Through Disciplined and High Return Capital Investment

HARTSVILLE, S.C., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today announced it will raise the price for all converted paperboard products by a minimum of 6 percent, effective with shipments in the United States and Canada, on or after July 10th, 2024. This includes tubes, cores, cones and protective packaging.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today announced it is implementing a $70 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments beginning July 10, 2024. This price action is necessary to offset increased input costs.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco”) (NYSE: SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today announced the grand opening of a new multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art center at 2850 Charter Street in Columbus, Ohio. The 11,000 square foot facility includes modern laboratories, prototyping equipment, training rooms, and collaboration spaces. The opening of the Sonoco Metal Packaging Technical & Engineering Center demonstrates the company’s commitment to expand leadership in sustainable metal packaging and creates a centralized location to support our customers with design support, advanced technical services, process development, engineering, and training.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today announced the upcoming retirement of tenured executive, Jeff Tomaszewski, President, Diversified Businesses, effective June 30, 2024.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, is pleased to announce that Sonoco Flexible Packaging has received ISCC PLUS certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System within their EnviroFlex™ Recycled Content portfolio. This certification brings third party validation of resin sourcing practices at Sonoco’s Morristown, Tennessee facility. With this certification, Sonoco continues to build credibility as the market leader in high performing laminations containing recycled materials.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”)(NYSE: SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, will announce first quarter 2024 results on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, today released its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report which highlights progress made in support of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today increased its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.52 per share from the previous quarterly distribution of $0.51 per share. This new dividend will be paid on June 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 10, 2024.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, and ENGIE North America (“ENGIE") today announced that they have entered into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (“VPPA”) for production from ENGIE’s Big Sampson Wind Project (“Big Sampson”), a wind power project currently under construction in Crockett County, Texas.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today announced it is implementing a €60 per ton, £50 for UK market, price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) sold in Europe effective for deliveries after 15th April 2024.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today hosts its 2024 Investor Day in New York City. During this event, Sonoco will provide updates and progress on its focused growth strategy and discuss next era goals to achieve long term financial targets.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has declared a $0.51 per share quarterly common stock dividend. This dividend will be paid on March 8, 2024, to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2024.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, today announced that it will permanently close its uncoated paperboard (URB) mill operations in Sumner, Washington effective immediately.  The mill has been in operation since 1915 and owned by Sonoco since 1980.  It has a capacity of 40,000 tons per year.