Ranpak Holdings Corp.

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The information in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes set forth in Part II, Item 8, as well as the discussion included in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of this Report. For a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, please refer to Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. All amounts and percentages are approximate due to rounding.

Current wording

The information in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes set forth in Part II, Item 8, as well as the discussion included in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of this Report. All amounts and percentages are approximate due to rounding.

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Paper Costs. Paper is a key component of our cost of goods sold and paper costs can fluctuate significantly between periods. We purchase both 100% virgin and 100% recycled paper, as well as blends, from various suppliers for conversion into the paper consumables we sell. The cost of paper supplies is our largest input cost, and we historically have negotiated supply and pricing arrangements with most of our paper suppliers annually, with a view towards mitigating fluctuations in paper cost. Nevertheless, as paper is a commodity, its price on the open market, and in turn the prices we negotiate with suppliers at a given point in time, can fluctuate significantly, and is affected by several factors outside of our control, including inflationary pressures, supply and demand and the cost of other commodities that are used in the manufacture of paper, including wood, energy, and chemicals. The market for our solutions is competitive and it may be difficult to pass on increases in paper prices to our customers immediately, or at all, which has in the past, and could in the future, adversely affect our operating results. Although we look to pass increased market costs on to our customers to mitigate the impact of these costs, we are unable to predict our ability to pass these costs on to our customers and how much of these increases we will be able to pass on to our customers. As such, we expect some continued pressure on our gross margin in the medium term relative to our historical margin profile.

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Paper and Other Costs. Paper is a key component of our cost of product sales and paper costs can fluctuate significantly between periods. We purchase both 100% virgin and 100% recycled paper, as well as blends, from various suppliers for conversion into the paper consumables we sell. The cost of paper supplies is our largest input cost, and we historically have negotiated supply and pricing arrangements with most of our paper suppliers annually, with a view towards mitigating fluctuations in paper cost. Nevertheless, as paper is a commodity, its price on the open market, and in turn the prices we negotiate with suppliers at a given point in time, can fluctuate significantly, and is affected by several factors outside of our control, including inflationary pressures, supply and demand and the cost of other commodities that are used in the manufacture of paper, including wood, energy, and chemicals. For example, energy prices in Europe have experienced recent increased volatility, and such volatility has, in the past, increased the cost of paper. The market for our solutions is competitive and it may be difficult to pass on increases in paper and other commodity prices to our customers immediately, or at all, which has in the past, and could in the future, adversely affect our operating results. Although we look to pass increased market costs on to our customers to mitigate the impact of these costs, we are unable to predict our ability to pass these costs on to our customers and how much of these increases we will be able to pass on to our customers. As such, we expect some continued pressure on our gross margin in the medium term relative to our historical margin profile.

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In addition, we are subject to currency translation exposure because the operations of our subsidiaries are measured in their functional currency which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary operates. Any currency balances that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the subsidiary are re-measured into the functional currency, with the resulting gain or loss recorded in the foreign currency (gains) losses line-item in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. In turn, subsidiary income statement balances that are denominated in currencies other than USD are translated into USD, our reporting currency, in consolidation using the average exchange rate in effect during each fiscal month during the period, with any related gain or loss recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments in other comprehensive income (loss). The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries that use functional currencies other than the USD are translated into USD in consolidation using period end exchange rates, with the effects of foreign currency translation adjustments included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Current wording

In addition, we are subject to currency translation exposure because the operations of our subsidiaries are measured in their functional currency which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary operates. Any currency balances that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the subsidiary are re-measured into the functional currency, with the resulting gain or loss recorded in the foreign currency (gains) losses line-item in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). In turn, subsidiary income statement balances that are denominated in currencies other than USD are translated into USD, our reporting currency, in consolidation using the average exchange rate in effect during each fiscal month during the period, with any related gain or loss recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments in other comprehensive income (loss). The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries that use functional currencies other than the USD are translated into USD in consolidation using period end exchange rates, with the effects of foreign currency translation adjustments included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

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We hedge some of our exposure to foreign currency translation with a cross-currency swap. Refer to Note 12 — Derivative Instruments to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Report for additional information. Significant currency fluctuations could impact the comparability of our results between periods, while such fluctuations coupled with material mismatches in net revenue and expenses could also adversely impact our cash flows. See “Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

Current wording

We hedge some of our exposure to foreign currency translation with a cross-currency swap. Refer to Note 12 — Derivative Instruments to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Report for additional information. Significant currency fluctuations could impact the comparability of our results between periods, while such fluctuations coupled with material mismatches in net revenue and expenses could also adversely impact our cash flows. See “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

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Inflationary Pressures and Other Costs. We have continued to experience inflationary pressures in 2023, which have adversely impacted some of our end-users, particularly e-commerce customers, that are particularly sensitive to reductions in business and consumer spending by their respective customers, and which in turn have impacted our net revenue. In 2022, inflationary pressures increased the costs of paper as well as shipping and logistics, among other costs, and the conflict in Ukraine caused certain headwinds including increased energy costs. Higher costs due to inflation and the conflict in Ukraine were partially offset by price increases, which mitigated the impact on our operating results. Our ability to predict or further offset inflationary cost increases in the future or during economic downturns or recessions may be limited or impacted by heightened competition for net revenue, an unwillingness by our customers to accept price increases or pressure to reduce selling prices if end-users reduce their volume of purchases. Inflationary pressures and associated increases in interest rates and borrowing costs may also impact the ability of some of our end-users or suppliers to obtain funds for operations and capital expenditures, which could negatively impact our ability to obtain necessary supplies as well as the sales of materials and equipment to affected end-users. This could also result in reduced or delayed collections of outstanding accounts receivable from end-users, which could impact our cash flows. As a result, to the extent inflationary pressures continue, we expect additional pressure on our net revenue and gross margin. We will continue to evaluate the impact of inflationary pressures on our profitability and cash flows.

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Inflationary Pressures and Other Costs. We have continued to experience inflationary pressures in 2024, which have adversely impacted some of our end-users, such as automotive companies; distributors; electronic manufacturers; machinery manufacturers; e-commerce and mail-order fulfillment firms; and other end-users that are particularly sensitive to reductions in business and consumer spending by their respective customers, and which in turn have impacted our net revenue. Higher costs due to inflation were partially offset by price increases, which mitigated the impact on our operating results. However, our ability to predict or further offset inflationary cost increases in the future or during economic downturns or recessions may be limited or impacted by heightened competition for net revenue, an unwillingness by our customers to accept price increases or pressure to reduce selling prices if end-users reduce their volume of purchases. Inflationary pressures and associated increases in interest rates and borrowing costs may also impact the ability of some of our end-users or suppliers to obtain funds for operations and capital expenditures, which could negatively impact our ability to obtain necessary supplies as well as the sales of materials and equipment to affected end-users. This could also result in reduced or delayed collections of outstanding accounts receivable from end-users, which could impact our cash flows. As a result, to the extent inflationary pressures continue, we expect additional pressure on our net revenue and gross margin. We will continue to evaluate the impact of inflationary pressures on our profitability and cash flows as well as our end-users.

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Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have, however, also presented below Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) and adjusted EBITDA (“AEBITDA”), which are non-GAAP financial measures. We have included EBITDA and AEBITDA because they are key measures used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating EBITDA and AEBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our primary business operations. Adjusting AEBITDA for comparability for constant currency also assists in this comparison as it allows a better insight into the performance of our businesses that operate in currencies other than our reporting currency. Before consolidation, our Europe/Asia financial data is derived in Euros. To calculate the adjustment that we apply to present AEBITDA on a constant currency basis, we multiply this Euro-derived data by 1.15 to reflect an exchange rate of 1 Euro to 1.15 USD, which we believe is a reasonable exchange rate to use to give a stable depiction of the business without currency fluctuations between periods, to calculate Europe/Asia data in constant currency USD. An exchange rate of 1.15 approximates the average exchange rate of the Euro to USD over the past five years. We also present non-GAAP constant currency net revenue and derive it in the same manner. We believe that EBITDA and AEBITDA provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating the Company’s operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

Current wording

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We also present Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) and adjusted EBITDA (“AEBITDA”), which are non-GAAP financial measures, because they are key measures used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating EBITDA and AEBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our primary business operations. We believe that EBITDA and AEBITDA provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

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EBITDA. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate as net income (loss), adjusted to exclude: benefit from (provision for) income taxes; interest expense; and depreciation and amortization.

Current wording

EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate as net loss, adjusted to exclude: benefit from (provision for) income taxes; interest expense; and depreciation and amortization.

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AEBITDA. AEBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we present on a constant currency basis and calculate as net income (loss), adjusted to exclude: benefit from (provision for) income taxes; interest expense; depreciation and amortization; stock-based compensation expense; and, in certain periods, certain other income and expense items; as further adjusted to reflect the performance of the business on a constant currency basis.

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AEBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate as net loss, adjusted to exclude: benefit from (provision for) income taxes; interest expense; depreciation and amortization; stock-based compensation expense; foreign currency (gain) loss; amortization of cloud-based software implementation costs; and, in certain periods, other income and expense items.

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However, EBITDA and AEBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. In particular, EBITDA and AEBITDA should not be viewed as substitutes for, or superior to, net income (loss) prepared in accordance with GAAP as a measure of profitability or liquidity. Some of these limitations are:

Current wording

Non-GAAP measures, such as EBITDA, AEBITDA, and constant currency change, have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. In particular, non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as substitutes for, or superior to, net loss prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a measure of profitability or liquidity. Some of these limitations are:

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AEBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of stock-based compensation;

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•AEBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of stock-based compensation, and in certain periods, other income and expense items, such as restructuring and integration costs;

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other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate EBITDA and AEBITDA differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures.

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•other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate EBITDA, AEBITDA, and constant currency change differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures.

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The following tables set forth our results of operations for 2023 and 2022, presented in millions of dollars.

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The following tables set forth our consolidated results of operations for 2024 and 2023, presented in millions of dollars.

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In addition, in our discussion below, we include certain other unaudited, non-GAAP constant currency data for 2023 and 2022. This data is based on our historical financial statements included elsewhere in this Report, adjusted (where applicable) to reflect a constant currency presentation between periods for the convenience of readers. We reconcile this data to our GAAP data for the same period under “Presentation and Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” for 2023 and 2022.

Current wording

In addition, in our discussion below, we include certain other unaudited, non-GAAP data and Constant Currency (Non-GAAP) % Change data for 2024 and 2023. This data is based on our historical financial statements included elsewhere in this Report. Refer to “Non-GAAP Measures” and “Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” for additional information and a reconciliation of EBITDA and AEBITDA to our net loss under U.S. GAAP.

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The following table and the discussion that follows compares our net revenue by geographic region and by product line for 2023 and 2022 on a GAAP basis and on a non-GAAP constant currency basis as described above and in the discussion below. See also “Presentation and Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” for further details:

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The following table and the discussion that follows compares our net revenue by product line for 2024 and 2023 on a U.S. GAAP basis and also presents the Constant Currency (Non-GAAP) % Change. See also “Non-GAAP Measures” for further details:

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Net revenue for 2023 was $336.3 million compared to net revenue of $326.5 million in 2022, an increase of $9.8 million or 3.0%. Net revenue was positively impacted by increases in cushioning, void-fill, and other revenue, partially offset by decreases in wrapping. Revenue continued to improve year over year on a consolidated basis driven by increased placement of packaging systems with end users, partially offset by the current consumer spend preferring experience over discretionary goods and the impact of inflationary and interest rate pressures on consumer and corporate spend. Cushioning increased $5.5 million, or 3.9%, to $145.8 million from $140.3 million. Void-fill increased $3.3 million, or 2.5%, to $133.9 million from $130.6 million. Wrapping decreased $4.5 million, or 11.1%, to $36.0 million from $40.5 million. Other sales, which includes automated box sizing equipment and non-paper revenue from packaging systems installed in the field, such as systems accessories, increased $5.5 million, or 36.4%, to $20.6 million from $15.1 million, for 2023 compared to 2022.

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Net revenue for 2023 was $336.3 million compared to net revenue of $326.5 million in 2022, an increase of $9.8 million or 3.0%. Net revenue was positively impacted by increases in cushioning, void-fill, and other revenue, partially offset by decreases in wrapping. Revenue continued to improve year over year on a consolidated basis driven by increased placement of packaging systems with end users, partially offset by the current consumer spend preferring experience over discretionary goods and the impact of inflationary and interest rate pressures on consumer and corporate spend. Cushioning increased $5.5 million, or 3.9% (1.8% at constant currency), to $145.8 million from $140.3 million. Void-fill increased $3.3 million, or 2.5% (1.5% at constant currency), to $133.9 million from $130.6 million. Wrapping decreased $4.5 million, or 11.1% (11.9% at constant currency), to $36.0 million from $40.5 million. Other net revenue, which includes sales of automated box sizing equipment and non-paper revenue from packaging systems installed in the field, such as systems accessories, increased $5.5 million, or 36.4% (33.8% at constant currency), to $20.6 million from $15.1 million, for 2023 compared to 2022.

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The increase in net revenue is quantified by an increase in the volume of our paper consumable products of approximately 1.9% and a 1.3% increase in the sales of automated box sizing equipment, partially offset by a 1.7% decrease in the price or mix of our paper consumable products. Net revenue was also positively impacted by currency tailwinds. Constant currency net revenue was $349.0 million for 2023, a $4.9 million, or 1.4%, increase from constant currency net revenue of $344.1 million for 2022. On a constant currency basis, cushioning increased $2.8 million, or 1.9%, to $152.0 million from $149.2 million. Void-fill increased $1.7 million, or 1.2%, to $138.3 million from $136.6 million. Wrapping decreased $4.7 million, or 11.2%, to $37.1 million from $41.8 million. Other sales increased $5.1 million, or 30.9%, to $21.6 million from $16.5 million, for 2023 compared to 2022.

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The increase in net revenue is quantified by an increase in the volume of our paper consumable products of approximately 1.9% and a 1.3% increase in the sales of automated box sizing equipment, partially offset by a 1.7% decrease in the price or mix of our paper consumable products. Net revenue was also positively impacted by currency tailwinds. Void-fill increased $1.7 million, or 1.2%, to $138.3 million from $136.6 million. Wrapping decreased $4.7 million, or 11.2%, to $37.1 million from $41.8 million. Other net revenue increased $5.1 million, or 30.9%, to $21.6 million from $16.5 million, for 2023 compared to 2022.

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Cost of goods sold for 2023 totaled $213.0 million, a decrease of $13.9 million, or 6.1%, compared to $226.9 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to lower raw material costs and favorable currency exchange rates, partially offset by an increase in volume and increased manufacturing input costs. Additionally, currency rate fluctuations accounted for approximately 1.3% of the percentage increase in 2023 over the prior year.

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Cost of sales for 2023 totaled $213.0 million, a decrease of $13.9 million, or 6.1%, compared to $226.9 million in 2022. We have quantified the change in cost of sales as follows:

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Net revenue in North America for 2023 totaled $137.3 million compared to net revenue in North America of $134.7 million in 2022. The increase of $2.6 million, or 1.9%, was attributable to an increase in cushioning sales of $0.1 million, an increase in void-fill sales of $4.7 million, and an increase in other sales of $3.1 million, partially offset by a decrease in wrapping sales of $5.3 million.

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Net revenue in North America for 2023 totaled $137.3 million compared to net revenue in North America of $134.7 million in 2022. The increase of $2.6 million, or 1.9%, was attributable to an increase in cushioning sales of $0.1 million, an increase in void-fill sales of $4.7 million, and an increase in other net revenue of $3.1 million, partially offset by a decrease in wrapping sales of $5.3 million.

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Net revenue in Europe/Asia for 2023 totaled $199.0 million compared to net revenue in Europe/Asia of $191.8 million in 2022. The increase of $7.2 million, or 3.8%, was driven by favorable currency exchange rates of the Euro to the U.S. dollar, as well as increases in cushioning sales of $5.4 million, wrapping sales of $0.8 million, and other sales of $2.4 million, partially offset by a decrease of $1.4 million in void-fill sales. Constant currency net revenue in Europe/Asia was $211.7 million for 2023, a $2.3 million, or 1.1%, increase from constant currency net revenue of $209.4 million for 2022. On a constant currency basis, the increase was attributable to an increase of cushioning sales of $2.7 million, an increase in wrapping sales of $0.5 million, an increase in other sales of $2.1 million, partially offset by a decrease in void-fill sales of $3.0 million compared to 2022.

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Net revenue in Europe/Asia for 2023 totaled $199.0 million compared to net revenue in Europe/Asia of $191.8 million in 2022. The increase of $7.2 million, or 3.8%, was driven by favorable currency exchange rates of the Euro to the U.S. dollar, as well as increases in cushioning sales of $5.4 million, wrapping sales of $0.8 million, and other net revenue of $2.4 million, partially offset by a decrease of $1.4 million in void-fill sales.

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In addition, we include certain other unaudited, non-GAAP constant currency data for 2023 and 2022. This data is based on our historical financial statements included elsewhere in this Report, adjusted (where applicable) to reflect a constant currency presentation between periods for the convenience of readers. We reconcile this data to our GAAP data for the same period under “Presentation and Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” for 2023 and 2022. As noted above, we believe that in order to better understand the performance of the Company, providing non-GAAP financial measures to users of our financial information is helpful. We believe presentation of these non-GAAP measures is useful because they are many of the key measures that allow management to evaluate more effectively our operating performance and compare the results of our operations from period to period and against peers without regard to financing methods or capital structure. Management does not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to similar financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The computations of EBITDA and AEBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, measures of financial performance as determined in accordance with GAAP or as indicators of operating performance.

Current wording

As noted above, we believe that in order to better understand the performance of the Company, providing non-GAAP financial measures to users of our financial information is helpful. We believe presentation of these non-GAAP measures is useful because they are many of the key measures that allow management to evaluate more effectively our operating performance and compare the results of our operations from period to period and against peers without regard to financing methods or capital structure. Management does not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to similar financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The computations of EBITDA, AEBITDA and Constant Currency (Non-GAAP) % Change may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, measures of financial performance as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as indicators of operating performance.

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The following tables and related notes reconcile certain non-GAAP measures, including the non-GAAP constant currency measures, to GAAP information presented in this Report for 2023 and 2022:

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The following tables and related notes reconcile certain non-GAAP measures to U.S. GAAP information presented in this Report for 2024 and 2023:

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Reconciliations of EBITDA and AEBITDA for each period presented are to net (loss) income, the nearest GAAP equivalent.

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(1)Reconciliations of EBITDA and AEBITDA for each period presented are to net loss, the nearest U.S. GAAP equivalent.

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Adjustments are related to non-cash unusual or infrequent costs such as: effects of non-cash foreign currency remeasurement or adjustment; impairment of returned machines; costs associated with the evaluation of acquisitions; costs associated with executive severance; costs associated with restructuring actions such as plant rationalization or realignment, reorganization, and reductions in force; costs associated with the implementation of the global ERP system; and other items deemed by management to be unusual, infrequent, or non-recurring.

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(2)Adjustments are related to non-cash unusual or infrequent costs such as: effects of non-cash foreign currency remeasurement or adjustment; impairment of returned machines; costs associated with the evaluation of acquisitions; costs associated with executive severance; costs associated with restructuring actions such as plant rationalization or realignment, reorganization, and reductions in force; costs associated with the implementation of the global ERP system; and other items deemed by management to be unusual, infrequent, or non-recurring.

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Represents amortization of capitalized costs related to the implementation of the global ERP system, which are included in SG&A.

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(3)Represents amortization of capitalized costs primarily related to the implementation of the global ERP system, which are included in SG&A.

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We evaluate liquidity in terms of cash flows from operations and other sources and the sufficiency of such cash flows to fund our operating, investing and financing activities. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents of $62.0 million as of December 31, 2023, together with borrowing capacity under the revolving portion of our senior secured credit facilities, will provide us with sufficient resources to cover our current requirements.

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We evaluate liquidity in terms of cash flows from operations and other sources and the sufficiency of such cash flows to fund our operating, investing and financing activities. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents of $76.1 million as of December 31, 2024 and cash flow from operations, together with borrowing capacity under the revolving portion of our senior secured credit facilities, will provide us with sufficient resources to cover our current requirements.

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Our main liquidity needs relate to capital expenditures and expenses for the production and maintenance of PPS systems placed at end-user facilities, working capital, including the purchase of paper raw materials, and payments of principal and interest on our outstanding debt. We expect our capital expenditures to increase as we continue to grow our business, expand our manufacturing footprint, and upgrade our existing systems and facilities. We continue to evaluate our inventory requirements and adjust according to our volume forecasts. Our future capital requirements and the adequacy of available funds will depend on many factors, and if we are unable to obtain needed additional funds, we may have to reduce our operating costs or incur additional debt, which could impair our growth prospects and/or otherwise negatively impact our business. Further, volatility in the equity and credit markets from macroeconomic factors could make obtaining new equity or debt financing more difficult or expensive.

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Our main liquidity needs relate to capital expenditures and expenses for the production and maintenance of PPS systems placed at end-user facilities, working capital, including the purchase of paper raw materials, and payments of principal and interest on our outstanding debt. Our AS and APS businesses are for the sale of capital goods and we do not require significant capital expenditures for production equipment to support growth. We expect our capital expenditures to increase as we continue to grow our business, expand our manufacturing footprint, and upgrade our existing systems and facilities. We continue to evaluate our inventory requirements and adjust according to our volume forecasts. Our future capital requirements and the adequacy of available funds will depend on many factors, and if we are unable to obtain needed additional funds, we may have to reduce our operating costs or incur additional debt, which could impair our growth prospects and/or otherwise negatively impact our business. Further, volatility in the equity and credit markets from macroeconomic factors could make obtaining new equity or debt financing more difficult or expensive.

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Including finance lease liabilities and excluding deferred financing costs, we had $407.4 million in debt, $2.5 million of which was classified as short-term, as of December 31, 2023, compared to $396.9 million in debt, $2.4 million of which was classified as short-term, as of December 31, 2022. At December 31, 2023, we did not have amounts outstanding under our $45.0 million revolving credit facility, and we had no borrowings under such facility through March 14, 2024.

Current wording

Including finance lease liabilities and equipment financing and excluding deferred financing costs, we had $415.7 million in debt, $5.6 million of which was classified as short-term, as of December 31, 2024, compared to $407.4 million in debt, $2.5 million of which was classified as short-term, as of December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2024, we did not have amounts outstanding under our $50.0 million revolving credit facility, and we had no borrowings under such facility through March 17, 2025.

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The material terms of our debt are summarized in Note 11 — Long-Term Debt to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Report. The First Lien Term Facility matures in 2026 and the Revolving Facility matures in 2025. As of December 31, 2023, no amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Facility. The Revolving Facility includes borrowing capacity available for standby letters of credit of up to $5.0 million. Any issuance of letters of credit reduces the amount available under the revolving facility.

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As of December 31, 2024, no amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Facility. The Revolving Facility includes borrowing capacity available for standby letters of credit of up to $50.0 million. Any issuance of letters of credit reduces the amount available under the revolving facility. As of December 31, 2024, we had $1.2 million committed to outstanding letters of credit, leaving net availability under the Revolving Facility at $48.8 million.

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The Facilities also provide us with the option to increase commitments under the Facilities in an aggregate amount not to exceed the sum of (i) the greater of $95.0 million and 100% of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the four consecutive fiscal quarters most recently ended, plus (ii) the amounts of any voluntary prepayments of the First Lien Term Facility (and, in the case of the Revolving Facility, to the extent such voluntary prepayments are accompanied by permanent commitment reductions under the Revolving Facility) plus (iii) additional amounts subject to the relevant net leverage ratio tests and other conditions specified in the Credit Agreement.

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The Facilities provide the Company with the option to increase commitments under the Facilities in an aggregate amount not to exceed the greater of $85.0 million and 100% of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the 2024 Credit Agreement), plus certain voluntary prepayments (and in the case of the Revolving Facility, to the extent such voluntary prepayments are accompanied by permanent commitment reductions under the Revolving Facility), plus unlimited amounts subject to the relevant net leverage ratio tests and certain other conditions.

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $52.6 million in 2023. Cash provided by operating activities was $1.1 million in 2022. The increase in operating cash flows is primarily due to changes in working capital adjustments and decreased input costs.

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $41.4 million in 2024. Cash provided by operating activities was $52.6 million in 2023. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to changes in working capital, in particular significant increases in accounts receivable and inventories in the current year compared to prior year balances. These increases were partially offset by decreased net loss in the current year period, in part due to a patent litigation settlement of $16.1 million, partially offset by loss on debt extinguishment of $4.8 million, and related non-cash adjustments.

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Net cash used in investing activities was $52.4 million in 2023 and reflects cash used for production of converter equipment and leasehold improvements for our new facilities in Connecticut and The Netherlands, net of $2.9 million in proceeds from the sale of our building and land located in Heerlen, The Netherlands. Cash used in investing activities was $37.9 million in 2022 and reflects cash used for production of converter equipment and the renovation of our global headquarters in Concord, Ohio, and an investment in Pickle, partially offset by cash received in termination of cross-currency swaps.

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Net cash used in investing activities was $32.5 million in 2024 and reflects cash used for production of converter equipment and purchases of machinery and equipment, and an additional investment in Pickle of $4.8 million, partially offset by proceeds from sale of patents of $5.4 million. Net cash used in investing activities was $52.4 million in 2023 and reflects cash used for production of converter equipment and leasehold improvements for our facilities in Connecticut and The Netherlands, net of $2.9 million in proceeds from the sale of our building and land located in Heerlen, The Netherlands.

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Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities

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Cash Flows Provided by (Used In) Financing Activities

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activities was $1.8 million in 2023 and reflects payments on finance lease liabilities, legal fees paid related to a modification of our debt facilities, debt repayments, and tax payments for withholdings on stock compensation, partially offset by proceeds from equipment financing, net of repayments. Net cash used in financing activities was $4.5 million in 2022 and reflects debt repayments, and tax payments for withholdings on stock compensation.

Current wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.8 million in 2024 and reflects the proceeds from the 2024 Credit Agreement, partially offset by repayments of our prior debt facilities and related exit costs, payments for financing costs related to our 2024 Credit Agreement, payments on finance lease liabilities, net repayments on our equipment financing arrangement, and tax payments for withholdings on stock-based compensation. Net cash used in financing activities was $1.8 million in 2023 and reflects debt repayments, payments on finance lease liabilities, tax payments for withholdings on stock-based compensation, and legal fees paid related to a modification of our debt facilities, partially offset by net proceeds received from our equipment financing arrangement.

Previous wording

Revenue Recognition. Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers(“ASC 606”) using a five-step model consisting of the following: (i) identify the contract with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation. Performance obligations are satisfied when we transfer control of a good or service to a customer, which can occur over time or at a point in time. The amount of revenue recognized is based on the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, including the expected value of variable consideration. The customer’s ability and intent to pay the transaction price is assessed in determining whether a contract exists with the customer. If collectability of substantially all of the consideration in a contract is not probable, consideration received is not recognized as revenue unless the consideration is nonrefundable and we no longer have an obligation to transfer additional goods or services to the customer or collectability becomes probable.

Current wording

Revenue Recognition— Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized using a five-step model consisting of the following: (i) identify the contract with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation. Performance obligations are satisfied when we transfer control of a good or service to a customer, which can occur over time or at a point in time. The amount of revenue recognized is based on the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, including the expected value of variable consideration. The customer’s ability and intent to pay the transaction price is assessed in determining whether a contract exists with the customer. If collectability of substantially all of the consideration in a contract is not probable, consideration received is not recognized as revenue unless the consideration is nonrefundable and we no longer have an obligation to transfer additional goods or services to the customer or collectability becomes probable.

Previous wording

Our revenue associated with our PPS business contains (i) a non-lease component (the paper consumables) accounted for as revenue under ASC 606 and (ii) a lease component (our PPS systems) accounted for as machine lease revenue under ASC Topic 842, Leases(“ASC 842”). We allocate a percentage of PPS paper revenue to machine lease revenue using the residual approach to estimate the standalone selling price of our PPS systems to customers. The allocation is performed based on the number of PPS systems in the field. We do not sell or transfer ownership of our PPS systems to our customers. Our lease agreements with customer for PPS systems are for one year, or less, and renew annually. Revenue for paper consumables is recognized based on shipping terms, which is the point in time the customer obtains control of the promised goods. Machine lease revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the PPS systems agreements with customers, which have durations of less than one year.

Current wording

We sell our PPS products to end-users primarily through an established distributor network and direct sales to select end-users. For both customer types, the customer is granted the right to use our machine(s) for which we charge an annual or quarterly fixed fee or may waive the fee at management’s discretion. Our revenue associated with our PPS business contains (i) a non-lease component (the paper consumables) accounted for as revenue under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), and (ii) a lease component (our PPS systems) accounted for as machine lease revenue under ASC Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”). Machine lease revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the PPS systems agreements with customers, which have durations of less than one year.

Previous wording

Our Automation machines are highly customized to customer specific needs, and termination is only allowed in the case of breach of contract, and as such Ranpak is entitled to all consideration from the production of the machine. Ranpak cannot sell the machine to another customer due to the level of customization, and as such, there is not an alternative use for the product produced. Because of these factors, Ranpak recognizes machine revenue over time on a contract-by-contract basis using an input method, based on the percentage of costs and effort incurred to complete the construction of the machine.

Current wording

We recognize revenue from each Automation product separately, on a contract-by-contract basis (i.e., by individual machine). Each contract represents its own unit of accounting. Our Automation machines are highly customized to customer specific needs and termination is only allowed in the case of breach of contract. As such, we are entitled to all consideration from the production of the machine. We cannot sell the machine to another customer due to the level of customization, and as such, there is not an alternative use for the product produced. Because of these factors, we recognize machine revenue over time on a contract-by-contract basis using an input method, based on the percentage of costs and effort incurred to complete the construction of the machine. We also sell extended warranties, preventative maintenance services, spare parts and spare part packages related to our sale of Automation products. We recognize revenue on maintenance contracts and spare parts separately from their Automation products. Revenue for the sale of spare parts is recognized based on shipping terms, which is the point in time the customer obtains control of the promised goods. Maintenance revenue is based on a fixed fee that is recognized straight-line on the basis that the level of effort is consistent over the term of the contract.

Previous wording

We recognize incremental costs to obtain a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that otherwise would have been recognized is one year or less. For example, we generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the contract term is less than one year. These costs are recorded within sales and marketing expenses.

Current wording

We recognize incremental costs to obtain a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that otherwise would have been recognized is one year or less. For example, we generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the contract term is less than one year. These costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). We elected to account for shipping and handling costs as fulfillment activities.

Previous wording

We sell our products to end-users primarily through an established distributor network and direct sales to select end-users. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from net revenue on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Current wording

Sales, value-added, and other taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from revenue on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Previous wording

Goodwill. Goodwill is not subject to amortization but is tested for impairment annually at a reporting unit level (October 1 st) and between annual tests if events and circumstances indicate that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit may no longer exceed its carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

Current wording

Impairment of Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, and Long-Lived Assets. Goodwill is not subject to amortization but is tested for impairment annually at a reporting unit level as of October 1 st and between annual tests if events and circumstances indicate that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit may no longer exceed its carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

Previous wording

The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair values of our goodwill reporting units derived using the Discounted Cash Flow Method are (i) the expected revenue growth rate, (ii) gross margin, (iii) projected operating expense (iv) the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”), (v) and the residual growth rate for each reporting unit. A hypothetical individual decrease in the expected long-term revenue growth rate by approximately 1.6%, a hypothetical decrease in the long-term gross profit assumption of approximately 2.4%, a hypothetical increase in the long-term operating expense assumption of 2.4%, or a decrease in the residual revenue growth rate of 1.2% would result in an impairment charge. Separately, a hypothetical increase in the WACC by approximately 0.7% would have resulted in an impairment charge in the North America reporting unit.

Current wording

The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair values of our North America reporting unit based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method are (i) the expected revenue growth rate, (ii) gross margin, (iii) projected operating expense, (iv) the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”), (v) the residual growth rate, and (vi) capital expenditures. A hypothetical decrease in the expected long-term revenue growth rate by approximately 1.2%, a hypothetical decrease in the long-term gross profit assumption of approximately 2.1%, a hypothetical increase in the long-term operating expense assumption of 2.1%, or a hypothetical decrease in the residual growth rate of 1.2%, would have resulted in an impairment charge. Separately, a hypothetical increase in the WACC of approximately 0.6% would have resulted in an impairment charge in the North America reporting unit.