Graphic Packaging Investors Face July 6 Deadline in Securities Lawsuit

The legal action, spearheaded by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP, centers on allegations that management provided misleading projections while internal inventory and demand issues remained undisclosed. In early 2025, the company promised net sales of up to $8.9 billion and an adjusted EBITDA reaching $1.78 billion. However, by the end of the year, those figures were slashed significantly, with the company ultimately reporting adjusted EBITDA as low as $1.43 billion.

The complaint asserts that leadership was aware of rising inventory levels and deteriorating consumer demand at the time the optimistic guidance was issued. Adding to shareholder frustration, the litigation highlights that CEO Michael Doss and CFO Stephen Scherger sold shares worth nearly $1.8 million shortly before resigning in November 2025. Following three successive corrective disclosures, shares fell from approximately $25.31 to close at $12.42 on February 3, 2026.

Joseph E. Levi, lead counsel on the case, stated that the discrepancy between the company's early promises and its final results raises serious concerns regarding the transparency of material information provided to the public. Investors seeking to participate in the recovery process must file for lead plaintiff status by July 6, 2026. The firm notes that participants do not incur upfront costs, as the litigation operates on a contingency basis, and most class members are not required to provide testimony or appear in court.