Fiscal 2024 - 2nd Quarter Earnings Presentation

Earnings Conference Call Supplement

Thursday, May 9th, 2024 @ 10AM ET

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Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this presentation that are not historical, including statements relating to the expected future performance of the Company, as well as estimates and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the proposed transaction between Berry and Glatfelter are considered "forward looking" within the meaning of the federal securities laws and are presented pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "seeks," "approximately," "intends," "plans," "projects," "estimates," "projects," "outlook," "anticipates" or "looking forward," or similar expressions that relate to our strategy, plans, intentions, or expectations. All statements we make relating to estimates and statements about the benefits of the Glatfelter transaction, including future financial and operating results, the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts, as well as statements we make relating to our estimated and projected earnings, margins, costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates, and financial results or to our expectations regarding future industry trends are forward-looking statements. In addition, we, through our senior management, from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning our expected future operations and performance and

other developments.

Our actual results may differ materially from those that we expected due to a variety of factors, including without limitation: (1) risks associated with our substantial indebtedness and debt service; (2) changes in prices and availability of resin and other raw materials and our ability to pass on changes in raw material prices to our customers on a timely basis; (3) risks related to acquisitions or divestitures and integration of acquired businesses and their operations, and realization of anticipated cost savings and synergies; (4) risks related to international business, including transactional and translational foreign currency exchange rate risk and the risks of compliance with applicable export controls, sanctions, anti-corruption laws and regulations; (5) increases in the cost of compliance with laws and regulations, including environmental, safety, and climate change laws and regulations; (6) labor issues, including the potential labor shortages, shutdowns or strikes, or the failure to renew effective bargaining agreements;

  1. risks related to disruptions in the overall global economy, persistent inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the financial markets that may adversely impact our business; (8) risk of catastrophic loss of one of our key manufacturing facilities, natural disasters, and other unplanned business interruptions; (9) risks related to weather-related events and longer-term climate change patterns; (10) risks related to the failure of, inadequacy of, or attacks on our information technology systems and infrastructure; (11) risks that our restructuring programs may entail greater implementation costs or result in lower cost savings than anticipated; (12) risks related to future write-offs of substantial goodwill; (13) risks of competition, including foreign competition, in our existing and future markets; (14) risks related to market conditions associated with our share repurchase program; (15) risks related to market disruptions and increased market volatility; 16) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; (17) the risk that Glatfelter shareholder may not

approve the transaction proposals; (18) the risk that the necessary regulatory approvals may not be obtained or may be obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; (19) risks that any of the other closing conditions to the proposed transaction may not be satisfied in a timely manner; (20) risks that the anticipated tax treatment of the proposed transaction is not obtained; (21) risks related to potential litigation brought in connection with the proposed transaction; (22) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed transaction; (23) risks and costs related to the implementation of the separation of the NewCo, including timing anticipated to complete the separation, any changes to the configuration of the businesses included in the separation if implemented as well as unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed transaction; (24) the risk that the integration of the combined companies is more difficult, time consuming or costly than expected; (25) risks related to financial community and rating agency perceptions of each of Berry and Glatfelter and its business, operations, financial condition and the industry in which they operate; (26) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; (27) failure to realize the benefits expected from the proposed transaction;(28) the effects of the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed transaction on the ability of the parties to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their counterparties, and on their operating results and businesses generally; and (29) the other factors and uncertainties discussed in the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, will be more fully discussed in the registration statements, proxy statement/prospectus and other documents that will be included in the registration statements that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors may not contain all of the material factors that are important to you. New factors may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict new factors, nor can we assess the potential effect of any new factors on us. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on those statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us on the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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Safe Harbor Statements Important Information(cont.)

These slides are not intended to be a stand-alone presentation but are for use in conjunction with the earnings call. This presentation should be read together with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included in our public filings.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures such as operating EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income, adjusted earnings per share, free cash flow, and supplemental unaudited financial information intended to supplement, not substitute for, comparable measures under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). Information reconciling forward-looking operating EBITDA is not provided because such information is not available without unreasonable effort due to the high variability, complexity, and low visibility with respect to certain Items, including debt refinancing activity or other non-comparable items. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could be material to our results computed in accordance with GAAP. Investors are urged to consider carefully the comparable GAAP measures and the reconciliations to those measures provided in our earnings release, presentations, and SEC filings. For further information about our non-GAAP measures, please see our earnings release, SEC filings and supplemental data at the end of this presentation. Further, percentage changes for revenue, Operating EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS are shown on "comparable basis" with the prior year period, which excludes the impacts of foreign currency along with any recent divestitures. We believe this comparison provides meaningful and useful information to investors about the trends in our businesses and clarifies the impact of non-recurring items.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This presentation may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed transaction between Berry and Glatfelter. In connection with the proposed transaction, Berry and Glatfelter intend to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement for NewCo in connection with the separation and spin-off as well as a registration statement on Form S-4 by Glatfelter that will contain a proxy statement/prospectus of Glatfelter relating to the proposed transaction. This presentation is not a substitute for the registration statements, proxy statement/prospectus or any other document which Berry and/or Glatfelter may file with the SEC. STOCKHOLDERS OF BERRY AND GLATFELTER ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of the registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus (when available) as well as other filings containing information about Berry and Glatfelter, as well as the NewCo, without charge, at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Berry or the NewCo will be made available free of charge on Berry's investor relations website at

https://ir.berryglobal.com. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Glatfelter will be made available free of charge on Glatfelter's investor relations website at https://www.glatfelter.com/investors.

No Offer or Solicitation

This presentation is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy, or a solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation would be unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.

Participants in Solicitation

Berry and its directors and executive officers, and Glatfelter and its directors and executive officers, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of Glatfelter capital stock and/or the offering of securities in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Berry, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth under the caption "Security Ownership of Beneficial Owners and Management" in the definitive proxy statement for Berry's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on January 4, 2024 (https://www.sec.gov/ixviewer/ix.html?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001378992/000110465924001073/tm2325571d6_d ef14a.htm). Information about the directors and executive officers of Glatfelter, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth under the caption "Ownership of Company Stock" in the proxy statement for Glatfelter's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 26, 2024 (https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000041719/000004171924000013/glt-20240322.htm). In addition, Curt Begle, the current President of Berry's Health, Hygiene& Specialties Division, will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available.

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Corporate Overview

Berry at a Glance

NYSE ('BERY')

Locations: 240+

  • FY'23 Revenue: $12.7B Employees: 40,000
  • FY'23 Adj. EPS: $7.42 Consumer Products: >70%

We create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet

Strong, growing, dependable, and predictable cash flows

Stable end markets with favorable long-term dynamics

Global leader in packaging for consumer staples and industrial products

Sustainability leader

10%

35%

25%

Revenue by

End Market

30%

Home, Health, & Personal Care

Food & Beverage

Specialties

Distribution

35%

Revenue by

50%

Geography

15%

U.S. & Canada

Western Europe

Emerging Markets

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KeyInv stor HighlightsTakeaways for Today

  • 2nd quarter results in-linedespite continued soft macro environment
  • Increased cost savings program by $25 million to $165 million (to be fully realized by end of FY25)
  • Reaffirming fiscal 2024 guidance; Strong April volumes provides confidence for low-single digit volume growthoutlook in 2H
  • Expect both debt repayment and repurchasing of shares in FY'24; Ending leverage expected to be 3.5x or lower and within our long-term target of 2.5x-3.5x
  • Continued progress in portfolio optimization - two divestitures closed; cash proceeds could exceed $2B from strategic divestitures within the next year ($1B from previously announced proposed merger with GLT and $1B from future portfolio optimization opportunities)
  • Confident in our long-term growth and value creation strategy
  • Stronger spotlight on customer-focused service and product differentiation
  • Lean transformation

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Our Strategy

Industry Trends Driving Organic Growth

These markets offer higher growth (MSD-HSD) and higher margins

Faster Growth Markets

Grown these select end markets

Healthcare, 01.

personal care/beauty,

and foodservice

from ~20% to now 30%*

Targeting 40% of the portfolio

Emerging Markets

Grown emerging markets from

Continued focus on higher consumption

demographics

<2% to now 15%*

Targeting 25% of the portfolio

Sustainability Innovation

Grown circular resins by ~66%

PCR, circular polymers, light-weighting

over the past 5 years and

along with differentiated products

expected >20% growth in 2024

Targeting 30% circular feedstock

Grow consumer products from ~70% to 80%+

Cleanstream® PCR Technology

New Healthcare Site Expansion

Expansion

Bangalore, India

Leamington Spa, UK

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Our Strategy

Continued Focused Investment for Growth

Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

Personal Care/Beauty

Foodservice

Circular Material/Sustainability

including dispensing solutions

Europe

(PCR Technology)

Sustainability-focused products continue to be a strong growth driver and even larger long-term opportunity as more PCR supply is added

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Our Results

Fiscal 2nd Quarter

(5)%

Overview

$547

$522

Operating

EBITDA

Earnings and volume in-line

2Q '23

2Q '24

Repurchased shares during the

quarter and expect leverage

(2)%

3.5x by fiscal year end

$1.98

$1.95

Adjusted

EPS

2Q '23

2Q '24

For comparison purposes, prior year ("PY") metrics are comparable basis adjusted for acquisitions, divested businesses and Fx, which are non-GAAP financial measures. See appendix.

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2nd Quarter Segment Overview

Consumer Packaging International

Revenue

Op. EBITDA

-8%

-4%

$1,054

$968

$173

$166

2Q '23

2Q '24

2Q '23

2Q '24

Healthcare / Pharma/ Dispensing

Revenue

  • Pass-throughof lower resin prices. Sequentially, both consumer and industrial markets improved more than 2%

Op. EBITDA

  • Timing of resin pass-through partially offset by cost reduction effort and improved product mix
  • Continued focus on high value segments and sustainable product offerings

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Note: All dollar amounts in millions.

Prior year comparable basis adjusted for Fx and divested businesses, which are non-GAAP financial measures. See appendix

2nd Quarter Segment Overview

Consumer Packaging North America

Personal Care

Revenue

Op. EBITDA

-4%

-11%

$786

$751

$161

$144

$920

2Q '23

2Q '24

2Q '23

2Q '24

Revenue

  • Sequentially, volumes improved, led by our food, beverage, personal care, home care and industrial markets while foodservice saw modest declines

Op. EBITDA

  • Timing of resin pass-through and softer overall customer demand partially offset by cost reductions and our focus on higher value products

Foodservice

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Note: All dollar amounts in millions.

Prior year comparable basis adjusted for Fx and divested businesses, which are non-GAAP financial measures. See appendix

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