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Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) announced Monday the resignation of Stephen R. Scherger as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. According to a statement in a press release based on a recent SEC filing, Scherger’s resignation will take effect November 7, 2025. The company stated that Scherger will remain in his role through the completion of third quarter reporting to support a smooth transition.
Effective November 7, 2025, Charles D. Lischer will be appointed Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer. Lischer, age 56, has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Graphic Packaging since November 2019. Before joining the company, Lischer was Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Teradata Corporation from March 2015 to September 2019, and held various finance and accounting positions at The Coca-Cola Company and its affiliates between June 2005 and February 2015. He will be taking over financial oversight of a company that maintains a P/E ratio of 10.32 and operates with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.82.
The company reported that Lischer does not have any relationships or transactions requiring disclosure under SEC regulations.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NYSE:GPK. The information in this article is based on a statement in a press release and a recent SEC filing.
In other recent news, Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42, which aligned with market expectations. The company exceeded revenue forecasts, posting $2.2 billion compared to the anticipated $2.15 billion, marking a 2.33% surprise. Additionally, Graphic Packaging declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on October 5, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2025. Meanwhile, RBC Capital downgraded Graphic Packaging from Outperform to Sector Perform, adjusting the price target from $25.00 to $21.00. This decision was influenced by concerns over inflation, sluggish consumer packaged goods volumes, and an oversupply of bleached paperboard. These factors could potentially hinder the company’s ability to raise prices effectively. Investors are encouraged to consider these recent developments when evaluating Graphic Packaging’s performance and future prospects.
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