Graphic Packaging and Combined Technologies Inc. Help Nutraceutical Brands Stand Out On-Shelf with Boardio™ Paperboard Packaging

(NYSE:GPK) Graphic Packaging Holding Company has announced that its Boardio™ paperboard canister is now available to North American nutraceutical brands through Combined Technologies, Inc. (CTI), a co-packing partner based in Indiana. CTI, with 26 years of packaging experience, operates a contract packaging plant in Bristol, Indiana, and specializes in primary and secondary packaging for nutraceutical and over-the-counter products such as gummies, vitamins, tablets, capsules, softgels, and powders. The partnership aims to provide an alternative to conventional rigid plastic bottles and tubs, offering a solution made primarily from paperboard with customizable barrier options to protect against oxygen and moisture. Boardio packaging is available in a range of sizes and barrier levels, including high-barrier options for enhanced protection. The Boardio format supports high-quality, 360-degree print for strong visual branding, eliminating the need for separate labels and providing more space for product information and brand promotion. Many customer projects have demonstrated cost savings when compared to traditional plastic tubs or bottles. Boardio can reduce plastic use by more than 90% versus rigid plastic cans, depending on the final packaging configuration. The structure of Boardio is designed for easy handling, stacking, opening, and reclosing, with barrier options that help protect product quality for dry and sensitive applications. The solution is intended to support operational efficiency and shelf differentiation for brands, while also aligning with retailer sustainability goals. The partnership with CTI allows brands to access Boardio without the need for capital outlay for equipment. Jerry Thompson, President and Owner of CTI, stated that offering Boardio enables customers to access an alternative to rigid plastic that delivers shelf appeal, product protection, operational efficiency, and economic benefits. Carlos Carrillo, Vice President, Global Innovation at Graphic Packaging International, emphasized that Boardio is designed to be more circular, functional, and convenient, and that working with co-packing partners like CTI makes it easier for brands to bring this innovation to market. The Boardio solution is positioned as a practical, scalable, and sustainable packaging option for the health and wellness sector across North America.

Graphic Packaging Enters Uncoated Recycled Paperboard Market with Launch of PaceSetter Ridgeline™

(NYSE: GPK) Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced the launch of PaceSetter Ridgeline TM, marking the company's entry into the uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) market. PaceSetter Ridgeline is made from 100% recycled fiber, with at least 45% post-consumer recycled content. The product is available in 12- to 30-point calipers and is produced at Graphic Packaging's state-of-the-art Waco, Texas, paperboard mill. The Waco facility enables seamless transitions between coated and uncoated recycled paperboard. Robbert Rietbroek, president and chief executive officer at Graphic Packaging, stated that PaceSetter Ridgeline extends the recycled paperboard platform to new markets and customers, further diversifying the company's portfolio to include industrial applications. The company is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of consumer packaging. Graphic Packaging operates a global network of design and manufacturing facilities serving many of the world's leading brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household and other consumer products.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Elects Larry M. Venturelli Chairman of the Board of Directors

(NYSE:GPK) Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced that its Board of Directors has elected Larry M. Venturelli as Chairman of the Board, effective today, following the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Venturelli succeeds Philip R. Martens, who is retiring from the Board after serving as a director since November 2013 and as Chairman since May 2016. Mr. Venturelli has been a member of the Company's Board since 2016 and has served on its Nominating and Corporate Governance, Audit, and Compensation and Management Development Committees. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Whirlpool Corporation and held various executive roles at Whirlpool prior to his retirement. Graphic Packaging designs and produces consumer packaging made primarily from renewable or recycled materials. The Company is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of consumer packaging. Graphic Packaging operates a global network of design and manufacturing facilities serving the world's most widely recognized brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, and other consumer products.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Declares Quarterly Dividend

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2026, with payment scheduled for July 7, 2026. The company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in designing and producing consumer packaging primarily from renewable or recycled materials. Graphic Packaging operates a global network of design and manufacturing facilities serving major brands in various consumer sectors. The company emphasizes its commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of consumer packaging. This announcement provides investors with information on the upcoming dividend and highlights the company's ongoing sustainability initiatives. No additional forward-looking financial guidance or operational updates were provided in this announcement.

Attention Long-Term Shareholders of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK); Hercules Capital Inc. (NYSE: HTGC); MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB); and New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAI): Grabar Law Office is Investigating Claims on Your Behalf

Grabar Law Office is investigating shareholder claims against Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), Hercules Capital Inc. (NYSE: HTGC), MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB), and New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAI) regarding alleged breaches of fiduciary duty and securities fraud. Federal class action complaints allege false and misleading statements, misrepresented financials, and improper business practices by these companies and their executives. Notably, MongoDB's securities class action has survived a motion to dismiss, and New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. stock fell approximately 6.9% on December 12, 2025, and an additional 41% to $2.69 per share on December 29, 2025, following negative reports and a lawsuit by the New Mexico Attorney General. Investors who purchased shares during specified periods may be eligible to seek corporate reforms, return of funds, and incentive awards at no cost.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company signs 250-megawatt solar agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to advance renewable energy in Texas

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) announced a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with NextEra Energy Resources, LLC to build a 250-megawatt solar energy plant in West Texas. This agreement follows the company's support of three solar plants in Spain, which are expected to cover 70% of its energy demand in Europe. The new Selenite Springs Energy Center is expected to begin commercial operation at the end of 2027 and will provide renewable energy attribute certificates covering approximately 43% of Graphic Packaging's 2025 electricity usage in the U.S. and Canada. The project is a key part of the company's strategy to reduce global Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2032 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The initiative is expected to increase the company's total global purchased renewable electricity to approximately 49% and reduce global Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by about 20% from the 2021 baseline.