Ranpak Holdings Corp.

Previous wording

•Cyber risk and the failure to maintain the integrity of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with which we do business, could have a material adverse effect.

Current wording

•Cyber risk and the failure to maintain the integrity and/or prevent disruptions of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with which we do business, could have a material adverse effect.

Previous wording

•We may record a significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets and we may never realize the full carrying value of the related assets.

Current wording

•We have recorded and may record additional significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets and we may never realize the full carrying value of the related assets.

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A limited number of paper mills produce paper that is suitable for use in our products in the markets in which we operate, and if they fail, experience interruptions in service, or are otherwise unable or unwilling to fill our purchase orders, we may not be able to produce enough of our paper consumables to meet our own production requirements. In addition, there are several grades or types of paper that we use in our products that we obtain from a single source due to the specificity of our requirements and limitations in the available paper products in a given market. For example, in 2024, we purchased approximately 73% and 39% of our raw paper requirements in North America and globally, respectively, from a single supplier, Smurfit WestRock Company (“Smurfit”). Increasing consolidation among our suppliers or the paper supply market more broadly may increase our reliance on existing suppliers or impact our ability to obtain alternative suppliers, if necessary. If Smurfit or one of our other major suppliers of paper in any of the markets in which we operate, fails or experiences an interruption or delay in service, there may be short-term or long-term disruption in our ability to secure paper from qualified sources and we may not have enough inventory to maintain our production schedule or continue to provide paper consumables to our distributors and end-users on a timely basis, or at all. For example, at most of our facilities, quantities of raw paper stored on-site represent approximately one to three weeks of paper consumables production at such facilities due to cost savings and storage limitations. Any such failure, interruption or delay may result in on-site paper storage at our paper consumable production facilities being depleted and, as a result, a reduction in the volume of production and sales of our paper consumables, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Current wording

A limited number of paper mills produce paper that is suitable for use in our products in the markets in which we operate, and if they fail, experience interruptions in service, or are otherwise unable or unwilling to fill our purchase orders, we may not be able to produce enough of our paper consumables to meet our own production requirements. In addition, there are several grades or types of paper that we use in our products that we obtain from a single source due to the specificity of our requirements and limitations in the available paper products in a given market. For example, in 2025, we purchased approximately 60% and 27% of our raw paper requirements in North America and globally, respectively, from a single supplier, Smurfit WestRock Company (“Smurfit”). Increasing consolidation among our suppliers or the paper supply market more broadly may increase our reliance on existing suppliers or impact our ability to obtain alternative suppliers, if necessary. If Smurfit or one of our other major suppliers of paper in any of the markets in which we operate, fails or experiences an interruption or delay in service, there may be short-term or long-term disruption in our ability to secure paper from qualified sources and we may not have enough inventory to maintain our production schedule or continue to provide paper consumables to our distributors and end-users on a timely basis, or at all. For example, at most of our facilities, quantities of raw paper stored on-site represent approximately one to three weeks of paper consumables production at such facilities due to cost savings and storage limitations. Any such failure, interruption or delay may result in on-site paper storage at our paper consumable production facilities being depleted and, as a result, a reduction in the volume of production and sales of our paper consumables, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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In order to compete in the protective packaging market, we must, among other things, adapt to changing consumer preferences and a competitive market through technological innovation. As a result of technological innovation as well as changing consumer preferences, new products can become standardized rapidly, leading to more intense competition and ongoing price erosion. In order to maintain our competitive advantage, we have invested, and will continue to invest, in R&D of new products and technologies. However, these investments may not yield the innovation or results expected on a timely basis, or at all, and any resulting technological innovations may not lead to successful new products or otherwise improve our performance and competitive advantage. Furthermore, our competitors may develop new products that are better suited to meet consumer demands, may develop and introduce such products before we are able to do so or may otherwise negatively impact the success of our new products, any of which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Current wording

To compete in the protective packaging market, we must, among other things, adapt to changing consumer preferences and a competitive market through technological innovation. As a result of technological innovation as well as changing consumer preferences, new products can become standardized rapidly, leading to more intense competition and ongoing price erosion. In order to maintain our competitive advantage, we have invested, and will continue to invest, in R&D of new products and technologies. However, these investments may not yield the innovation or results expected on a timely basis, or at all, and any resulting technological innovations may not lead to successful new products or otherwise improve our performance and competitive advantage. Furthermore, our competitors may develop new products that are better suited to meet consumer demands, may develop and introduce such products before we are able to do so or may otherwise negatively impact the success of our new products, any of which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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We maintain production facilities in three countries and territories, and our products are distributed to over 50 countries and territories around the world. A substantial portion of our operations are located outside of the United States and 55.8% of our 2024 revenue was generated outside of North America. These operations, particularly in developing regions, are subject to various risks that may not be present or as significant for our North American and European operations. Economic uncertainty in some of the geographic regions in which we operate, including developing regions, could result in the disruption of commerce and negatively impact our cash flows or operations in those areas. Risks inherent in our international operations include:

Current wording

We maintain production facilities in four countries and territories, and our products are distributed to over 50 countries and territories around the world. A substantial portion of our operations are located outside of the United States and 53% of our 2025 revenue was generated outside of North America. These operations, particularly in developing regions, are subject to various risks that may not be present or as significant for our North American and European operations. Economic uncertainty in some of the geographic regions in which we operate, including developing regions, could result in the disruption of commerce and negatively impact our cash flows or operations in those areas. Risks inherent in our international operations include:

Previous wording

If significant tariffs or other restrictions are placed on the import or export of Chinese goods or if China places significant tariffs or other restrictions on the import of U.S. goods, our business, financial condition or results of operations may be materially adversely affected. For example, in September 2018, the U.S. government assessed a 10% tariff on thousands of categories of goods, including parts that we import from China to our domestic facilities to assemble our protective systems, and in February and March of 2025 the U.S. government assessed additional tariffs of 20%. Additionally, the U.S. government continues to signal that it may alter trade agreements and terms between China and the United States, including limiting trade with China, and may impose additional tariffs on imports from China and other countries from which we import goods. In addition, political tensions between the United States and China have escalated in recent years, including as a result of tensions in the South China Sea and with respect to Taiwan. Rising political tensions could reduce trade, investment, or other economic activities between the two major economies. If additional duties are imposed or increasingly retaliatory trade measures taken by either the United States or China, we could need to materially increase our capital expenditures relating to the assembly of our protective systems, which could require us to raise our prices and result in the loss of end-users and harm our operating performance. Alternatively, we may seek alternative supply sources outside of China which may result in significant costs and disruption to our operations. In any such event, our business could be impacted by retaliatory trade measures taken by China or other countries in response to existing or future tariffs, the imposition of additional tariffs, or as a result of increased political tensions, any of which could cause us to raise prices or make changes to our operations, and could materially harm our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Current wording

If significant tariffs or other restrictions are placed on the import or export of Chinese goods or if China places significant tariffs or other restrictions on the import of U.S. goods, our business, financial condition or results of operations may be materially adversely affected. For example, prior to being invalidated, in February and March 2025, the U.S. government assessed tariffs of 20% on thousands of categories of goods, including parts that we import from China to our domestic facilities to assemble our protective systems, and legal uncertainty remains regarding the tariffs and the availability of any tariffs refunds. Additionally, the U.S. government continues to signal that it may alter trade agreements and terms between China and the United States, including limiting trade with China, and may impose additional tariffs on imports from China and other countries from which we import goods. In addition, political tensions between the United States and China have escalated in recent years, including as a result of tensions in the South China Sea and with respect to Taiwan. Rising political tensions could reduce trade, investment, or other economic activities between the two major economies. If additional duties are imposed or increasingly retaliatory trade measures taken by either the United States or China, we could need to materially increase our capital expenditures relating to the assembly of our protective systems, which could require us to raise our prices and result in the loss of end-users and harm our operating performance. Alternatively, we may seek alternative supply sources outside of China which may result in significant costs and disruption to our operations. In any such event, our business could be impacted by retaliatory trade measures taken by China or other countries in response to existing or future tariffs, the imposition of additional tariffs, or as a result of increased political tensions, any of which could cause us to raise prices or make changes to our operations, and could materially harm our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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Sustainability Reporting Standards promulgated by the EU in July 2023, under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”), which will require that we make certain disclosures in 2026 relating to our ESG impacts, risks and opportunities for fiscal year 2025. While we have begun the process of analyzing our business to determine the scope of our required disclosures, CSRD, as well as other sustainability-related disclosure requirements that may be adopted in other jurisdictions in which we operate, could require that we change the processes by which we currently collect sustainability-related data about our business, this increased disclosure regime, which in turn may lead to additional increased compliance costs and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

Current wording

These rules and regulations continue to evolve in scope and complexity, making compliance more difficult and uncertain. Further, new and emerging regulatory initiatives in the U.S., EU, and the U.K. related to climate change and ESG could adversely affect our business, including initiatives and regulations deriving from the European Sustainability Reporting Standards promulgated by the EU in July 2023, under the EU’s CSRD, which will require that we make certain disclosures in 2026 relating to our ESG impacts, risks and opportunities for fiscal year 2025. While we have begun the process of analyzing our business to determine the scope of our required disclosures, CSRD, as well as other sustainability-related disclosure requirements that may be adopted in other jurisdictions in which we operate, could require that we change the processes by which we currently collect sustainability-related data about our business, this increased disclosure regime, which in turn may lead to additional increased compliance costs and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

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In the United States, at the state level, in 2023 California enacted legislation that will ultimately require certain companies that do business in California to publicly disclose their Scopes 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, with third-party assurance of such data, and issue public reports on their climate-related financial risk and related mitigation measures; and requires companies that operate in California and make certain climate-related claims to provide enhanced disclosures around the achievement of such claims. There is also a risk of mismatch between U.S., EU, and U.K initiatives.

Current wording

In the United States, at the state level, California enacted legislation in 2023 that will ultimately require certain companies that do business in California to publicly disclose their Scopes 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, with third-party assurance of such data, and issue public reports on their climate-related financial risk and related mitigation measures; and requires certain companies that operate in California and make certain climate-related claims to provide enhanced disclosures around the achievement of such claims. There is also a risk of mismatch between U.S., EU, and U.K initiatives.

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Some jurisdictions in which we operate have laws and regulations that govern the registration and labeling of some of our products. For example, we are subject to environmental compliance obligations for our European operations under the European Union (“EU”) Regulation “Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals” (EU Regulation No. 2006/1907) enacted on December 18, 2006. The regulation, known as REACH, imposes several requirements related to the identification and management of risks related to chemical substances manufactured or marketed in Europe. The EU also enacted in 2008 a “Classification, Labeling and Packaging” regulation, known as the CLP Regulation, which aligns the EU system of classification, labeling and packaging of chemical substances to the Globally Harmonized System. Other jurisdictions may impose similar requirements. Compliance with these requirements can be costly.

Current wording

Some jurisdictions in which we operate have laws and regulations that govern the registration and labeling of some of our products. For example, we are subject to environmental compliance obligations for our European operations under the EU Regulation “Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals” (EU Regulation No. 2006/1907) enacted on December 18, 2006. The regulation, known as REACH, imposes several requirements related to the identification and management of risks related to chemical substances manufactured or marketed in Europe. The EU also enacted in 2008 a “Classification, Labeling and Packaging” regulation, known as the CLP Regulation, which aligns the EU system of classification, labeling and packaging of chemical substances to the Globally Harmonized System. Other jurisdictions may impose similar requirements. Compliance with these requirements can be costly.

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We are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.S. domestic bribery statute contained in 18 U.S.C. § 201, the U.S. Travel Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and possibly other anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws in countries in which we conduct activities. Anti-corruption laws are interpreted broadly and prohibit us from authorizing, offering, or directly or indirectly providing improper payments or benefits to recipients in the public or private sector. We can be held liable for the corrupt or other illegal activities of these third parties, our employees, representatives, contractors and agents, even if we do not explicitly authorize such activities. In addition, although we have implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with anticorruption and related laws, there can be no assurance that all of our employees, representatives, contractors, partners, or agents will comply with these laws at all times. Noncompliance with these laws could subject us to whistleblower complaints, investigations, sanctions, settlements, prosecution, other enforcement actions, disgorgement of profits, significant fines, damages, other civil and criminal penalties or injunctions, suspension and debarment from contracting with certain governments or other persons, the loss of export privileges, reputational harm, adverse media coverage, and other collateral consequences. If any subpoenas or investigations are launched, or governmental or other sanctions are imposed, or if we do not prevail in any possible civil or criminal litigation, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially harmed. In addition, responding to any action will likely result in a materially significant diversion of management’s attention and resources and significant defense costs and other professional fees. Enforcement actions and sanctions could further harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Current wording

We are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.S. domestic bribery statute contained in 18 U.S.C. § 201, the U.S. Travel Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and possibly other anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws in countries in which we conduct activities. Anti-corruption laws are interpreted broadly and prohibit us from authorizing, offering, or directly or indirectly providing improper payments or benefits to recipients in the public or private sector. We can be held liable for the corrupt or other illegal activities of these third parties, our employees, representatives, contractors and agents, even if we do not explicitly authorize such activities. In addition, although we have implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with anti-corruption and related laws, there can be no assurance that all of our employees, representatives, contractors, partners, or agents will comply with these laws at all times. Noncompliance with these laws could subject us to whistleblower complaints, investigations, sanctions, settlements, prosecution, other enforcement actions, disgorgement of profits, significant fines, damages, other civil and criminal penalties or injunctions, suspension and debarment from contracting with certain governments or other persons, the loss of export privileges, reputational harm, adverse media coverage, and other collateral consequences. If any subpoenas or investigations are launched, or governmental or other sanctions are imposed, or if we do not prevail in any possible civil or criminal litigation, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially harmed. In addition, responding to any action will likely result in a materially significant diversion of management’s attention and resources and significant defense costs and other professional fees. Enforcement actions and sanctions could further harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Previous wording

Global tax developments applicable to multinational businesses may have a material impact to our business, cash flow from operating activities, or financial results. The Biden Administration has proposed a minimum tax on book income and increased taxation of international business operations. There can be no assurance that any of the proposed changes will be introduced as legislation, or if they are introduced that they will be enacted. We will continue to assess the ongoing impact of these current and pending changes to tax legislation and the impact on our future financial statements upon the finalization of laws, regulations and additional guidance. Many of these proposed changes to the taxation of our activities could increase our effective tax rate and have an adverse effect on our operating results, cash flow or financial condition.

Current wording

Global tax developments applicable to multinational businesses may have a material impact to our business, cash flow from operating activities, or financial results. There can be no assurance that any of the proposed changes will be introduced as legislation, or if they are introduced that they will be enacted. We will continue to assess the ongoing impact of these current and pending changes to tax legislation and the impact on our future financial statements upon the finalization of laws, regulations and additional guidance. Many of these proposed changes to the taxation of our activities could increase our effective tax rate and have an adverse effect on our operating results, cash flow or financial condition.

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As of December 31, 2024, JS Capital held approximately 37% of our total outstanding shares.

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As of December 31, 2025, JS Capital held approximately 36% of our total outstanding shares.

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In addition, on January 28, 2025, we entered into a transaction agreement with Amazon.com, Inc. (“Amazon”) under which, among other things, we agreed to issue to a wholly-owned affiliate of Amazon a warrant to acquire up to 18,716,456 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments) at an exercise price of $6.8308 per share on the terms and conditions set forth in the warrant. 1,871,646 shares issuable under the warrant vested on the date of the transaction agreement, and the remainder of the issuable shares are subject to vesting over time based on payments made to the Company by Amazon or on Amazon’s behalf under the current and any possible future commercial agreements with the Company, with all such shares vesting upon an aggregate spend of $400 million. The transaction agreement included customary registration rights relating to shares.

Current wording

In addition, on January 28, 2025, we entered into a transaction agreement with Amazon.com, Inc. (“Amazon”) under which, among other things, we agreed to issue to a wholly-owned affiliate of Amazon a warrant to acquire up to 18,716,456 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments) at an exercise price of $6.8308 per share on the terms and conditions set forth in the warrant. 2,882,340 shares are vested and outstanding as of the year ended December 31, 2025 and the remainder of the issuable shares are subject to vesting over time based on payments made to the Company by Amazon or on Amazon’s behalf under the current and any possible future commercial agreements with the Company, with all such shares vesting upon an aggregate spend of $400 million. The transaction agreement included customary registration rights relating to shares.

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The price of our securities can vary due to general market and economic conditions and forecasts, our general business condition and the release of our financial reports. During 2024 our Class A common shares traded between $3.85 and $9.04 per share. Fluctuations in the price of our securities could contribute to the loss of all or part of your investment. In an active market for our securities, the trading price of our securities has been and may continue to be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control. Any of the factors listed below could have a material adverse effect on your investment in our securities and our securities may trade at prices significantly below the price you paid for them. In such circumstances, the trading price of our securities may not recover and may experience a further decline.

Current wording

The price of our securities can vary due to general market and economic conditions and forecasts, our general business condition and the release of our financial reports. During 2025, our Class A common shares traded between $2.91 and $8.70 per share. Fluctuations in the price of our securities could contribute to the loss of all or part of your investment. In an active market for our securities, the trading price of our securities has been and may continue to be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control. Any of the factors listed below could have a material adverse effect on your investment in our securities and our securities may trade at prices significantly below the price you paid for them. In such circumstances, the trading price of our securities may not recover and may experience a further decline.

Previous wording

Cyber risk and the failure to maintain the integrity of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with which we do business, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Current wording

Cyber risk and the failure to maintain the integrity and/or prevent disruption of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties with which we do business, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Previous wording

In addition, any additional disruptions or difficulties that may occur in connection with our ERP system or other systems (whether in connection with the regular operation, periodic enhancements, modifications or upgrades of such systems or the integration of any acquired businesses into such systems, or due to cybersecurity events such as ransomware attacks) could also adversely affect our ability to manufacture products, process orders, deliver products, provide customer support, fulfill contractual obligations, track inventories, or otherwise operate our business, in particular as a result of our limited experience implementing such systems and limited access to qualified information technology personnel. It is also possible that any further disruption or difficulties in connection with our ERP system could again adversely impact the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, which could lead to further material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our controls, which in turn could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Current wording

In addition, disruptions or difficulties that may occur in connection with our ERP system or other systems (whether in connection with the regular operation, periodic enhancements, modifications or upgrades of such systems or the integration of any acquired businesses into such systems, or due to cybersecurity events such as ransomware attacks) could also adversely affect our ability to manufacture products, process orders, deliver products, provide customer support, fulfill contractual obligations, track inventories, or otherwise operate our business, in particular as a result of our limited experience implementing such systems and limited access to qualified information technology personnel. It is also possible that disruption or difficulties in connection with our ERP system could adversely impact the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, which could lead to material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our controls, which in turn could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Previous wording

We may record a significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets and we may never realize the full carrying value of the related assets.

Current wording

We have recorded and may record additional significant amounts of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets and we may never realize the full carrying value of the related assets.

Previous wording

We record a significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets, including end-user relationships, trademarks and developed technologies. We test goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives for possible impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Amortizable intangible assets are periodically reviewed for possible impairment whenever there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment may result from, among other things, (i) a decrease in our expected net earnings; (ii) adverse equity market conditions; (iii) a decline in current market multiples; (iv) a decline in our common stock price; (v) a significant adverse change in legal factors or business climates; (vi) heightened competition; (vii) strategic decisions made in response to economic or competitive conditions; or (viii) a more- likely-than-not expectation that a reporting unit or a significant portion of a reporting unit will be sold or disposed of. In the event that we determine that events or circumstances exist that indicate that the carrying value of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets may no longer be recoverable, we might have to recognize a non-cash impairment of goodwill or other identifiable intangible assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Current wording

We have recorded and may record additional significant amounts of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets, including end-user relationships, trademarks and developed technologies. We test goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives for possible impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Amortizable intangible assets are periodically reviewed for possible impairment whenever there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment may result from, among other things, (i) a decrease in our expected net earnings; (ii) adverse equity market conditions; (iii) a decline in current market multiples; (iv) a decline in our common stock price; (v) a significant adverse change in legal factors or business climates; (vi) heightened competition; (vii) strategic decisions made in response to economic or competitive conditions; or (viii) a more- likely-than-not expectation that a reporting unit or a significant portion of a reporting unit will be sold or disposed of. In the event that we determine that events or circumstances exist that indicate that the carrying value of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets may no longer be recoverable, we might have to recognize a non-cash impairment of goodwill or other identifiable intangible assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.