Ball Corporation (BALL)

Company ID: 112 | CIK: 0000009389
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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Workforce Actions

Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2026-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 22 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily composed of expenses associated with tariff contingencies where the company is seeking recovery and costs for previously announced facility closures.
2026-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2026-01-01EuropeBeverage Packaging, EMEAbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired 80% capital share of Benepack's European beverage can manufacturing business (Belgium and Hungary facilities). Headcount not disclosed.
2026-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2026-01-30Belgium; HungaryBeverage packaging, EMEAbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of 80% capital share of Benepack's European beverage can manufacturing business; headcount added not disclosed
2026-03-31plant_closurein_progressUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2026 net charges primarily for previously announced facility closures; employee counts not disclosed
2026-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charges of $11 million recorded, primarily composed of costs for previously announced facility closures. Employee count not disclosed.
2026-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2026-01-01EuropeBeverage Packaging, EMEAbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired 80% capital share of Benepack's European beverage can manufacturing business (Belgium and Hungary facilities). Headcount added not disclosed.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2025-022025-02United States (Winter Haven, Florida)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 160 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of Florida Can Manufacturing closed February 2025 for $160 million cash, adding one aluminum beverage can facility; headcount added not disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-08-272025-08-27Saudi ArabiaBeverage packaging, other (Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company)USD 81 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sold 41 percent of its 51 percent ownership for $71 million total cash consideration; business deconsolidated with a 10 percent retained interest. $81 million gain recorded in business consolidation and other activities. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-03-212025-03-21Other (aluminum cups business; Oasis Venture Holdings LLC)USD 8 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Strategic partnership with Ayna.AI closed March 21, 2025, deconsolidating the cups business; Ball retains a 49 percent equity-method interest. $8 million additional loss recorded in 2025, following a $233 million noncash impairment in 2024. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2025-12-31plant_closurein_progressrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2025 business consolidation and other activities include costs for previously announced facility closures; specific facilities, headcount affected, timing and charge amounts are not quantified in the filing.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2026-012026-01Belgium and HungaryBeverage packaging, EMEAUSD 218 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Post-year-end event: acquired 80 percent of Benepack's European beverage can business in January 2026 for $218 million total consideration ($95 million cash for the equity interest, remainder primarily assumed debt); ORG retains 20 percent. Headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2025-022025-02United States (Winter Haven, Florida)Beverage Packaging, North and Central Americabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed February 2025 for cash consideration of $160 million; adds one aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility. No headcount associated with the acquisition is disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-03-212025-03-21Not disclosedAluminum cups business (Other / non-reportable)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ball deconsolidated the aluminum cups business upon forming a 49 percent strategic partnership with Ayna.AI LLC; an additional $8 million loss was recorded in business consolidation and other activities for 2025. No employee count disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-08-272025-08-27Saudi ArabiaBeverage packaging, other (non-reportable operating segment)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sold 41 percent of the 51 percent ownership in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company for $71 million cash, deconsolidating the business; Ball retained a 10 percent interest. An $81 million gain was recognized in business consolidation and other activities. No employee count disclosed.
2025-12-31plant_closurein_progressNot disclosedNot disclosedrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2025 business consolidation activity was a net income of $41 million, which included costs for previously announced facility closures (offset by an $81 million Saudi Arabia gain and insurance proceeds). No employee affected counts, severance amounts, or closure timelines are disclosed for the current year.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2026-012026-01Europe (Belgium and Hungary)Beverage Packaging, EMEAsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event after fiscal year-end: in January 2026 Ball acquired an 80 percent capital share of Benepack's European beverage can business from ORG Technology for total consideration of $218 million (EUR 184 million), including $95 million cash. Adds two manufacturing facilities. No headcount disclosed.
2025-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalCorporate / OperationsUSD 41 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Income of $41 million recorded in 2025, primarily composed of $81 million gain on sale of Saudi Arabia business and insurance proceeds, partially offset by costs for previously announced facility closures and loss related to aluminum cups transaction. No specific employee count provided for the restructuring costs.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-08-27Saudi ArabiaBeverage Packaging, Otherbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sold 41% of its 51% ownership interest in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company, resulting in deconsolidation. Retained 10% ownership interest. No employee count disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-03-21United StatesOtherbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closed transaction for aluminum cups business, resulting in deconsolidation. Formed strategic partnership with Ayna.AI LLC. No employee count disclosed.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2025-02-01United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 160 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Florida Can Manufacturing for $160 million. Includes one manufacturing facility in Winter Haven, Florida. No employee count disclosed.
2025-12-31restructuringcompleted20242025-12-31GlobalCorporate / Operating ModelUSD 34 (millions)Note 6. Business Consolidation and Other Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Costs for employee severance, employee benefits and other related items resulting from restructuring operating model. Charge incurred in 2024, activity completed in 2025.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompleted20242025-12-31North AmericaBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaNote 6. Business Consolidation and Other Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Costs for previously announced facility closures included in 2025 business consolidation income.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-08-272025-08-27Saudi ArabiaBeverage Packaging, OtherNote 4. Acquisitions and Dispositions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold 41% interest in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company, resulting in deconsolidation.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-03-212025-03-21GlobalOtherNote 4. Acquisitions and Dispositions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closed transaction for aluminum cups business, resulting in deconsolidation.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2025-022025-02United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaNote 4. Acquisitions and Dispositions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Florida Can Manufacturing, consisting of one manufacturing facility in Winter Haven, Florida.
2025-09-30plant_closurein_progressBeverage packaging operationsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Current-period business consolidation income of $78M (Q3) and $53M (YTD) includes costs for previously announced facility closures; no employee counts, closure sites, or charge amounts are broken out for the closures.
2025-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / Operating ModelUSD 85 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q3 2025 charge of $78M includes costs for previously announced facility closures and restructuring of operating model. Q3 2024 charge of $85M primarily related to facility closure costs and employee severance/benefits from operating model restructuring.
2025-09-30plant_closurecompleted2024-03-31Kent, Washington, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ball permanently ceased production at its aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Kent, Washington, in the first quarter of 2024.
2025-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2025-02-28Winter Haven, Florida, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 160 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Florida Can Manufacturing for $160M cash consideration in February 2025. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2025-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2024-10-31Belgium and SpainPersonal & Home CareUSD 80 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Alucan Entec, S.A. for €82M (approx $80M initial cash) in October 2024. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2025-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-08-27Saudi ArabiaBeverage Packaging, OtherUSD -86 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold 41% of ownership in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company for $74M, resulting in deconsolidation. Recognized $86M gain. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2025-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-03-21GlobalAluminum CupsUSD -8 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Formed strategic partnership (Oasis Venture Holdings LLC) owning 49% interest. Recorded $8M loss. Deconsolidated business. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segmentsUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Net charges of $25M for six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily facility closure costs and aluminum cups transaction loss; no employee count disclosed.
2025-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-03-212025-03-21GlobalAluminum cups business (Other)USD 7 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Strategic partnership with Ayna.AI deconsolidated the aluminum cups business; $7M additional loss recorded. No employee count disclosed.
2025-06-30divestiture_reductionannounced2024-11-302025-09-30Saudi ArabiaBeverage packaging, otherbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell 41% of 51% ownership interest in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company; expected to close Q3 2025 with deconsolidation. No employee count disclosed.
2025-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2025-02-012025-02-28United States (Winter Haven, Florida)Beverage packaging, North and Central Americabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition closed February 2025 for $160M cash consideration; no headcount added disclosed.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 12 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily composed of costs for previously announced facility closures and loss related to aluminum cups business transaction.
2025-06-30plant_closurecompleted2024-03-31Kent, WashingtonBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ball permanently ceased production at its aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Kent, Washington in the first quarter of 2024.
2025-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2025-02-012025-02-28United States (Winter Haven, Florida)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 160 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cash consideration of $160 million for an aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility; no employee count disclosed. Announcement date approximated to February 2025 close month.
2025-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-03-212025-03-21Not specifiedOther (aluminum cups business)USD 6 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ball deconsolidated the aluminum cups business via a strategic partnership with Ayna.AI (49% interest, equity method); additional $6 million loss recorded in business consolidation and other activities. No employee count disclosed.
2025-03-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2024-11-012025-06-30Saudi ArabiaBeverage packaging (Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell 41% of 51% ownership interest; expected to close in first half of 2025, triggering deconsolidation. Noncontrolling interest of $62 million derecognized upon sale. No employee count disclosed. Announcement month approximated to November 2024.
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressNot specifiedOther (facility closures)USD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2025 net charges of $13 million primarily for previously announced facility closures and aluminum cups transaction loss, partially offset by insurance proceeds. No employee counts or severance headcount disclosed.
2025-03-31plant_closurecompletedKent, WashingtonBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ball permanently ceased production at its aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Kent, Washington in the first quarter of 2024. Disclosed in Q1 2025 MD&A for context.
2025-03-31acquisition_additioncompletedWinter Haven, FloridaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 160 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Florida Can Manufacturing closed in February 2025 for $160 million. Headcount not disclosed.
2025-03-31divestiture_reductioncompletedGlobalAluminum cupsUSD -6 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ball deconsolidated the aluminum cups business on March 21, 2025, forming a strategic partnership (Oasis Venture Holdings LLC). Recorded additional loss of $6 million. Headcount not disclosed.
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / Multiple SegmentsUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charges of $13 million recorded in Q1 2025, primarily composed of loss related to aluminum cups transaction and costs for previously announced facility closures.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-08-162024-02-16United StatesAerospace (historical reportable segment)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Divestiture of the aerospace business to BAE Systems completed February 16, 2024 for a purchase price of $5.6 billion, generating a pre-tax gain of $4.61 billion; aerospace results presented as discontinued operations. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2024-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024Kent, Washington, United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Production at the Kent, Washington aluminum beverage can plant permanently ceased in the first quarter of 2024. No closure-specific headcount or charge disclosed; fiscal 2024 included $161 million of aggregate facility closure costs not itemized by facility (see separate record).
2024-12-31restructuringcompletedUSD 161 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Aggregate facility closure costs recorded in fiscal 2024; specific facilities not itemized in the filing. May overlap in part with the separately disclosed Kent, Washington plant closure, so do not sum charges without verification.
2024-12-31restructuringcompletedEnterprise-wide operating modelUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Employee severance, benefits and related costs resulting from the company restructuring its operating model, recorded in fiscal 2024; affected headcount not disclosed.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced20242025United StatesAluminum cups (non-reportable operating segment; Rome, Georgia facility)USD 233 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Board approval in Q4 2024 to form a strategic partnership expected to deconsolidate the aluminum cups business in early 2025; business presented as held for sale at December 31, 2024 and a $233 million noncash charge taken to write the disposal group down to fair value less cost to sell. Headcount not disclosed.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2024-112025Saudi ArabiaBeverage packaging, other — Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Companyother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		November 2024 agreement to sell 41 percent of Ball's 51 percent stake, triggering deconsolidation upon closing expected in the first half of 2025, with Ball retaining a 10 percent interest; an approximately $80 million gain is expected on sale. Headcount not disclosed.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2024-102024-10Belgium and SpainPersonal & home carebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired the entire share capital of Alucan Entec, S.A. in late October 2024 for a purchase price of €82 million, adding manufacturing facilities in Lummen, Belgium and Llinars del Vallés, Spain. Headcount added not disclosed.
2024-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2025-022025-02Winter Haven, Florida, United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central Americasubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent event: acquisition of Florida Can Manufacturing closed in February 2025 for cash consideration of $160 million, adding an aluminum beverage can plant in Winter Haven, Florida. Headcount added not disclosed.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-08-162024-02-16United StatesAerospacediscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of all equity interests in Ball's aerospace business to BAE Systems completed 2024-02-16 for a $5.6 billion purchase price, producing a pre-tax gain of $4.61 billion (net of $20 million of 2023 costs to sell). Aerospace results are presented as discontinued operations for all periods. Headcount removed through the divestiture is not disclosed.
2024-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024-03-31United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ball permanently ceased production at its aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Kent, Washington in the first quarter of 2024. Employees affected not disclosed; may be included within the $161 million of FY2024 facility closure costs recorded in Note 6.
2024-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / operating modelUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2024 charges for employee severance, employee benefits and related items arising from the company's restructuring of its operating model. Part of $420 million total FY2024 business consolidation and other activities charges. Headcount affected and completion timeline not disclosed.
2024-12-31plant_closurein_progressGlobalMultiple facilitiesUSD 161 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidated FY2024 facility closure costs. Individual facilities and affected headcount are not itemized in the footnote; may overlap with the Kent, Washington closure disclosed in Item 1. Reported within the $420 million total FY2024 business consolidation charges, which were partly offset by $44 million of insurance proceeds from the 2023 Verona, Virginia facility fire.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2024-12-312025-03-31United StatesAluminum cupsUSD 233 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Board approved in Q4 2024 a strategic partnership expected to be formed in early 2025 that will deconsolidate the aluminum cups business. A $233 million noncash impairment was recorded to write the disposal group down to fair value less cost to sell (including $200 million against property, plant and equipment). Assets and liabilities presented as held for sale at 2024-12-31; Rome, Georgia facility. Announcement date is the quarter of Board approval; exact date not stated.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2024-112025-06-30Saudi ArabiaBeverage packaging, Otherother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement entered in November 2024 to sell 41 percent of Ball's 51 percent stake in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company, expected to close in the first half of 2025 and trigger deconsolidation, with Ball retaining a 10 percent interest. Assets and liabilities of $94 million and $29 million presented as held for sale at 2024-12-31. An approximately $80 million gain is expected on sale; no impairment recorded. Headcount not disclosed.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2024-10-31Belgium; SpainPersonal & Home Carebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of the entire share capital of Alucan Entec, S.A., an impact-extruded aluminum packaging business with facilities in Lummen, Belgium and Llinars del Vallés, Spain, for a purchase price of €82 million; closed October 2024. Employees added not disclosed. Exact closing day not stated.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2025-02-28United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central Americasubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event after fiscal year-end: closed February 2025 on the acquisition of Florida Can Manufacturing (aluminum beverage can facility in Winter Haven, Florida) for $160 million cash. Employees added not disclosed. Exact closing day not stated.
2024-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalCorporate / Operating ModelUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Costs for employee severance, benefits, and other related items resulting from restructuring operating model.
2024-12-31plant_closurecompletedGlobalManufacturingUSD 161 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Facility closure costs recorded in 2024.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-02-162024-02-16GlobalAerospacediscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Divestiture of aerospace business completed on February 16, 2024.
2024-12-31restructuringcompleted2024GlobalCorporate / Operating ModelUSD 34 (millions)Note 6. Business Consolidation and Other Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Costs for employee severance, employee benefits and other related items resulting from the company restructuring its operating model. Employee count not disclosed.
2024-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024-01United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently ceased production at aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Kent, Washington in the first quarter of 2024. Employee count not disclosed.
2024-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024GlobalVariousUSD 161 (millions)Note 6. Business Consolidation and Other Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Facility closure costs recorded in 2024. Specific facilities and employee counts not disclosed in this note.
2024-09-30plant_closurecompletedBrazilBeverage packaging, South AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states production at the Pouso Alegre, Brazil aluminum beverage can facility permanently ceased in Q3 2024; no employee count or charge disclosed.
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultipleUSD 85 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q3 2024 charges of $85 million ($171 million YTD) primarily for facility closure costs, employee severance and benefits tied to restructuring the operating model; no employee counts disclosed.
2024-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-08-162024-02-16GlobalAerospace (discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aerospace business divested to BAE Systems on 2024-02-16 for $5.6 billion; headcount removed not disclosed. Included as YTD-period workforce action.
2024-09-30acquisition_additionannounced2024-10-31Belgium; SpainAerosol packagingother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Late-October 2024 acquisition of Alucan Entec S.A. (impact extruded aluminum packaging) for EUR 82 million; disclosed as subsequent event, headcount added not stated.
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / Operating ModelUSD 85 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily related to facility closure costs and employee severance/benefits from restructuring operating model. Partially offset by insurance proceeds for 2023 fire.
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / Operating ModelUSD 171 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD charges primarily related to facility closure costs and employee severance/benefits from restructuring operating model. Partially offset by insurance proceeds for 2023 fire.
2024-09-30plant_closurecompletedBrazilBeverage Packaging, South AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently ceased production at Pouso Alegre aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Q3 2024.
2024-09-30plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently ceased production at Kent, Washington aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Q1 2024.
2024-09-30acquisition_additioncompletedBelgium, SpainAerosol PackagingUSD 80 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Alucan Entec, S.A. in late October 2024 for initial cash consideration of $80 million. Subsequent event.
2024-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalOperations (operating model restructuring)USD 60 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2024 charges of $60M for facility closure costs and employee severance/benefits tied to operating model restructuring; no employee count disclosed. YTD charge $86M, partly offset by Verona, VA fire insurance proceeds.
2024-06-30plant_closurecompleted2024-03-31United States (Kent, Washington)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Production permanently ceased at the aluminum beverage can facility in Kent, WA in Q1 2024 (prior quarter); no employee count disclosed. Prior closures at St. Paul, MN (Q1 2023) and Wallkill, NY (Q3 2023) also referenced.
2024-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-08-162024-02-16GlobalAerospace (discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aerospace divestiture to BAE Systems closed 2024-02-16 (Q1 2024, prior quarter); headcount removed not disclosed. Included because the filing extensively reports the transaction's financial effects in the current period.
2024-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 60 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily related to facility closure costs and employee severance resulting from restructuring operating model.
2024-06-30plant_closurecompleted2024-03-31Kent, WashingtonBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently ceased production at aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in first quarter 2024.
2024-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-08-162024-02-16United StatesAerospacerestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of aerospace business to BAE Systems completed 2024-02-16 for $5.6B. No employee count disclosed. Business removed from obligor group.
2024-03-31plant_closurecompleted2024-03-31United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Permanently ceased production at aluminum beverage can facility in Kent, Washington in Q1 2024. No employee count disclosed.
2024-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 30 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Facility closure costs of $30M in North & Central America segment for Q1 2024. No employee count disclosed.
2024-03-31restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage packaging, South AmericaUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business consolidation charge of $1M in South America segment for Q1 2024. No employee count disclosed.
2024-03-31plant_closurecompleted2024-03-31Kent, WashingtonBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently ceased production at aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility in Kent, Washington in the first quarter of 2024.
2024-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-02-16GlobalAerospace (Discontinued Operations)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed divestiture of aerospace business on February 16, 2024. Workforce removed from continuing operations.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-03-31St. Paul, Minnesota, United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Production permanently ceased in Q1 2023 (quarter-end used for completion date); headcount affected not disclosed. Note 6 discloses $94 million of aggregate 2023 facility closure costs across all closures, not allocated by facility.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-09-30Wallkill, New York, United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Production permanently ceased in Q3 2023 (quarter-end used); headcount affected not disclosed.
2023-12-31plant_closureannounced2023-12-312024-06-30Kent, Washington, United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced in Q4 2023; permanent cessation of production planned for the first half of 2024 (quarter-end/half-end dates used as proxies). Headcount affected not disclosed.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-09-30Verona, Virginia, United StatesAerosol packaging (Other)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Extruded aluminum slug production permanently ceased in Q3 2023 (quarter-end used) following a plant fire; asset damage costs net of insurance receipts included in facility closure costs, with further insurance proceeds expected.
2023-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-08-162024-02-16United States (primarily Colorado)AerospaceUSD 41 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of aerospace business to BAE Systems under Stock Purchase Agreement dated 2023-08-16; completed 2024-02-16 for a $5.6 billion purchase price (estimated pre-tax gain $4.8 billion). Headcount removed not disclosed; $41 million of transaction costs recorded in 2023 business consolidation and other activities.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited States — St. Paul, MinnesotaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states production ceased permanently in Q1 2023; no employee count or specific dates disclosed. Forms part of the $94 million aggregate facility closure costs recorded in 2023 per Note 6, which are not allocated by site.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited States — Wallkill, New YorkBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states production ceased permanently in Q3 2023; no employee count or specific dates disclosed. Forms part of the $94 million aggregate facility closure costs recorded in 2023 per Note 6, which are not allocated by site.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited States — Verona, VirginiaAerosol packaging (extruded aluminum slug manufacturing)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Production ceased permanently in Q3 2023 following a plant fire. Note 6 states 2023 facility closure costs include asset damage net of insurance receipts for this fire; additional insurance proceeds for replacement and business interruption are expected in future periods as a gain. No employee count disclosed.
2023-12-31plant_closureannouncedUnited States — Kent, WashingtonBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced in Q4 2023; filer states production will cease permanently in the first half of 2024. Specific announcement and completion dates not disclosed. No employee count disclosed.
2023-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-08-162024-02-16United States (primarily Colorado)Aerospace segmentsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Stock Purchase Agreement with BAE Systems, Inc. dated 2023-08-16; divestiture completed 2024-02-16 for a $5.6 billion purchase price, with an estimated $4.8 billion pre-tax gain. Aerospace was 14 percent of 2023 consolidated net sales; no segment headcount disclosed. Note 6 records $41 million of 2023 transaction costs related to the sale (not a severance charge). Beginning with the Q1 2024 Form 10-Q, aerospace results will be presented as discontinued operations for all periods.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-01-012023-03-31United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Permanently ceased production at St. Paul, Minnesota facility in Q1 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-07-012023-09-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Permanently ceased production at Wallkill, New York facility in Q3 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-12-31plant_closureannounced2023-10-012024-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q4 2023 that Kent, Washington facility will permanently cease production in H1 2024. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-07-012023-09-30United StatesAerosol PackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Permanently ceased production at Verona, Virginia extruded aluminum slug facility in Q3 2023 due to plant fire. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-12-31restructuringcompleted2023-01-012023-12-31GlobalMultipleUSD 94 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Facility shutdown costs of $94 million recorded in 2023. Includes costs related to closures noted above. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-03-312023-03-31United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently ceased production at St. Paul, Minnesota facility in Q1 2023.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-09-302023-09-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently ceased production at Wallkill, New York facility in Q3 2023.
2023-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-09-302023-09-30United StatesAerosol PackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently ceased production at Verona, Virginia facility in Q3 2023 due to plant fire.
2023-12-31plant_closureannounced2023-12-312024-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q4 2023 that production at Kent, Washington facility will cease in first half of 2024.
2023-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-09-302024-02-16GlobalAerospaceItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Agreement to sell aerospace business entered in Q3 2023; divestiture completed Feb 16, 2024.
2023-09-30plant_closurecompleted2023-09-30United States — Wallkill, New YorkBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Production ceased at the aluminum beverage can facility during Q3 2023; no employee count or charge disclosed.
2023-09-30plant_closureannounced2024United States — Kent, WashingtonBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company announced permanent cessation of operations at the facility in early 2024; no employee count disclosed.
2023-09-30plant_closureannouncedUnited States — North Las Vegas, NevadaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plans to construct the beverage can plant permanently discontinued; no employee count disclosed.
2023-09-30divestiture_reductionannounced2023-08-16United StatesAerospaceUSD 47 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Stock Purchase Agreement with BAE Systems to sell the aerospace business for ~$5.6B; Q3 charges of $47M include transaction costs. No headcount disclosed; not yet held for sale at quarter-end.
2023-09-30plant_closurecompleted2023-09-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ceased production at Wallkill, New York facility in Q3 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-09-30plant_closureannounced2023-09-302024-01-01United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced permanent cessation of operations at Kent, Washington facility in early 2024. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-09-30otherannounced2023-09-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently discontinued plans to construct North Las Vegas beverage can plant. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-06-30plant_closurecompleted2023-01-012023-03-31St. Paul, MinnesotaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Production ceased at St. Paul, Minnesota facility in Q1 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-06-30plant_closureannounced2023-01-01Wallkill, New YorkBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Planned closure announced in Q1 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-03-31plant_closurecompleted2023-03-31United States (St. Paul, Minnesota)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Production ceased at the aluminum beverage can facility during Q1 2023; no employee count or specific charge disclosed for this closure.
2023-03-31plant_closureannounced2023-01-01United States (Wallkill, New York)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of the aluminum beverage can facility announced during Q1 2023; no employee count, charge, or completion date disclosed. Announcement date shown as quarter start because only the quarter of announcement is stated.
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressConsolidatedBeverage packaging, North and Central America; Beverage packaging, South America; OtherUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2023 charges of $20 million primarily related to facility closure costs; no employee counts disclosed. Segment split: North and Central America $(22)M, EMEA $5M, South America $(2)M, Other $(1)M.
2023-03-31plant_closurecompletedSt. Paul, MinnesotaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Production ceased at St. Paul facility in Q1 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-03-31plant_closureannounced2023-03-31Wallkill, New YorkBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Planned closure announced in Q1 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted20222022-12-31United States (Phoenix, Arizona)Beverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced in Q3 2022 as a permanent closure; the Phoenix facility ceased production in Q4 2022. 2022 segment business consolidation charges of $74 million cover both the Phoenix and St. Paul closures (employee severance and benefits, accelerated depreciation, shutdown costs) plus other charges and are not attributable to a single facility. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted20222023-03-31United States (St. Paul, Minnesota)Beverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced alongside the Phoenix closure in Q3 2022 as a permanent closure; the St. Paul facility ceased production in Q1 2023. Headcount affected not disclosed; closure costs are bundled in the segment's $74 million 2022 consolidation charges shared with Phoenix.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted20222022-09-30Brazil (Santa Cruz)Beverage packaging, South AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Operations ceased during Q3 2022 to rebalance supply/demand and optimize low-cost production; Ball also temporarily reduced production across its remaining Brazilian footprint. The segment's $29 million 2022 consolidation charges relate primarily to a customer contract breach, not the closure. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20222022-09-30Russia (three manufacturing facilities)Beverage packaging, EMEAUSD 435 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale process announced in Q1 2022; sale completed in Q3 2022 for $530 million cash consideration. Associated Q2 2022 non-cash impairment of the Russian long-lived asset group of $435 million shown as the charge; a $222 million gain on disposal was recorded in Q3 2022. Employee headcount transferring with the business was not disclosed.
2022-12-31plant_closurein_progress2022-092023-03-31United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 74 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced during Q3 2022. Consolidated program covering permanent closure of the Phoenix, Arizona facility (ceased production Q4 2022) and the St. Paul, Minnesota facility (ceased production Q1 2023). The $74 million 2022 charge is disclosed only at segment level and covers severance and benefits, accelerated depreciation and other shutdown costs for both facilities combined; no per-facility allocation or employee counts are given. Announcement date shown at month precision because the filing states only the quarter.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted2022-092022-09-30BrazilBeverage packaging, South AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ball permanently ceased operations at its Santa Cruz, Brazil aluminum beverage can manufacturing facility during Q3 2022 to balance supply and demand. Segment business consolidation charges of $29 million for 2022 are described as primarily relating to a regional customer contract breach, with closure costs included only in unspecified 'other charges'; no employee count disclosed. Announcement date shown at month precision because the filing states only the quarter.
2022-12-31otherin_progress2022-09BrazilBeverage packaging, South AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Temporarily reduced production across the remaining Brazilian beverage can manufacturing footprint in Q3 2022; described as a temporary action, not a permanent headcount reduction. No employee count or duration disclosed.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-032022-09-30RussiaBeverage packaging, EMEAUSD 435 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Ball's Russian aluminum beverage packaging business (three manufacturing facilities) completed Q3 2022 for $530 million cash consideration. The $435 million charge is a non-cash impairment of the Russian long-lived asset group recorded in Q2 2022, not severance; a $222 million gain on sale was recorded in Q3 2022, netting to a $213 million charge for the year. No employee headcount transferred or eliminated is disclosed. Announcement date shown at month precision because the filing states only the quarter.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted2022-09-302022-12-31United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Phoenix, Arizona facility ceased production in Q4 2022. Announced in Q3 2022.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted2022-09-302023-03-31United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		St. Paul, Minnesota facility ceased production in Q1 2023. Announced in Q3 2022.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-03-312022-09-30RussiaBeverage Packaging, EMEAItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of Russian aluminum beverage packaging business completed in Q3 2022.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted2022-09-302022-09-30BrazilBeverage Packaging, South AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Santa Cruz, Brazil facility permanently ceased operations in Q3 2022.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted2022-09-302022-12-31Phoenix, ArizonaBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q3 2022; ceased production in Q4 2022. Employee count not specified.
2022-12-31plant_closureannounced2022-09-302023-03-31St. Paul, MinnesotaBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q3 2022; ceased production in Q1 2023. Employee count not specified.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted2022-09-302022-09-30Santa Cruz, BrazilBeverage Packaging, South AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanently ceased operations in Q3 2022. Employee count not specified.
2022-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-09-302022-09-30RussiaBeverage Packaging, EMEAItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold aluminum beverage packaging business in Q3 2022. Employee count not specified.
2022-09-30plant_closurein_progress2022-07-012022-12-31United States — Phoenix, ArizonaBeverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced in Q3 2022; closure expected in Q4 2022. Charges of $34M for Q3/Q9M cover both Phoenix and St. Paul closures combined (severance, benefits, accelerated depreciation, shutdown costs); no per-site charge or employee count disclosed.
2022-09-30plant_closureannounced2022-07-012023-03-31United States — St. Paul, MinnesotaBeverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced in Q3 2022; closure expected in Q1 2023. Shares the $34M charge with the Phoenix closure; no separate employee count disclosed.
2022-09-30plant_closurecompleted2022-09-30Brazil — Santa CruzBeverage packaging, South AmericaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Production ceased during Q3 2022; $8M charge for Q3/Q9M primarily for severance, benefits and shutdown costs. No employee count disclosed.
2022-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-01-012022-09-30RussiaBeverage packaging, EMEAbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Russian aluminum beverage packaging business (three manufacturing facilities) completed Q3 2022 for $530M cash; $435M impairment in Q2 2022 and $222M gain on sale in Q3 2022. Headcount transferred not disclosed.
2022-09-30restructuringin_progressMultipleMultiple segmentsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost-out activities across segments: $6M severance charges in Q3/Q9M for Beverage packaging EMEA, $6M for Other, $2M for Beverage packaging North and Central America. No employee counts disclosed for any of these.
2022-09-30plant_closureannounced2022-09-302023-03-31United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Phoenix, Arizona (Q4 2022) and St. Paul, Minnesota (Q1 2023) facilities. Charges include employee severance, benefits, accelerated depreciation, and shutdown costs.
2022-09-30plant_closurecompleted2022-09-30BrazilBeverage Packaging, South AmericaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Santa Cruz, Brazil facility. Charges include employee severance, benefits, and facility shutdown costs.
2022-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost-out activities across Beverage Packaging, North and Central America ($2M), EMEA ($6M), and Other ($6M) segments involving employee severance and benefits.
2022-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2022-03-312022-09-30RussiaBeverage Packaging, EMEAbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Russian aluminum beverage packaging business completed in Q3 2022. Headcount removed not explicitly quantified.
2022-06-30plant_closureannounced2022-08-04United States (Phoenix, Arizona; St. Paul, Minnesota)Beverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced cessation of beverage can production at two facilities; no employee counts or charges disclosed.
2022-06-30divestiture_reductionin_progress2022-01-01RussiaBeverage Packaging, EMEAUSD 435 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pursuing sale of Russian aluminum beverage packaging business; $435M long-lived asset impairment recorded in Q2 2022. No employee counts disclosed; business did not qualify for held-for-sale presentation at 2022-06-30.
2022-06-30plant_closureannounced2022-08-04United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central Americasubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company announced it will cease production at Phoenix, Arizona and St. Paul, Minnesota beverage can manufacturing facilities. No specific headcount or charges disclosed in this filing.
2021-12-31plant_closurein_progressEurope, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)Beverage packaging, EMEAUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2021 charges relate to plant closures announced in prior years; number of employees affected not disclosed.
2021-12-31plant_closurein_progressSouth AmericaBeverage packaging, South AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2021 charges relate to plant closures announced in prior years; number of employees affected not disclosed.
2021-12-31plant_closurein_progressEMEABeverage packaging, EMEAUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2021 charges in connection with previously announced plant closures; announcement date and affected-employee counts not disclosed
2021-12-31plant_closurein_progressSouth AmericaBeverage packaging, South AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2021 charges in connection with previously announced plant closures; announcement date and affected-employee counts not disclosed
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced closures of certain plants and other activities.
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEMEABeverage PackagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced plant closures, restructuring and other activities.
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes $4 million for previously announced plant closures and $7 million for individually insignificant activities. Partially offset by $22 million tax gain.
2021-09-30othercompletedUnited StatesCorporate / PensionUSD 130 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Settlement losses recognized due to purchase of non-participating group annuity contracts and lump-sum payments for U.S. pension benefit obligations.
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced closures of certain plants and other activities.
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressEMEABeverage PackagingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced plant closures, restructuring and other activities.
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities. Note also includes a $22M gain related to indirect tax gain contingencies, which is not a workforce action.
2021-06-30otherin_progressGlobalCorporate/OtherUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities. Includes $5M impairment charge related to pending sale of minority-owned investment in South Korea.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD -1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Credits of $1 million for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced closures of certain plants and other activities.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressEMEABeverage PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $2 million for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced plant closures, restructuring and other activities.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $1 million for individually insignificant activities.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressOtherOtherUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $5 million for individually insignificant activities.
2020-12-31plant_closurecompletedNorth and Central AmericaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2020 charges relate to previously announced closures of beverage can and end manufacturing facilities (plants ceased production in 2018 per prior-year disclosures); no employee count disclosed. Residual activity of a multi-year program.
2020-12-31restructuringcompletedEurope, Middle East and AfricaBeverage packaging, EMEAUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2020 charges for individually insignificant activities tied to previously announced plant closures, restructuring and other activities; no employee count disclosed. Residual activity of a multi-year program.
2020-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2020-08Brazil (Itupeva)Aerosol packaging (Other)USD 80 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Tubex Industria e Comercio de Embalagens Ltda; $80 million purchase price ($69 million initial cash, plus contingent consideration potential). Employee headcount acquired not disclosed.
2020-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2020-08-31BrazilAerosol packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		August 2020 acquisition of Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda (Itupeva, Brazil) for $80 million purchase price; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalConsolidated (primarily non-reportable 'Other' activities)USD 262 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2020 business consolidation and other activities charges of $262 million (vs. $244 million in 2019), including severance/exit costs for previously announced plant closures plus non-workforce items (pension settlement losses of $120 million, $62 million goodwill impairment, disposition adjustments). Employees affected not disclosed.
2020-12-31plant_closurein_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2020 charges of $5 million for activities tied to previously announced closures of certain beverage can and end manufacturing facilities; closures were announced in prior periods and employee counts are not disclosed.
2020-12-31plant_closurein_progressEurope, Middle East and AfricaBeverage packaging, EMEAUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2020 charges of $10 million for plant closures, restructuring and other activities; employee counts not disclosed.
2020-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2020-08-01BrazilAerosol PackagingUSD 80 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda. Purchase price $80 million. Headcount not disclosed.
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-10-01ArgentinaAerosol Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold Argentina steel aerosol packaging business in Oct 2019. Headcount not disclosed.
2020-12-31restructuringcompleted2020-01-012020-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 262 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Total business consolidation costs of $262 million in 2020. Includes $62 million goodwill impairment in 'Other' segment. Specific employee counts for closures/restructuring not disclosed in footnote.
2020-09-30plant_closurein_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges of $4M for nine months ended 2020-09-30 tied to previously announced closures of beverage can and end manufacturing facilities; no employee count or closure dates disclosed.
2020-09-30plant_closurein_progressEurope, Middle East and AfricaBeverage packaging, EMEAUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges of $8M for nine months ended 2020-09-30 for previously announced plant closures, restructuring and other activities; no employee count or closure dates disclosed.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced closures of certain beverage can and end manufacturing facilities.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressEurope, Middle East and AfricaBeverage PackagingUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced plant closures, restructuring and other activities.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced closures in 2018 of certain beverage can and end manufacturing facilities.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressEurope, Middle East and AfricaBeverage PackagingUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced plant closures, restructuring and other activities.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities.
2020-06-30othercompleted2020-04United StatesCorporate / PensionUSD 97 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Purchase of non-participating group annuity contracts and lump-sum payments triggered settlement accounting and recognition of settlement losses.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced closures in 2018 of certain beverage can and end manufacturing facilities.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressEurope, Middle East and AfricaBeverage PackagingUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for individually insignificant activities in connection with previously announced plant closures, restructuring and other activities.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Expense for individually insignificant activities.
2020-03-31othercompleted2020-04-01United StatesCorporate / PensionUSD 100 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Purchase of non-participating group annuity contracts for certain U.S. pension plans triggering settlement accounting and expected settlement losses.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-092019-09ChinaOther — beverage packaging, Asia PacificUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of the metal beverage packaging business in China completed September 2019 for upfront consideration of approximately $213 million (plus potential additional consideration), per Note 4; a separate $45 million loss on disposal was recorded. The $18 million charge covers estimated employee severance costs and professional services associated with the sale. Affected headcount not disclosed.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-102019-10ArgentinaOther — aerosol packaging (steel aerosol)USD 52 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of the Argentina steel aerosol packaging business (facilities in Garin and San Luis per Note 4) completed October 2019. The $52 million loss on disposal includes a $45 million write-off of cumulative translation adjustments previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive earnings; no severance-specific amount or affected headcount disclosed.
2019-12-31plant_closurecompleted20172018United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closures of can plants in Chatsworth, California and Longview, Texas and the beverage end plant in Birmingham, Alabama, announced in 2017; production ceased during 2018 (Birmingham Q2, Chatsworth and Longview Q3). The FY2019 $8 million represents revised estimates of charges recorded in prior periods. Affected headcount not disclosed.
2019-12-31plant_closurecompleted20172018EuropeBeverage packaging, EuropeUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2019 charges for asset impairments, accelerated depreciation and inventory impairments related to previously announced plant closures and restructuring activities in the Europe segment; the FY2019 disclosure does not allocate the charge by facility. Named closures in this program include Recklinghausen, Germany (ceased production Q3 2017) and San Martino, Italy (closed Q4 2018). Affected headcount not disclosed.
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage packaging, South AmericaUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2019 charges for asset impairments, accelerated depreciation and inventory impairments related to plant closures and restructuring activities; the filing does not specify the facilities, announcement date, completion date or affected headcount for the 2019 activity. Most recently named closure in this segment is Cuiaba, Brazil (ceased operations July 2018).
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-09-302019-09-30ChinaBeverage packaging, Asia PacificUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of China metal beverage packaging business completed September 2019 for ~$213M upfront. Charges of $18M for estimated employee severance and professional services; a $45M loss on disposal was also recorded. Headcount not disclosed.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-10-312019-10-31ArgentinaAerosol packaging (steel aerosol)USD 52 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Argentina steel aerosol packaging business (Garin and San Luis facilities) completed October 2019. $52M loss on disposal, including $45M of cumulative translation adjustments. Headcount not disclosed.
2019-12-31othercompleted2019-12-312019-12-31Saudi ArabiaBeverage packaging, AMEAUSD 64 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Loss of a major customer in December 2019 triggered impairment testing; $64M non-cash impairment of PP&E, intangibles and other assets of the 51%-owned Saudi beverage packaging business. No headcount reduction quantified.
2019-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-09-30United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2019 activity only: $8M of revised estimates for prior-period closures of Chatsworth CA, Longview TX and Birmingham AL facilities (all ceased production in 2018). Closures themselves were reported in prior 10-Ks; headcount not disclosed.
2019-12-31restructuringcompletedNorth AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Revised estimates for closures of Chatsworth, CA; Longview, TX; and Birmingham, AL facilities. Facilities ceased production in 2018.
2019-12-31restructuringcompletedSouth AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Asset impairments, accelerated depreciation, and inventory impairments related to plant closures and restructuring activities.
2019-12-31restructuringcompletedEuropeBeverage PackagingUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Asset impairments, accelerated depreciation, and inventory impairments related to previously announced plant closures.
2019-12-31plant_closurecompletedChinaBeverage PackagingUSD 45 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Loss on sale of metal beverage packaging business in China.
2019-12-31plant_closurecompletedArgentinaAerosol PackagingUSD 52 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Loss on sale of Argentina steel aerosol packaging business.
2019-12-31restructuringcompletedSaudi ArabiaBeverage PackagingUSD 64 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Impairment charge related to property, plant, equipment, and intangible assets due to loss of major customer.
2019-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Revised estimates for closures of Chatsworth, CA; Longview, TX; and Birmingham, AL facilities. Birmingham ceased production Q2 2018; Chatsworth and Longview ceased Q3 2018.
2019-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-07-31BrazilBeverage Packaging, South AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ceased operations at Cuiabá, Brazil facility in July 2018. Equipment relocated to other existing facilities.
2019-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-12-31ItalyBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closed one-line beverage packaging facility in San Martino, Italy in December 2018. Charges include severance, shutdown costs, and asset impairment.
2019-12-31restructuringcompleted2019-12-31Saudi ArabiaBeverage Packaging, AMEAUSD 64 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Impairment of long-lived and other assets in Saudi Arabia triggered by loss of major customer in December 2019.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-09-30ChinaBeverage Packaging, Asia PacificUSD 45 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of metal beverage packaging business in China completed in September 2019.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-10-31ArgentinaAerosol PackagingUSD 52 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Argentina steel aerosol packaging business completed in October 2019.
2019-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-09-302019-09-30ChinaBeverage packaging, Asia Pacific (Other)USD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of China metal beverage packaging business completed September 2019 for ~$213M upfront. A $45M loss on disposal plus $16M of employee severance and professional services were recorded; no employee count disclosed.
2019-09-30divestiture_reductionannounced2019-08-312019-10-31ArgentinaOther — steel aerosol packaging (Garin and San Luis facilities)USD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement announced August 2019 to sell Argentina steel aerosol business; classified held for sale at quarter-end with a $7M fair-value allowance plus $45M cumulative translation adjustment charged to earnings. Transaction closed October 2019. No employee count disclosed. Announcement month stated; day set to month-end.
2019-09-30plant_closurecompletedArgentinaBeverage Packaging, South AmericaUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Argentina steel aerosol packaging business; assets held for sale as of Sept 30, 2019. $7M allowance applied to carrying value.
2019-09-30divestiture_reductioncompletedChinaBeverage Packaging, Asia PacificUSD 45 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of metal beverage packaging business in China completed in Sept 2019. $45M loss on disposal recorded.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Revised estimates for prior period closures in Chatsworth, CA; Longview, TX; and Birmingham, AL. $1M charge in Q3 2019.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage Packaging, South AmericaUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Facility shutdown costs, asset impairment, and accelerated depreciation. $13M charge in Q3 2019.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressEuropeBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Asset impairments and accelerated depreciation related to plant closures. $6M charge in Q3 2019.
2019-06-30divestiture_reductionin_progress2018-12-312019-12-31ChinaBeverage packaging, Asia PacificUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six-month 2019 severance and professional services charges for the planned sale of the China beverage packaging business ($3M in Q2); transaction expected to close in second half of 2019. No employee count disclosed.
2019-06-30plant_closurein_progressBrazilBeverage packaging, South AmericaUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2019 charges for facility shutdown costs, asset impairment, accelerated depreciation and other restructuring costs; no employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2019-06-30plant_closurein_progressEuropeBeverage packaging, EuropeUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2019 charges for asset impairments, accelerated depreciation and inventory impairments tied to previously announced plant closures and restructuring; no employee count disclosed.
2019-06-30plant_closurecompleted2018-09-30United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2019 revised-estimate charges for prior-period closures of Chatsworth CA, Longview TX and Birmingham AL facilities (production ceased 2018); no employee counts disclosed.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for revised estimates related to previously announced closures of Chatsworth, CA; Longview, TX; and Birmingham, AL facilities.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage PackagingUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges composed of facility shutdown costs, asset impairment, accelerated depreciation and other costs related to restructuring activities.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressEuropeBeverage PackagingUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for asset impairments, accelerated depreciation and inventory impairments related to previously announced plant closures and restructuring activities.
2019-03-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2018-12-312019-12-31ChinaBeverage packaging, Asia PacificUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2019 charge for estimated employee severance and professional services tied to the planned sale of the China beverage packaging business (~$225 million consideration); transaction expected to close in second half of 2019. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2019-03-31plant_closurecompleted2018-12-31ItalyBeverage packaging, Europerestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		San Martino, Italy plant ceased production in Q4 2018; Q1 2019 included $2 million of credits from updated severance and facility shutdown cost estimates for Recklinghausen (Germany) and San Martino closures. Employee counts not disclosed.
2019-03-31restructuringin_progressEuropeBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD -2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Credits of $2 million resulting from updated estimates for costs of employee severance and benefits and facility shutdown costs in connection with closures of Recklinghausen, Germany, and San Martino, Italy, plants.
2019-03-31restructuringin_progressNorth and Central AmericaBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $1 million for individually insignificant activities.
2019-03-31restructuringin_progressSouth AmericaBeverage Packaging, South AmericaUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $1 million for individually insignificant activities.
2019-03-31restructuringin_progressOtherOtherUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $13 million, including $1 million for individually insignificant activities.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2017United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Three closures announced in 2017: can plants in Chatsworth, CA and Longview, TX (ceased production Q3 2018) and end plant in Birmingham, AL (ceased Q2 2018). 2018 charge covers severance, shutdown costs, impairment and accelerated depreciation; 2017 charges of $33 million were recorded previously. Chatsworth facility was sold in Q4 2018 for an $18 million gain. Affected headcount not disclosed.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompletedBrazilBeverage packaging, South AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cuiabá facility ceased operations in July 2018; equipment relocated to other existing South American facilities. The $4 million covers restructuring activities including this closure (severance, shutdown costs, impairment, accelerated depreciation), not solely this site. Headcount not disclosed.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompletedItalyBeverage packaging, EuropeUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One-line beverage packaging facility in San Martino closed in Q4 2018 (December 2018); charge covers severance, shutdown costs, impairment and accelerated depreciation. Headcount not disclosed. A separate $18 million residual charge for the 2017 Recklinghausen, Germany closure is excluded as a prior-year action.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited StatesU.S. steel food and steel aerosol packaging business (former food and aerosol packaging segment)USD 41 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale completed July 31, 2018 for approximately $600 million cash plus a 49% equity-method interest in the Ball Metalpack joint venture; business included nine U.S. plants. $41 million pretax loss on sale recorded in business consolidation and other activities. Removed headcount not disclosed.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2018-12-132019China (PRC)Beverage packaging, Asia Pacificother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement announced December 13, 2018 for upfront consideration of approximately $225 million plus potential additional consideration tied to relocation of an existing facility; subject to regulatory approvals with closing expected in the second half of 2019. Headcount to be removed not disclosed. Related goodwill of the Asia Pacific reporting unit was $78 million at year-end.
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressAerosol packaging (former food and aerosol packaging segment)USD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2018 expense for employee severance and benefits, accelerated depreciation and inventory impairment related to manufacturing cost rationalization. Filer does not state affected headcount, locations, or program completion; completion status inferred as ongoing.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2018 charges for severance, facility shutdown, asset impairment and accelerated depreciation covering closures of Birmingham, Alabama (ceased Q2 2018) and Chatsworth, California and Longview, Texas (ceased Q3 2018). Chatsworth facility sold in Q4 2018 with an $18 million gain. Affected-employee counts not disclosed.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Residual 2018 charges related to the Reidsville, North Carolina facility, which ceased production in 2017; customers transferred to other U.S. facilities.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompletedGermanyBeverage packaging, EuropeUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2018 charges for employee benefits, severance, facility shutdown and other costs tied to the Recklinghausen facility, which ceased production in Q3 2017; capacity transitioned to existing European facilities.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-12-31ItalyBeverage packaging, EuropeUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		One-line beverage packaging facility in San Martino closed in December 2018; charges cover severance, shutdown costs, asset impairment and accelerated depreciation.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompletedBrazilBeverage packaging, South AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cuiabá beverage packaging facility ceased operations in July 2018; equipment relocated to other existing South American facilities. Charges cover severance, shutdown costs, asset impairment and accelerated depreciation.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-07-31United StatesFood and aerosol packaging (former reportable segment)USD 41 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		U.S. steel food and steel aerosol packaging business sold 2018-07-31 for approximately $600 million cash plus a 49 percent interest in the Ball Metalpack joint venture; nine manufacturing plants transferred. A $41 million loss was recorded in business consolidation and other activities. Headcount transferred not disclosed.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2018-12-132019-12-31ChinaBeverage packaging, Asia Pacificother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement announced 2018-12-13 to sell China beverage packaging facilities for approximately $225 million upfront plus potential additional consideration; subject to regulatory approvals, expected to close in the second half of 2019. Assets not classified as held for sale at 2018-12-31. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-06-30North Carolina, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Reidsville facility ceased production at end of June 2017, but closure costs and activities continued into 2018. Note 6 mentions $2M charges in 2018 related to this closure.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-06-30Alabama, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Birmingham facility ceased production during Q2 2018. Note 6 mentions $12M expense for severance, shutdown, impairment, etc. for Birmingham, Chatsworth, and Longview.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-09-30California, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Chatsworth facility ceased production during Q3 2018. Sold in Q4 2018 with $18M gain.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-09-30Texas, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Longview facility ceased production during Q3 2018.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-07-31BrazilBeverage Packaging, South AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Cuiabá facility ceased operations in July 2018. Note 6 mentions $4M charges for restructuring including this closure.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-12-31ItalyBeverage Packaging, EuropeItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		San Martino facility closed in December 2018. Note 6 mentions $26M charges for severance, shutdown, impairment, etc.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-07-31United StatesFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 41 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sold U.S. steel food and steel aerosol packaging business on July 31, 2018. Recorded $41M loss. Employees transferred to joint venture Ball Metalpack.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Facility ceased production in 2017; charges recorded in 2018 related to closure.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Chatsworth, CA and Longview, TX facilities ceased production in Q3 2018; Birmingham, AL facility ceased production in Q2 2018. $12 million expense for severance, shutdown, impairment, etc.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-12-31BrazilBeverage Packaging, South AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cuiabá, Brazil facility closed in July 2018. $4 million charges for severance, shutdown, impairment.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-12-31ItalyBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		San Martino, Italy facility closed in Q4 2018. $26 million charges for severance, shutdown, impairment.
2018-12-31plant_closurecompleted2017-09-30GermanyBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Recklinghausen, Germany facility ceased production in Q3 2017. $18 million charges recorded in 2018 for benefits, severance, shutdown.
2018-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-07-31United StatesOther (Legacy Food and Aerosol)USD -41 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold U.S. steel food and steel aerosol packaging business on July 31, 2018. Recorded $41 million loss on sale.
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Current Liabilities And Accrued Employee Costs [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Current Liabilities And Accrued Employee Costs [Member] / Metal Beverage Packaging Europe [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Other Current Liabilities And Accrued Employee Costs [Member] / Metal Beverage Packaging North And Central America [Member]USD -6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30plant_closurecompleted2018-09-30United States (Chatsworth, California; Longview, Texas)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Chatsworth and Longview beverage can plants ceased production during Q3 2018; $9M charge for severance, facility shutdown, impairment, and accelerated depreciation. No employee count disclosed.
2018-09-30plant_closurecompleted2018-06-30United States (Birmingham, Alabama)Beverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Birmingham beverage end manufacturing facility ceased production during Q2 2018. No employee count disclosed.
2018-09-30plant_closurecompleted2018-07-31Brazil (Cuiabá)Beverage packaging, South AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cuiabá beverage packaging plant ceased operations in July 2018; equipment relocated to other South American facilities. No employee count disclosed.
2018-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-07-31United StatesFormer food and aerosol packaging segment (non-reportable)USD 38 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of U.S. steel food and steel aerosol packaging business; $38M loss recorded. Nine plants transferred. No employee count disclosed.
2018-09-30plant_closureannounced2018-10-012018-12-31Italy (San Martino)Beverage packaging, Europesubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced October 2018 intent to cease production at San Martino plant in December 2018; impact not yet estimable. No employee count disclosed.
2018-09-30plant_closurecompleted2018-09-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Chatsworth, CA and Longview, TX beverage can facilities and Birmingham, AL beverage end facility ceased production in Q3 2018. $9M expense recorded for severance, benefits, shutdown costs, and impairment.
2018-09-30plant_closurecompleted2018-09-30GermanyBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Recklinghausen plant ceased production in Q3 2017; $2M charge recorded in Q3 2018 for employee benefits, severance, and shutdown costs.
2018-09-30plant_closureannounced2018-10-012018-12-31ItalyBeverage Packaging, Europesubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company announced intent to cease production at San Martino, Italy plant in December 2018. Impact estimate not available.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressCorporate Reconciling Items And Eliminations [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressMetal Beverage Packaging Europe [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressMetal Beverage Packaging North And Central America [Member]USD -6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30plant_closurecompleted2018-06-30United States — Birmingham, AlabamaBeverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Beverage end manufacturing facility ceased production during Q2 2018 as part of announced 2018 closures; no employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30plant_closurein_progress2018-09-30United States — Chatsworth, CaliforniaBeverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Beverage can manufacturing facility expected to cease production by end of Q3 2018; no employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30plant_closurein_progress2018-09-30United States — Longview, TexasBeverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Beverage can manufacturing facility expected to cease production by end of Q3 2018; no employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30plant_closurecompleted2018-07-31Brazil — CuiabáBeverage packaging, South AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Operations ceased July 2018 (subsequent to quarter-end); equipment to be relocated to other South American facilities; no employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-07-31United StatesFood and aerosol packagingUSD 41 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		U.S. steel food and steel aerosol packaging business sold July 31, 2018, forming Ball Metalpack joint venture; nine plants transferred; $41M allowance applied to assets held for sale; no employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30plant_closurecompleted2017-09-30Germany — RecklinghausenBeverage packaging, EuropeUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant ceased production Q3 2017; current-period charges of $6M severance/benefits and $7M facility shutdown costs recorded in H1 2018; majority of closure costs expected paid by end of 2018; no employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30plant_closurecompleted2017-06-30United States — Reidsville, North CarolinaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant ceased production in 2017; $2M charge recorded in H1 2018 for closure-related costs; no employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30plant_closurein_progress2018-09-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $2 million related to closure of Reidsville, NC plant which ceased production in 2017. Chatsworth, CA and Longview, TX plants expected to cease production by end of Q3 2018.
2018-06-30plant_closurecompleted2018-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Birmingham, Alabama beverage can manufacturing facility ceased production at the end of June 2018.
2018-06-30plant_closurein_progress2018-12-31GermanyBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $1 million for employee severance and $7 million for facility shutdown costs related to Recklinghausen plant closure (ceased production Q3 2017). Majority of costs expected to be paid by end of 2018.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $4 million for employee severance, benefits, accelerated depreciation, and inventory impairment related to manufacturing cost rationalization.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressMetal Beverage Packaging Europe [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressMetal Beverage Packaging North And Central America [Member]USD -6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-03-31plant_closurein_progress2018-06-30United States (Birmingham, Alabama; Longview, Texas)Beverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Beverage can plants in Longview and beverage end plant in Birmingham expected to cease production by end of Q2 2018; no employee count disclosed. Announced in 2017.
2018-03-31plant_closurein_progress2018-09-30United States (Chatsworth, California)Beverage packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Beverage can manufacturing plant expected to cease production by end of Q3 2018; no employee count disclosed. Announced in 2017.
2018-03-31plant_closurecompleted2017-09-30Germany (Recklinghausen)Beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant ceased production in Q3 2017; Q1 2018 recorded $4M severance/benefits and $6M facility shutdown costs. Majority of closure costs expected paid by end of 2018.
2018-03-31plant_closurecompleted2017-06-30United States (Reidsville, North Carolina)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant ceased production in 2017; Q1 2018 recorded $2M in additional closure-related charges.
2018-03-31plant_closurein_progress2018-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $2 million related to closure of Reidsville, NC plant which ceased production in 2017.
2018-03-31plant_closurein_progress2018-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Birmingham, AL and Longview, TX plants expected to cease production by end of Q2 2018. Revised estimates resulted in $5 million income.
2018-03-31plant_closurein_progress2018-09-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central Americarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Chatsworth, CA plant expected to cease production by end of Q3 2018. Revised estimates resulted in $5 million income.
2018-03-31plant_closurein_progress2018-12-31GermanyBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $4 million for employee severance and $6 million for facility shutdown costs for Recklinghausen plant which ceased production in Q3 2017.
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressMetal Beverage Packaging Europe [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressMetal Beverage Packaging North And Central America [Member]USD -5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-012017-03-31United States (Weirton, West Virginia)Food and aerosol packagingUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Flat sheet production and end-making facility announced for closure in Q1 2016; ceased production in Q1 2017. 2017 charges were shutdown costs and accelerated depreciation; severance was charged in 2016.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-122017-06-30United States (Reidsville, North Carolina)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Beverage can plant ceased production at the end of June 2017; 2017 charges covered severance and benefits, shutdown costs, impairment and accelerated depreciation.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-032017-03-31United States (Hubbard, Ohio)Food and aerosol packagingother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Paint and general line can plant sold in March 2017 for approximately $32 million cash, producing a $15 million gain on sale; no headcount impact disclosed.
2017-12-31plant_closurein_progress2017-082018-09-30United States (Chatsworth, CA; Longview, TX; Birmingham, AL)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Two can plants and one end plant to cease production in 2018 (Birmingham by end of Q2 2018; Longview and Chatsworth by end of Q3 2018). An additional $4 million of shutdown, impairment and accelerated depreciation charges was recorded in 2017; majority of charges expected to be paid by end of Q3 2018.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2017-09-30Germany (Recklinghausen)Beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 59 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Beverage container and end production facility ceased production in Q3 2017; $22 million of shutdown, impairment and accelerated depreciation charges also recorded in 2017, with roughly $15 million of additional expense expected.
2017-12-31plant_closurein_progress2017-082018-09-30United States (Alabama, California, Texas)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Combined 2017 charges for the three announced closures: $29M employee severance/benefits plus $4M facility shutdown, impairment and accelerated depreciation. Birmingham ends plant expected to cease by end of Q2 2018; Chatsworth and Longview can plants by end of Q3 2018. No employee counts disclosed.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-122017-06-30United States (North Carolina)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Reidsville plant announced December 2016, ceased production end of June 2017; $9M of 2017 charges for severance, shutdown, impairment and accelerated depreciation. No employee count disclosed.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2017-09-30GermanyBeverage packaging, EuropeUSD 81 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Recklinghausen container and end production ceased in Q3 2017. 2017 charges of $59M severance/benefits plus $22M facility shutdown, impairment and accelerated depreciation; approximately $15M of additional expense expected, mostly payable by end of 2018. Announcement date not disclosed; no employee count disclosed.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-012017-03-31United States (West Virginia)Food and aerosol packagingUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Weirton flat sheet and end-making facility announced Q1 2016, ceased production Q1 2017; $7M of 2017 charges for facility shutdown and accelerated depreciation. Multi-year program — only current-year charges captured. No employee count disclosed.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-03-31United States (Ohio)Food and aerosol packagingother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Paint and general line can plant in Hubbard, Ohio sold in March 2017 for approximately $32M cash; a $15M gain was recorded. No employee count disclosed.
2017-12-31othercompleted2017-08-31United StatesCorporate — defined benefit pension plansUSD 44 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		August 2017 purchase of non-participating group annuity contracts ($224M) transferring pension obligations for certain U.S. plans, triggering a $44M settlement loss; lump-sum settlements also included. Pension de-risking rather than a headcount action; no employees affected disclosed.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-12-012017-06-30North Carolina, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Reidsville facility ceased production end of June 2017. Customers supplied by other US facilities.
2017-12-31plant_closurein_progress2017-09-012018-06-30Alabama, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Birmingham beverage end manufacturing facility expected to cease production by end of Q2 2018.
2017-12-31plant_closurein_progress2017-09-012018-09-30California, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Chatsworth beverage can manufacturing facility expected to cease production by end of Q3 2018.
2017-12-31plant_closurein_progress2017-09-012018-09-30Texas, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Longview beverage can manufacturing facility expected to cease production by end of Q3 2018.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2017-09-30GermanyBeverage Packaging, EuropeItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Recklinghausen facilities ceased production in Q3 2017. Capacity transitioned to existing European Ball facilities.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-03-012017-03-31West Virginia, USAFood and Aerosol PackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Weirton facility ceased production in Q1 2017. Capacity consolidated into other US facilities.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-03-31Ohio, USAFood and Aerosol PackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sold paint and general line can plant in Hubbard, Ohio in March 2017.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-12-012017-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 9 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reidsville, NC beverage packaging plant ceased production end of June 2017. $9M charge recorded in 2017 for severance, shutdown costs, and impairment.
2017-12-31plant_closurein_progress2017-07-012018-09-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 33 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Chatsworth and Longview plants expected to cease production end of Q3 2018; Birmingham end of Q2 2018. $29M severance and $4M other costs recorded in 2017.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2017-07-012017-09-30GermanyBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 81 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Recklinghausen container and end production facilities ceased production in Q3 2017. $59M severance and $22M other costs recorded in 2017.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2016-03-012017-03-31United StatesFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 7 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Weirton, WV flat sheet production and end-making facility ceased production in Q1 2017. $7M charge recorded in 2017.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30GlobalBeverage PackagingItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold portion of legacy beverage packaging business and select Rexam assets. 22 manufacturing facilities sold (12 Ball, 10 Rexam). Employee count not explicitly disclosed for divestiture.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30GlobalBeverage PackagingItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired 100% of Rexam. 54 manufacturing facilities acquired. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for acquisition.
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Current Liabilities And Accrued Employee Costs [Member]USD 100,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Current Liabilities And Accrued Employee Costs [Member] / Corporate Non Segment [Member] / Non Reportable Segments And Other Business Activities [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Current Liabilities And Accrued Employee Costs [Member] / Operating Segments [Member] / Food And Aerosol Packaging [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Current Liabilities And Accrued Employee Costs [Member] / Operating Segments [Member] / Metal Beverage Packaging Europe [Member]USD 67,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Current Liabilities And Accrued Employee Costs [Member] / Operating Segments [Member] / Metal Beverage Packaging North And Central America [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-09-30plant_closurein_progress2017-07-012018-06-30United States (Longview, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q3 2017 announcement of beverage can plant (Longview) and beverage end plant (Birmingham) closures; $29M severance/benefits plus $4M facility shutdown, impairment and accelerated depreciation charges. No employee count disclosed.
2017-09-30plant_closurein_progress2017-07-012018-09-30United States (Chatsworth, California)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Chatsworth beverage can plant closure announced in Q3 2017, expected to cease production by end of Q3 2018. Charges reported combined with Longview and Birmingham ($33M total). No employee count disclosed.
2017-09-30plant_closurecompleted2016-12-012017-06-30United States (Reidsville, North Carolina)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Reidsville facility ceased production in Q2 2017; $7M of charges recorded in first nine months of 2017 for severance, shutdown costs, impairment and accelerated depreciation. No employee count disclosed.
2017-09-30plant_closurecompleted2017-01-012017-07-31Germany (Recklinghausen)Beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 62 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Recklinghausen plant ceased production July 31, 2017; Q3 charges of $55M severance/benefits and $7M facility shutdown/impairment. Approximately $30M of additional expense expected. No employee count disclosed.
2017-09-30plant_closurecompleted2016-10-012017-03-31United States (Weirton, West Virginia)Food and aerosol packagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Weirton plant ceased production in Q1 2017; $6M of facility shutdown and accelerated depreciation charges recorded in first nine months of 2017. No employee count disclosed.
2017-09-30othercompleted2017-08-012017-09-30United StatesCorporate / U.S. defined benefit pension plansUSD 41 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		August 2017 purchase of non-participating group annuity contracts transferring approximately $224M of pension benefit obligation, triggering settlement accounting and a $41M settlement loss. Not a headcount reduction per se; captured as a workforce-related action.
2017-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30Global (22 facilities across North America, Europe, Brazil)Beverage packaging (Divestment Business sold to Ardagh)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestment Business sale to Ardagh completed June 30, 2016 (prior period); 22 manufacturing facilities divested. No employee count disclosed. Included here only because Q3 2017 settlement of remaining items and removal of volume guarantees is disclosed.
2017-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30Global (54 facilities acquired across North America, Europe, South America, AMEA)Beverage packaging (Rexam PLC)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Rexam acquisition closed June 30, 2016 (prior period); 54 manufacturing facilities acquired. No employee headcount from the acquisition is disclosed in this filing.
2017-09-30plant_closurein_progress2017-07-012018-09-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Chatsworth, CA; Longview, TX; and Birmingham, AL facilities. Chatsworth expected to cease production by end of Q3 2018; Birmingham and Longview by end of Q2 2018. Charges of $29M for severance/benefits and $4M for shutdown/impairment recorded in Q3 2017.
2017-09-30plant_closurecompleted2016-12-012017-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Reidsville, NC facility which ceased production in Q2 2017. Charges of $7M recorded in first nine months of 2017.
2017-09-30plant_closurecompleted2017-01-012017-07-31GermanyBeverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 62 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Recklinghausen facility which ceased production July 31, 2017. Charges of $55M for severance/benefits and $7M for shutdown/impairment recorded in Q3 2017. Additional expense of approx $30M expected.
2017-09-30plant_closurecompleted2017-01-012017-03-31United StatesFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Weirton, WV plant which ceased production in Q1 2017. Charges of $6M recorded in first nine months of 2017.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 83,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressFood And Aerosol Packaging [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressMetal Beverage Packaging Europe [Member]USD 55,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressMetal Beverage Packaging North And Central America [Member]USD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressMetal Beverage Packaging South America [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressNon Reportable Segments And Other Business Activities [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30plant_closureannounced3602017-07-312018-06-30Germany (Recklinghausen)Beverage packaging, EuropeEUR 62 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		After-tax charge; ~80% severance/benefits, ~10% equipment removal, ~10% accelerated depreciation. Charges expected through end of Q2 2018.
2017-06-30plant_closurein_progressUnited States (Reidsville, North Carolina)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Facility ceased production during Q2 2017; charge covers severance, shutdown costs, impairment, accelerated depreciation and disposal. No employee count disclosed.
2017-06-30plant_closurein_progressUnited States (Weirton, West Virginia)Food and aerosol packagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant ceased production during Q1 2017; Q2 2017 charge of $2M ($5M YTD) for facility shutdown costs and accelerated depreciation. No employee count disclosed.
2017-06-30plant_closureannounced3602017-07-312018-06-30GermanyBeverage Packaging, EuropeEUR 62 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Recklinghausen beverage container and end production facilities. Charge includes severance, placement, pension, equipment removal, and asset write-downs.
2017-06-30plant_closurecompleted2017-03-312017-03-31United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reidsville, North Carolina plant ceased production. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2017-03-31plant_closurecompleted2017-03-31United States — Reidsville, North CarolinaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges for employee severance and accelerated depreciation related to plant closure; no employee count disclosed.
2017-03-31plant_closurecompleted2017-03-31United States — Weirton, West VirginiaFood and aerosol packagingUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Facility shutdown costs and accelerated depreciation; plant ceased production during Q1 2017. No employee count disclosed.
2017-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30Global (Ball legacy beverage packaging businesses and select Rexam can assets)Beverage packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestment Business sold to Ardagh for $3.42 billion concurrent with Rexam acquisition; 22 manufacturing facilities sold. No headcount figure disclosed.
2017-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30Global (North America, Europe, South America, AMEA)Beverage packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Rexam PLC acquired for £2.9 billion cash plus stock; 54 manufacturing facilities acquired. No employee headcount added disclosed.
2017-03-31plant_closurecompleted2017-03-31United States — Hubbard, OhioFood and aerosol packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Paint and general line can facility sold for approximately $32 million with a $15 million gain recorded. No employee count disclosed.
2017-03-31plant_closurecompletedNorth Carolina, USABeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Reidsville plant; $3 million charge for employee severance and accelerated depreciation.
2017-03-31plant_closurecompletedWest Virginia, USAFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Weirton plant which ceased production in Q1 2017; $3 million charge for facility shutdown costs and accelerated depreciation.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-072016-06Bristol, Virginia, United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Beverage end-making plant closure announced July 2015; ceased production in Q2 2016 with capacity transitioned to other North American end-making facilities. The $4 million charge was recorded in 2016 (a $19 million charge was recorded in 2015 and is not extracted). Headcount affected not disclosed.
2016-12-31plant_closurein_progress2016-032017-03Weirton, West Virginia, United StatesFood and aerosol packagingUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced during Q1 2016 (announcement month approximated as quarter-end). Flat sheet production and end-making facility; production expected to cease in early 2017 (completion month approximated) with capacity consolidated into other U.S. plants. The 2016 charge of $18 million covered employee severance and benefits, facility shutdown costs, and asset impairment and disposal. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2016-12-31plant_closureannounced2016-122017-06Reidsville, North Carolina, United StatesBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Beverage can plant closure announced December 2016; production expected to cease mid-2017 (month approximated) with customers supplied from other U.S. facilities. Q4 2016 charge of $9 million covered employee severance, pension and other benefits, asset impairments, and facility shutdown and disposal costs. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2016-12-31plant_closureannounced2017-03-02Recklinghausen, GermanyBeverage packaging, Europesubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent event disclosed on the filing date: production at the Recklinghausen, Germany beverage can plant is intended to cease only after due negotiation and agreement with the Works Council. No headcount, charge, or completion date disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-022016-06-30Global (U.S., Europe, South America, AMEA)Beverage packaging (primarily)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of Rexam PLC completed June 30, 2016 for £2.9 billion ($3.8 billion) cash plus 32.25 million treasury shares. Added 54 manufacturing facilities (17 U.S., 20 Europe, 12 South America, 5 AMEA) and 11 pension plans plus two retiree medical plans. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2016-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-022016-06-30United States (8 plants), Europe (12 plants), Brazil (2 plants)Beverage packaging (Divestment Business)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of the Divestment Business to Ardagh Group completed June 30, 2016 for $3.42 billion, concurrent with the Rexam acquisition; 22 manufacturing facilities sold. Pre-tax gain of $344 million recorded in 2016; pension plans in certain locations divested, resulting in an $80 million non-cash curtailment charge. Employee headcount transferred not disclosed.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-072016-06-30United States — Bristol, VirginiaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Beverage end-making facility ceased production in Q2 2016; capacity transitioned to existing North American end-making plants. $4 million of charges recorded in 2016 (closure announced July 2015, with $19 million recorded in 2015).
2016-12-31plant_closurein_progress2016-122017-06-30United States — Reidsville, North CarolinaBeverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Beverage packaging plant closure announced December 2016, to cease production mid-2017; Q4 2016 charge comprised severance, pension and other benefits, asset impairments and facility shutdown costs. Customers to be supplied from other U.S. facilities.
2016-12-31plant_closurein_progress2016-03-312017-03-31United States — Weirton, West VirginiaFood and aerosol packagingUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Flat sheet production and end-making facility closure announced in Q1 2016, expected to cease production in early 2017; capacity consolidated into other U.S. Ball facilities. Charge composed of severance and benefits, facility shutdown costs, and asset impairment/disposal costs.
2016-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-10-312016-10-31United States — Baltimore, MarylandFood and aerosol packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of specialty tin manufacturing facility for approximately $24 million cash; a $9 million gain on sale was recorded. No headcount disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-02-192016-06-30Global (U.S., Europe, South America, AMEA)Beverage packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Rexam PLC closed June 30, 2016 for £2.9 billion ($3.8 billion) cash plus 32.25 million treasury shares; 54 manufacturing facilities acquired (17 U.S., 20 Europe, 12 South America, 5 AMEA). No employee count disclosed; Rexam contributed $2.3 billion of net sales in 2016.
2016-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-02-192016-06-30United States, Europe, BrazilBeverage packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divestment Business sold to Ardagh concurrently with the Rexam acquisition on June 30, 2016 for $3.42 billion; 22 manufacturing facilities sold (8 U.S., 12 Europe, 2 Brazil), comprising 12 legacy Ball and 10 Rexam facilities. No headcount disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-01-312016-01-31United States — Annapolis Junction, MarylandAerospaceUSD 36 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Wavefront for $36 million cash net of cash acquired; systems/network engineering and software services provider to U.S. government and commercial customers. Value shown is purchase consideration, not a severance charge. No headcount disclosed.
2016-12-31plant_closureannounced2017-03-02Germany — RecklinghausenBeverage packaging, Europesubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced March 2, 2017 (after fiscal year-end) intent to cease production, subject to negotiation and agreement with the Works Council. No headcount or charge disclosed.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-072016-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 4 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Bristol, Virginia beverage end-making facility ceased production in Q2 2016. $4 million charge recorded in 2016 for severance, pension, and other benefits.
2016-12-31plant_closureannounced2016-122017-06-30United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 9 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Reidsville, NC beverage packaging plant announced for closure in mid-2017. $9 million charge recorded in Q4 2016 for severance, pension, asset impairments, and shutdown costs.
2016-12-31plant_closureannounced2016-032017-03United StatesFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 18 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Weirton, WV food and aerosol packaging flat sheet production and end-making facility expected to cease production in early 2017. $18 million charge recorded in 2016 for severance, benefits, shutdown, and asset impairment.
2016-12-31restructuringcompleted2016-122016-12-31United StatesFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 10 (millions)Note 5. Business Consolidation and Other Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Q4 2016 charge of $10 million for accelerated depreciation of rationalized equipment and write-offs of costs associated with relocated assets to align capacity with customer requirements.
2016-12-31plant_closureannounced2016-12-312017-06-30North Carolina, United StatesBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 9 (millions)Note 5. Business Consolidation and Other Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in December 2016; expected to cease production in middle of 2017. Charge comprised of employee severance, pension and other benefits, asset impairments, and facility shut down and disposal costs.
2016-12-31plant_closurein_progress2016-03-312017-03-31West Virginia, United StatesFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 18 (millions)Note 5. Business Consolidation and Other Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in first quarter 2016; expected to cease production in early 2017. Charge composed of employee severance and benefits, facility shutdown costs, and asset impairment and disposal costs.
2016-12-31restructuringcompleted2016-12-312016-12-31United StatesFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 10 (millions)Note 5. Business Consolidation and Other Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Rationalized certain manufacturing equipment in fourth quarter 2016 to align production capacity with customer requirements. Charge consisted of accelerated depreciation and write-offs.
2016-12-31plant_closureannounced2017-03-02Recklinghausen, GermanyBeverage Packaging, Europesubsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced March 2, 2017, intent to cease production after negotiation and agreement with Works Council.
2016-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30Global (UK, US, Europe, South America, AMEA)Beverage packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired 100% of Rexam PLC for £2.9B cash plus 32.25M treasury shares; 54 manufacturing facilities acquired. No employee headcount disclosed.
2016-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30Global (US, Europe, Brazil)Beverage packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sold Divestment Business to Ardagh Group for $3.42B; 22 manufacturing facilities sold. No employee headcount disclosed.
2016-09-30plant_closurein_progress2016-01-012017-03-31United States (Weirton, West Virginia)Food and aerosol packagingUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of flat sheet production and end-making facility announced Q1 2016; charges of $14M for nine months ended Sep 30, 2016 for severance, shutdown costs, and asset impairment. Production ceasing early 2017. No employee count disclosed.
2016-09-30plant_closurecompleted2015-07-012016-06-30United States (Bristol, Virginia)Beverage packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		End-making facility closure announced Q3 2015; ceased production Q2 2016. Charges of $4M for nine months ended Sep 30, 2016. No employee count disclosed.
2016-09-30plant_closurecompleted2016-09-012016-10-31United States (Baltimore, Maryland)Food and aerosol packagingother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreed to sell specialty tin manufacturing facility for approximately $25M; transaction closed October 2016. No employee count disclosed.
2016-09-30plant_closurein_progress2016-09-30Bristol, Virginia, North AmericaBeverage Packaging, North and Central AmericaUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Plant closure to better position company to meet customer demand. Charges include $19 million in severance, pension and other employee benefits.
2016-09-30restructuringcompleted2016-06-302016-09-30GlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 58 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Vesting of replacement awards for Rexam employees whose employment ended due to acquisition or sale of Divestment Business. Recorded as expense in business consolidation and other activities.
2016-06-30plant_closurein_progress2016-06-302017-03-31Weirton, West Virginia, United StatesFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced during first six months of 2016; flat sheet production and end-making facility to cease production in early 2017. Charges comprise employee severance and benefits, facility shutdown costs, and asset impairment and disposal costs. Employee count not disclosed.
2016-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30United Kingdom and global (Rexam operations)Metal beverage packaging (corporate and other segment pending segment realignment)USD 196 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Rexam PLC completed June 30, 2016; 54 manufacturing facilities acquired. Headcount added not disclosed. $196M pretax transaction costs expensed as incurred; $71M compensation expense for replacement awards recorded in business consolidation.
2016-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30United States, Europe, BrazilMetal beverage packaging (Divestment Business)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Divestment Business to Ardagh completed June 30, 2016 for $3.42 billion; 22 manufacturing facilities sold (12 Ball, 10 Rexam). Headcount removed not disclosed. Pre-tax gain of $331M recorded.
2016-06-30plant_closureannounced2016-06-302017-03-31United StatesFood and Aerosol PackagingUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Weirton, West Virginia plant; production to cease in early 2017. Charges include employee severance, benefits, facility shutdown, and asset impairment.
2016-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30GlobalMetal Beverage Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Rexam PLC completed. Headcount not explicitly disclosed; 54 manufacturing facilities acquired.
2016-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-06-302016-06-30GlobalMetal Beverage Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Divestment Business to Ardagh Group S.A. completed. Headcount not explicitly disclosed; 22 manufacturing facilities sold.
2016-03-31plant_closureannounced2017-01-31Weirton, West Virginia, United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of flat sheet production and end-making facility announced during Q1 2016; production to cease in early 2017. Charge covers severance and benefits, shutdown costs, and asset impairment/disposal; no employee count disclosed.
2016-03-31acquisition_additioncompletedAnnapolis Junction, Maryland, United StatesAerospace and technologiesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired in January 2016 for $36 million cash net of cash acquired; results included in aerospace and technologies segment from acquisition date. No headcount disclosed.
2016-03-31divestiture_reductionannouncedNot specifiedMetal beverage packagingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		April 2016 Equity and Asset Purchase Agreement to divest a metal beverage packaging business (plus select Rexam can assets) for approximately $3.42 billion to satisfy regulatory conditions for the Rexam acquisition. No headcount disclosed.
2016-03-31plant_closureannounced2016-03-312017-03-31West Virginia, United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Weirton, WV plant announced in Q1 2016; production to cease in early 2017. Charges of $9 million comprised employee severance, benefits, facility shutdown, and asset impairment. Employee count not disclosed.
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressAsiaMetal beverage packagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $4 million related to business reorganization activities in Asia operations and ongoing costs for previously closed facilities. Employee count not disclosed.
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressEuropeMetal beverage packagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $4 million for professional services and other costs associated with the proposed acquisition of Rexam. Employee count not disclosed.
2015-12-31plant_closurein_progress2015-072016-06-30Bristol, Virginia, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia — North America end-makingUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		End-making facility closure announced July 2015; production expected to cease in Q2 2016 with capacity transitioned to other North American end-making plants. Of the $18.8M 2015 charge, $16.8M was severance, pension and other employee benefits. No headcount disclosed.
2015-12-31restructuringcompletedAsia (People's Republic of China operations)Metal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia — Asia operationsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2015 charges for business reorganization in Asia operations; the amount also covers ongoing costs of previously closed facilities. No headcount or completion date disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-022015-02Canton, Ohio, United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 29 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Sonoco's metal end and closure manufacturing facilities in February 2015 with a long-term supply agreement; $29.1M cash paid at closing (associated charge shown is acquisition consideration, labeled 'other'), plus $10.5M contingent cash and $24.4M contingent noncash consideration. Headcount not disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-102015-12BrazilMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia — Brazilbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement reached in Oct–Nov 2015 to acquire all noncontrolling interests in the Latapack-Ball joint venture for ~5.7M treasury shares ($403.0M) and $17.4M cash; completed December 2015. The subsidiary was already consolidated, so no incremental headcount was disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2015-02-192016-06-30Global — Rexam PLC (United Kingdom-based)Metal beverage packaging (global)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Recommended cash-and-stock offer (407 pence cash plus 0.04568 new Ball shares per Rexam share) valuing Rexam at £4.3B ($6.6B); expected to close in H1 2016 subject to EC, Brazil CADE and FTC approvals and completion of required divestitures. Headcount impact not disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-01United StatesAerospace and technologiessubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		In January 2016 the company announced it had acquired Wavefront Technologies, a specialized engineering cyber firm; stated to be not material to the company. Headcount not disclosed.
2015-12-31plant_closurein_progress2015-07-012016-06-30United States — Bristol, VirginiaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia (end-making)USD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced July 2015; facility to cease production in Q2 2016. Charge comprises $16.8M severance, pension and employee benefits plus $2.0M other. No affected-employee count disclosed.
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressPeople's Republic of ChinaMetal beverage packaging, AsiaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2015 charges for business reorganization in Asia operations and ongoing costs of previously closed facilities; no headcount disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-02-012015-02-28United States — Canton, OhioMetal food and household products packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Sonoco's metal end and closure facilities for $29.1M cash plus contingent consideration; no headcount added disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-10-012015-12-31BrazilMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired remaining Latapack-Ball joint venture interests for ~5.7M treasury shares ($403.0M) and $17.4M cash; completed December 2015. No headcount disclosed.
2015-12-31otherannounced2015-02-192016-06-30United Kingdom / EuropeMetal beverage packaging, Europe (pending Rexam PLC acquisition)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Recommended offer to acquire Rexam PLC announced 2015-02-19; expected to close in H1 2016 subject to regulatory approvals. No workforce impact quantified in this filing.
2015-12-31plant_closureannounced2015-07-012016-06-30United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, AmericasUSD 19 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Bristol, Virginia end-making facility announced July 2015; expected to cease production Q2 2016. $18.8 million charges recorded in 2015 for severance, pension, and other benefits.
2015-12-31plant_closureannounced2015-12-312016-06-30United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Bristol, Virginia, metal beverage packaging end-making facility. Charges of $18.8 million recorded in 2015, comprised of $16.8 million in severance, pension and other employee benefits.
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-12-312015-12-31AsiaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Business reorganization activities in metal beverage packaging, Asia, operations and ongoing costs related to previously closed facilities.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-312015-12-31EuropeMetal Beverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Write down of property held for sale to fair value less cost to sell.
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-12-312015-12-31GlobalCorporateUSD 98 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Professional services and other costs associated with the proposed acquisition of Rexam.
2015-09-30plant_closureannounced2015-07-012016-06-30United States — Bristol, VirginiaMetal beverage packaging, Americas & Asia (end-making facility)USD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced during Q3 2015; initial charges comprise $19.0M severance, pension and other employee benefits plus $1.2M other items. No employee count disclosed. Announcement date approximated to quarter start as only the quarter is stated.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressChinaMetal beverage packaging, Asia — business reorganization activitiesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		YTD 2015 charges for Asia reorganization and ongoing costs of previously closed facilities; no employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressGermany to SwitzerlandMetal beverage packaging, Europe — European headquarters relocation and headcount reductionsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		YTD 2015 charges for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and HQ relocation from Germany to Switzerland, plus $5.0M additional tax expense related to the relocation (excluded from charge figure). No employee count disclosed.
2015-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2015-02-012015-02-01United States — Canton, OhioMetal food and household products packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Sonoco's metal end and closure manufacturing facilities completed February 2015 for $29.1M cash plus contingent consideration; no headcount added disclosed. Announcement date approximated to month.
2015-09-30otherannounced2015-10-27BrazilLatapack-Ball joint venturesubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		JV partners agreed to exchange all Latapack-Ball interests for 6 million Ball treasury shares; subject to regulatory approvals. No workforce impact quantified.
2015-09-30plant_closureannounced2015-09-302016-06-30United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Bristol, Virginia, metal beverage packaging end-making facility. Charges of $20.2 million recorded in Q3 2015, comprised of $19.0 million in severance, pension and other employee benefits.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressEuropeMetal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $1.3 million in Q3 2015 related to headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland.
2015-06-30plant_closureannounced2015-07-012016-06-30United States — Bristol, VirginiaMetal beverage packaging (end-making facility)USD 19 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		After-tax charge covers severance, pension and benefit costs, asset write-down and closure costs; production to cease during Q2 2016. Employee count not disclosed.
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressEurope (Germany to Switzerland)Corporate — European headquarters relocationUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2015 charges of $1.3M (Q1) and $0.6M (Q2) for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and HQ relocation, plus $1.7M and $1.6M additional tax expense. Employee counts not disclosed.
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressAsia (People's Republic of China)Metal beverage packaging, AsiaUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges during first six months of 2015 for business reorganization activities and ongoing costs related to previously closed facilities. Employee counts not disclosed.
2015-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2015-02-012015-02-28United States — Canton, OhioMetal food and household products packagingUSD 29 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Sonoco metal end and closure manufacturing facilities with long-term supply agreement; headcount added not disclosed. Cash paid at closing $29.1M plus contingent consideration.
2015-06-30otherannounced2015-02-192016-06-30United Kingdom / GlobalMetal beverage packaging (proposed Rexam PLC acquisition)USD 44 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Proposed all-share-and-cash acquisition of Rexam PLC (£4.3B / $6.6B equity value); $44.1M professional services and other costs recorded in H1 2015 ($20.2M Q1, $23.9M Q2). Headcount impact not disclosed; expected close H1 2016.
2015-06-30restructuringin_progress2015-01-01EuropeMetal Beverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q2 2015 charge for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives, and relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland.
2015-06-30restructuringin_progress2015-01-01AsiaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD 2015 charges for business reorganization activities in Asia operations and ongoing costs for previously closed facilities.
2015-06-30plant_closureannounced2015-07-012016-06-30United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 19 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of beverage packaging end-making facility in Bristol, Virginia. Expected after-tax charge includes employee severance, pension, and other benefit costs.
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressAsia (People's Republic of China)Metal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2015 charges for business reorganization in Asia operations plus ongoing costs at previously closed facilities; no employee counts disclosed.
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressEurope (headquarters relocation from Germany to Switzerland)Metal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges cover headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and European HQ relocation; an additional $1.7 million of tax expense related to the relocation is excluded from the charge value. No employee counts disclosed.
2015-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-02-01United States (Canton, Ohio)Metal food and household products packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Sonoco metal end and closure facilities completed February 2015 for $29.1 million cash plus contingent consideration; headcount added not disclosed.
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressAsiaMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges related to business reorganization activities in Asia operations and ongoing costs for previously closed facilities.
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressEuropeMetal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives, relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland, and related tax expense.
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesMetal food & household products packagingUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges related to pending closure of Danville, Illinois steel aerosol packaging facility.
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 1,400,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Metal Beverage Packaging Europe [Member]USD 1,200,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressOperating Segments [Member] / Metal Food And Household Products Packaging [Member]USD 200,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-112014-12United States (Danville, Illinois)Metal food and household products packagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Steel aerosol container facility ceased production December 2014; production assets redeployed to other North American facilities. An additional $4.9 million was charged in 2013 when the closure was announced; headcount affected not disclosed.
2014-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2014United States (Oakdale, California)Metal food and household products packagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2014 charge eliminated certain food can production; the $6.2 million also includes voluntary separation program charges that are not separately quantified.
2014-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2014Metal food and household products packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Voluntary separation programs recorded in 2014; related charges are included within the combined $6.2 million Oakdale reduction-in-force/voluntary-separation charge and are not separately disclosed.
2014-12-31restructuringin_progress2012Europe (headquarters relocation from Germany to Switzerland)Metal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2014 charges primarily for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and relocation of European headquarters; part of a multi-year program with charges also recorded in 2012 and 2013. A further $1.1 million was charged in Q4 2014 for European business reorganization activities.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2014Asia (PRC operations)Metal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Net 2014 charges for Asia business reorganization activities plus ongoing costs of previously closed facilities; segment restructuring reserve balance was zero at December 31, 2014.
2014-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2014People's Republic of ChinaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Plastic motor oil container and pail manufacturing business sold in the first quarter of 2014; net loss of $0.4 million recorded. Headcount affected by the sale not disclosed.
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-02United States (Canton, Ohio)Metal food and household products packagingsubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Metal end and closure facilities acquired in February 2015, after fiscal year-end; to become part of the metal food and household products packaging segment. Headcount acquired not disclosed.
2014-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2015-02-19United Kingdom (Rexam PLC)Metal beverage packagingsubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Recommended cash-and-stock offer announced February 19, 2015 valuing Rexam at approximately $6.6 billion; subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and not consummated. No workforce headcount figures disclosed for the target.
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-112014-12-31United States — Danville, IllinoisMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced November 2013; facility ceased production December 2014. Only the FY2014 charge of $3.9M is captured; no employee count disclosed.
2014-12-31reduction_in_forcein_progress2014United States — Oakdale, CaliforniaMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2014 charges for a reduction in force eliminating certain food can production, bundled with voluntary separation program costs; components not separately quantified and no completion date stated.
2014-12-31restructuringin_progress2014Europe — Germany to SwitzerlandMetal Beverage Packaging, Europe and CorporateUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2014 charges primarily for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and relocation of the European headquarters; employee counts not disclosed.
2014-12-31restructuringin_progress2014Asia — People's Republic of ChinaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Net FY2014 charges for business reorganization in Asia operations plus ongoing costs of previously closed facilities; employee counts not disclosed.
2014-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted20142014People's Republic of ChinaMetal Food and Household Products Packaging (plastic motor oil container and pail business)USD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale completed during the first quarter of 2014 with a recorded net loss of $0.4M; headcount removed through the sale not disclosed.
2014-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2015-02-19United Kingdom (target: Rexam PLC)Metal packagingsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Recommended cash-and-stock offer announced after fiscal year-end (equity value £4.3 billion / $6.6 billion); target headcount not disclosed.
2014-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2015-02United States — Canton, OhioMetal Food and Household Products Packagingsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of metal end and closure facilities announced in February 2015, after fiscal year-end; headcount added not disclosed.
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-012014-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Danville, Illinois steel aerosol packaging facility. Announced Nov 2013, ceased production Dec 2014. Charge of $3.9 million recorded in 2014.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2014-01-012014-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Reduction in force to eliminate certain food can production in Oakdale, California facility, and voluntary separation programs.
2014-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2014-01-012014-12-31ChinaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of plastic motor oil container and pail manufacturing business in PRC. Net loss of $0.4 million.
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-012014-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Danville, Illinois steel aerosol container manufacturing facility. Ceased production in December 2014. Charge relates to costs in connection with the announced closure.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2014-12-312014-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction in force to eliminate certain food can production in Oakdale, California facility, as well as charges related to voluntary separation programs.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2014-12-312014-12-31EuropeMetal Beverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and the relocation of the company's European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2014-12-312014-12-31AsiaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charges related to business reorganization activities in the company's metal beverage packaging, Asia, operations.
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 11,800,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-12-31restructuringin_progress Operating Segments / Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And AsiaUSD -1,700,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-12-31restructuringin_progress Operating Segments / Metal Beverage Packaging EuropeUSD 900,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-12-31restructuringin_progress Operating Segments / Metal Food And Household Products PackagingUSD 12,600,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-09-30reduction_in_forcein_progressUnited States (Oakdale, California)Metal food and household products packagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q3 2014 charge for a reduction in force eliminating certain food can production, plus completion of a voluntary separation program; no employee count disclosed.
2014-09-30plant_closurein_progress2013-12-312014-12-31United States (Danville, Illinois)Metal food and household products packagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of steel aerosol packaging facility announced in Q4 2013, scheduled for second half of 2014; $3.8M charges recorded in first nine months of 2014; no employee count disclosed.
2014-09-30plant_closurecompleted2013-01-012013-12-31United States (Elgin, Illinois)Metal food and household products packagingUSD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Prior-year closure completed December 2013; included here only because the filing describes it as context for 2013 comparatives. No employee count disclosed.
2014-09-30plant_closurecompleted2013-07-012013-12-31China (Shenzhen, PRC)Metal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 72 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately $72 million pretax compensation agreement with PRC government to close Shenzhen facility and relocate capacity; $5.0M severance reimbursement received in Q1 2014. No employee count disclosed.
2014-09-30otherin_progressEurope (Germany to Switzerland)Metal beverage packaging, Europe / CorporateUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland with headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives, and $6.1M additional tax expense in first nine months of 2014; no employee count disclosed.
2014-09-30otherin_progressPoland (Lublin)Metal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Write-off of previously capitalized costs associated with the Lublin facility and other activities; no employee count disclosed.
2014-09-30voluntary_separationin_progressUnited States (Oakdale, California)Metal food and household products packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Voluntary separation program completed during Q3 2014 alongside the Oakdale reduction in force; no employee count disclosed.
2014-09-30reduction_in_forcecompletedOakdale, CaliforniaMetal food and household products packagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction in force to eliminate certain food can production and completion of voluntary separation program.
2014-09-30plant_closurein_progress2013-12-312014-12-31Danville, IllinoisMetal food and household products packagingUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of steel aerosol packaging facility announced in Q4 2013, expected to complete in second half of 2014.
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressEuropeCorporate / Metal Beverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives, and relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland.
2014-09-30restructuringcompletedLublin, PolandMetal Beverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Write off of previously capitalized costs associated with the facility.
2014-09-30othercompletedUnited StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Migration of certain hourly employees from a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan to a Ball-sponsored plan.
2014-09-30restructuringin_progress Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And Asia / Operating SegmentsUSD -1,700,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-09-30restructuringin_progress Metal Food And Household Products Packaging / Operating SegmentsUSD 9,100,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 7,400,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-06-30plant_closurein_progressUnited States — Danville, IllinoisMetal Food & Household Products PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced in Q4 2013 (exact date not disclosed); closure planned for second half of 2014. Q1 2014 charge of $2.0M also recorded; no employee count disclosed.
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressGermany to SwitzerlandMetal Beverage Packaging, Europe and CorporateUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 charge covers headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and European HQ relocation; Q1 2014 charge was $1.2M plus $2.0M relocation-related tax expense (Q2: $2.1M/$2.0M tax). No employee count disclosed.
2014-06-30restructuringin_progress2013-10-012014-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Danville, Illinois steel aerosol packaging facility. Q2 2014 charge of $1.7M recorded.
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressEuropeCorporate / Metal Beverage Packaging EuropeUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland. Q2 2014 charges of $1.1M for headcount reductions and $2.0M for tax expense.
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges related to previously closed facilities and other insignificant activities in Q2 2014.
2014-06-30restructuringin_progress Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And Asia / Operating SegmentsUSD -1,400,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 2,400,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-06-30restructuringin_progress Metal Food And Household Products Packaging / Operating SegmentsUSD 3,800,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-03-31plant_closurein_progress2013-10-012014-12-31United States — Danville, IllinoisMetal food and household products packagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure announced in Q4 2013, planned for second half of 2014; $2.0M charge recorded in Q1 2014. No employee count disclosed.
2014-03-31restructuringin_progress2013-07-01Europe — headquarters relocation from Germany to SwitzerlandMetal beverage packaging, Europe; CorporateUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2014 charges for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and European HQ relocation; additional $2.1M tax expense also recorded. No employee count disclosed.
2014-03-31plant_closurecompleted2013-01-012013-12-31China — ShenzhenMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure and relocation occurred in 2013; Q1 2014 reflects $5.0M compensation received for severance reimbursement. No employee count disclosed.
2014-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2014-01-012014-03-31ChinaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia — plastic motor oil container and pail businessrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business sold during Q1 2014 with a $0.8M gain recorded. No headcount associated with the sale disclosed.
2014-03-31plant_closurein_progress2013-10-012014-12-31Illinois, USAMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Danville, Illinois steel aerosol packaging facility announced in Q4 2013. $2.0 million charges recorded in Q1 2014. Employee count not disclosed.
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressEuropeCorporate / Metal Beverage Packaging EuropeUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives, and relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland. Employee count not disclosed.
2014-03-31restructuringin_progress Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And Asia / Operating SegmentsUSD -100,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-03-31restructuringin_progress Metal Food And Household Products Packaging / Operating SegmentsUSD 1,700,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 1,600,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-072013-12-31Shenzhen, People's Republic of ChinaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure executed under an approximately $72 million pretax compensation agreement with the PRC government covering land and buildings, machinery, business interruption losses and severance; capacity relocated by year-end 2013. Severance compensation receivable in 2014.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		12-ounce beverage can production eliminated at the Milwaukee facility during 2013; charges of $9.7 million comprised $4.6 million accelerated depreciation, $2.1 million severance and employee benefits, and $3.0 million other costs.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2012-08United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		2013 net charges primarily for ongoing costs of the Columbus, Ohio and Gainesville, Florida facility closures (announced August 2012, completed in 2012) and for 2013 voluntary separation programs.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2011Europe (European headquarters relocated from Germany to Switzerland)Metal beverage packaging, Europe (and Corporate)USD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year program first disclosed in 2011; 2013 charges of $11.3 million (about $10.6 million Europe segment, $0.7 million corporate) primarily for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and the headquarters relocation from Germany to Switzerland.
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-022013-12-31Elgin, Illinois, United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Metal food and aerosol container plant closed December 2013; capacity consolidated into other Ball facilities. 2013 charges of $29.0 million: $16.0 million severance, pension and employee benefits, $4.2 million land and building write-down, and $8.8 million accelerated depreciation and other closure costs.
2013-12-31plant_closureannounced2013-112014-12-31Danville, Illinois, United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Steel aerosol packaging plant closure announced November 2013, planned for the second half of 2014. Charges of $4.9 million recorded in Q4 2013; roughly $5 million additional expected in 2014. Production to shift to other North American plants.
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-072013-12-31China (Shenzhen)Metal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 72 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately $72 million pretax compensation agreement with the PRC government covering land/building, equipment, business interruption and severance; capacity relocated by end of 2013. Compensation partly offsets closure costs rather than being a pure charge.
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-022013-12-31United States (Elgin, Illinois)Metal food and household products packagingUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Facility ceased production in Q4 2013; charges comprise $16.0M severance/pension/benefits, $4.2M land and building write-down, $8.8M accelerated depreciation and other closure costs. Headcount not disclosed.
2013-12-31plant_closureannounced2013-112014-12-31United States (Danville, Illinois)Metal food and household products packagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Steel aerosol facility closure announced in Q4 2013 with production to end in the second half of 2014; $4.9M charged in 2013 with approximately $5M additional expected in 2014. Headcount not disclosed.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013-01-012013-12-31United States (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)Metal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Elimination of 12-ounce beverage can production during 2013; charges of $4.6M accelerated depreciation, $2.1M severance and employee benefits, $3.0M other costs. Announcement date not specified beyond 'during 2013'.
2013-12-31restructuringin_progress2013-01-01EuropeMetal beverage packaging, Europe and CorporateUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2013 charges for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and relocation of the European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2013-12-31voluntary_separationin_progress2013-01-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Net 2013 charges covering ongoing costs of the previously announced Columbus, Ohio and Gainesville, Florida closures plus voluntary separation programs. Closures were announced in 2012; only current-year activity captured. Headcount not disclosed.
2013-12-31othercompleted2013-01-012014-01-01United States (Weirton, West Virginia)Metal food and household products packagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge to migrate certain hourly employees from a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan to a Ball-sponsored plan effective 2014-01-01; associated multi-employer curtailment loss of $9.8M recorded in 2013. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-022013-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Elgin, Illinois facility. Total charges of $29.0 million recorded in 2013, including $16.0 million for severance, pension and other employee benefits.
2013-12-31plant_closureannounced2013-112014-06-30United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced closure of Danville, Illinois steel aerosol packaging facility in second half of 2014. Recorded $4.9 million in charges in 2013; additional $5 million expected in 2014.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013-072013-12-31People's Republic of ChinaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and Asiarestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Signed compensation agreement with PRC government to close Shenzhen manufacturing facility and relocate production capacity by end of 2013. Compensation received offset costs.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted20132013-12-31United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Elimination of 12-ounce beverage can production from Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility. Recorded charges of $9.7 million, including $2.1 million for severance and other employee benefits.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted20132013-12-31EuropeMetal Beverage Packaging, Europe / CorporateUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charges primarily for headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives and relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland.
2013-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted20132013-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charge to migrate certain hourly employees from a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan to a Ball-sponsored plan as of January 1, 2014.
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-02-012013-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Elgin, Illinois facility. Charges include $16.0M for severance, pension and other employee benefits.
2013-12-31plant_closureannounced2013-11-012014-06-30United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Danville, Illinois steel aerosol container manufacturing facility. Additional charges of approx $5M expected in 2014.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013-07-012013-12-31ChinaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and Asiarestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Shenzhen manufacturing facility and relocation of production capacity. Compensation agreement signed for approx $72M pretax.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013-01-012013-12-31United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Elimination of 12-ounce beverage can production from Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility. Charges include $2.1M for severance and other employee benefits.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013-01-012013-12-31EuropeCorporateUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount reductions, cost-out initiatives, and relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland.
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1502012-12-012012-12-31MexicoMetal Food and Household Products Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Envases del Plata S.A. de C.V., a producer of extruded aluminum aerosol packaging.
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressRepresents the information pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Metal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia.USD -3,200,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressCorporate and intercompany eliminationsUSD 200,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 16,900,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressMetal food and household products packagingUSD 19,900,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-09-30plant_closurein_progress2013-07-012013-12-31Shenzhen, People's Republic of ChinaMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		July 2013 compensation agreement (~$72M pretax) to vacate Shenzhen facility; nine-month charges include $6.6M severance (compensable in Q4) and $1.5M uncompensated costs. $28.4M compensation received in Q3, $17.3M deferred.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Eliminating 12-ounce beverage can production; nine-month charges comprise $4.6M accelerated depreciation, $1.6M severance and employee benefits, $2.5M other costs. No employee count disclosed.
2013-09-30plant_closurein_progress2013-01-012013-12-31Elgin, Illinois, United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure announced in Q1 2013, scheduled December 2013. Nine-month charges: $16.0M severance/pension/benefits, $4.2M land and building write-down, $7.8M accelerated depreciation and other closure costs. No employee count disclosed.
2013-09-30plant_closurein_progress2012-08-01Columbus, Ohio and Gainesville, Florida, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing costs in 2013 related to previously announced closures plus voluntary separation programs; nine-month net charges $8.4M. Original 2012 initial charges were $31.3M. No employee count disclosed.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressGermany to SwitzerlandMetal beverage packaging, Europe / CorporateUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland; nine-month charges for headcount reductions and implementation costs. No employee count disclosed.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progress2014-01-01Weirton, West Virginia, United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2013 charge to migrate certain hourly employees from a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan to a Ball-sponsored plan effective January 1, 2014; related curtailment losses of $4.1M (Ball plans) and $9.8M (multi-employer) in nine months. No employee count disclosed.
2013-09-30othercompleted2013-10-28United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 27 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: $27.0M accounts receivable provision recorded in Q3 for a segment customer's October 28, 2013 bankruptcy filing against a ~$46.5M receivable balance. Not a workforce action per se but disclosed as a subsequent-event charge within the restructuring footnote; retained for completeness of Q3 subsequent events.
2013-09-30plant_closurein_progress2013-01-012013-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products PackagingUSD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Elgin, Illinois facility announced in Q1 2013. Q3 and YTD charges of $1.9M and $28.0M respectively for severance, pension, write-downs, and accelerated depreciation.
2013-09-30plant_closurein_progress2013-07-012013-12-31ChinaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Vacation and relocation of Shenzhen manufacturing facility. YTD charges of $8.1M for severance and other costs, partially offset by government compensation.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progress2013-01-01United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Elimination of 12-ounce beverage can production from Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility. YTD charges of $8.7M for accelerated depreciation, severance, and other costs.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progress2012-08-01United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ongoing costs related to previously announced closures of Columbus, Ohio and Gainesville, Florida facilities and voluntary separation programs. YTD charges of $8.4M.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progress2013-01-01EuropeCorporateUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland. YTD charges of $5.5M for headcount reductions and implementation costs.
2013-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted1502012-12-012012-12-31MexicoMetal Food and Household Products Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Envases del Plata S.A. de C.V., a producer of extruded aluminum aerosol packaging, employing approximately 150 people.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD -3,300,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-09-30restructuringin_progressMetal food and household products packagingUSD 18,400,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-09-30restructuringin_progressCorporate and intercompany eliminationsUSD 200,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 15,300,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted1502012-12-01MexicoMetal Food & Household Products Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Envases, an extruded aluminum aerosol packaging producer in Mexico, for $56.0M net of cash acquired plus $72.7M assumed debt; facility employs approximately 150 people.
2013-06-30plant_closurein_progress2013-01-012013-12-31United States (Elgin, Illinois)Metal Food & Household Products PackagingUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Elgin facility closure announced in Q1 2013, planned for December 2013. First-half charges of $26.1M include $16.0M severance/benefits, $4.2M land and building write-down, and $5.9M accelerated depreciation and closure costs. Approximately $7M additional charges expected in remainder of 2013 and Q1 2014. No employee count disclosed.
2013-06-30plant_closurein_progressUnited States (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)Metal Beverage Packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2013 charge to eliminate 12-ounce beverage can production at Milwaukee facility to balance regional supply and demand. Charges comprised $3.6M accelerated depreciation, $2.0M severance and employee benefits, $1.5M other costs. No employee count disclosed.
2013-06-30plant_closurein_progressUnited States (Columbus, Ohio; Gainesville, Florida)Metal Beverage Packaging, Americas & Asiarestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing costs related to previously announced closures of Columbus, Ohio and Gainesville, Florida facilities plus voluntary separation programs. Q1 and Q2 2013 net charges of $1.5M and $3.9M respectively. No employee count disclosed.
2013-06-30restructuringin_progress2012-07-01Germany to SwitzerlandMetal Beverage Packaging, Europe / CorporateUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland (completed Q3 2012); Q1 and Q2 2013 implementation cost charges of $2.4M and $1.7M. No employee count disclosed.
2013-06-30otherin_progress2013-12-31United States (Weirton, West Virginia)Metal Food & Household Products PackagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2013 charge to migrate certain hourly employees from a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan to a Ball-sponsored plan effective December 31, 2013. No employee count disclosed.
2013-06-30plant_closurein_progress2013-01-012013-12-31United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Elgin, Illinois facility announced in Q1 2013. Q1 and Q2 charges totaled $26.1 million ($16.0M severance/benefits, $4.2M asset write-down, $5.9M accelerated depreciation). Additional charges of approx $7M expected in remainder of 2013 and Q1 2014.
2013-06-30restructuringin_progress2013-04-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Elimination of 12-ounce beverage can production at Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility. Q2 charges of $7.1M ($3.6M accelerated depreciation, $2.0M severance/benefits, $1.5M other costs).
2013-06-30restructuringin_progress2013-01-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ongoing costs related to previously announced closures of Columbus, Ohio and Gainesville, Florida facilities and voluntary separation programs. Q1 net charge $1.5M, Q2 charge $3.9M.
2013-06-30restructuringin_progress2013-04-012013-12-31United StatesMetal food and household products packagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Migration of certain hourly employees from multi-employer defined benefit pension plan to Ball-sponsored plan as of Dec 31, 2013. Q2 charge of $5.9M.
2013-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted1502012-12-01MexicoMetal food and household products packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Envases del Plata S.A. de C.V. in Dec 2012. Facility employs approximately 150 people.
2013-06-30restructuringin_progress Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And AsiaUSD -3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-06-30restructuringin_progress Metal Food And Household Products PackagingUSD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-06-30restructuringin_progress Unallocated Amount To SegmentUSD 200,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 15,200,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-03-31plant_closureannounced2013-03-312013-12-31United States — Elgin, IllinoisMetal food and household products packagingUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge comprises $16.5M severance/pension/employee benefits and $4.3M accelerated depreciation and closure costs; approximately $12M additional charges expected in remainder of 2013. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2013-03-31plant_closurein_progressUnited States — Columbus, Ohio and Gainesville, FloridaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Net charges in Q1 2013 for ongoing costs related to previously announced facility closures and voluntary separation programs; approximately $10M additional charges expected in remainder of 2013. Closures previously announced; announcement date not stated in this filing.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressEurope — Germany to SwitzerlandCorporate — European headquarters relocationUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2013 charges primarily for implementation costs of the Q3 2012 relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland; headcount affected not disclosed.
2013-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted1502012-12-312012-12-31Mexico — San Luis PotosíMetal food and household products packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition completed December 2012; facility employs approximately 150 people. Cash paid of $55.9M net of cash acquired plus assumed debt of $72.7M; goodwill of $61.4M recorded at March 31, 2013.
2013-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted1502012-12-01MexicoMetal food and household products packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Envases del Plata S.A. de C.V. in December 2012; facility employs approximately 150 people.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Business consolidation and other activity charges of $22.7 million recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Employee count affected not disclosed.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progress Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And AsiaUSD -3,100,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-03-31restructuringin_progress Metal Food And Household Products PackagingUSD 18,800,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-03-31restructuringin_progress Unallocated Amount To SegmentUSD 200,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 15,900,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-12-31plant_closurein_progress2012-08United States (Columbus, Ohio; Gainesville, Florida)Metal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure of the Columbus, Ohio beverage container facility and the Gainesville, Florida end facility to consolidate 12-ounce container and end production capacity. Total 2012 charges of $50.2 million ($31.3M in Q3; $18.9M in Q4), comprising $20.4M severance, pension and other employee benefits (including a related voluntary separation program completed within the segment), $19.9M accelerated depreciation on abandoned assets, $5.3M write-down of real property to net realizable value and $4.6M tooling and spares obsolescence. Further closure charges of approximately $13.1 million expected in the first half of 2013. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closureannounced2013-022013-12-31United States (Elgin, Illinois)Metal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 21 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced February 2013, after fiscal year-end. Facility producing aerosol and specialty steel cans and flat steel sheet will cease production in Q4 2013, with capacity consolidated into other Ball facilities. Estimated after-tax charge of approximately $21 million for employee severance, pension and other employee benefit costs, write-down of certain fixed assets to net realizable value and other closure costs. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1502012-12Mexico (San Luis Potosi)Metal food and household products packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition completed December 2012 of Envases del Plata S.A. de C.V., a producer of extruded aluminum aerosol packaging, for cash of $55.9 million net of cash acquired plus assumed debt of $72.7 million; $79.1 million of goodwill recorded. The single manufacturing facility employs approximately 150 people.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-08ItalyMetal beverage packaging, Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition completed August 2012 of Tubettificio Europeo S.p.A., a small regional Italian manufacturer of metal beverage packaging containers, for cash of approximately $15.3 million; operations consolidated into existing Ball facilities. Headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31voluntary_separationcompletedUnited StatesCorporate headquarters; Aerospace and technologiesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Q4 2012 charge for a voluntary separation program offered to corporate headquarters and aerospace and technologies employees. Headcount affected and program completion status not explicitly stated; no further related charges disclosed.
2012-12-31restructuringcompletedEurope (relocation from Germany to Zurich, Switzerland)Metal beverage packaging, Europe; Corporaterestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year program: European headquarters relocated from Germany to Zurich, Switzerland during Q3 2012. 2012 charges of $6.3 million in the metal beverage packaging, Europe segment and $6.2 million at corporate; 2011 planning charges of $1.6 million (segment) and $2.5 million (corporate) excluded as prior-year. Relocated-employee headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closurein_progress2012-08-01United States — Columbus, Ohio and Gainesville, FloridaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closures of the Columbus beverage container plant and Gainesville end facility to consolidate 12-ounce capacity; $31.3M charged in Q3 2012 and $18.9M in Q4 2012, with approximately $13.1M further charges expected in the first half of 2013. Includes a related voluntary separation program completed within the segment. No employee count disclosed.
2012-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2012-10-012012-12-31United StatesCorporate headquarters and aerospace and technologiesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Voluntary separation program offered to corporate headquarters and aerospace employees in the fourth quarter of 2012; no participant count disclosed.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progress2011-01-01Germany and SwitzerlandMetal beverage packaging, Europe and CorporateUSD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland; current-year charges only comprise $6.3M in the Europe segment plus $6.2M at corporate (program announced in 2011 with $2.5M charged that year, excluded here). No employee count disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closureannounced2013-02-012013-12-31United States — Elgin, IllinoisMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 21 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced February 2013, after fiscal year-end; facility to cease production in Q4 2013 with capacity consolidated into other Ball facilities. Estimated after-tax charge of approximately $21 million for severance, pension and benefits, asset write-downs and closure costs. No employee count disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1502012-12-012012-12-31Mexico — San Luis PotosíMetal food and household products packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired for $55.9M cash net of cash acquired plus $72.7M assumed debt; facility employs approximately 150 people.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-08-012012-08-31ItalyMetal beverage packaging, Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired for approximately $15.3M cash and consolidated into other existing facilities; no headcount disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2011-02-012011-06-30CanadaMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closed metal food container manufacturing facility in Richmond, British Columbia in second quarter of 2011.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2012-08-012012-12-31United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 50 (millions)Note 5. Business Consolidation and Other Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced plans to close Columbus, Ohio beverage container facility and Gainesville, Florida end facility in August 2012. Recorded initial charges of $31.3 million in Q3 and $18.9 million in Q4, totaling $50.2 million.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2012-08-012012-12-31ItalyMetal Beverage Packaging, EuropeItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Tubettificio Europeo S.p.A. in third quarter of 2012 and consolidated it into other existing facilities.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2012-08-01United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, AmericasUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Columbus, Ohio beverage container facility and Gainesville, Florida end facility. Charge includes severance, accelerated depreciation, and asset write-downs.
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2012-03-01EuropeCorporate / Metal Beverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland. Includes $6.3M in Europe segment and $6.2M corporate costs.
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2012-11-01CanadaMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 27 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Purchase of annuities to settle liabilities in certain Canadian defined benefit pension plans. Charge represents previously unrecognized losses.
2012-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2012-12-01United StatesCorporate / Aerospace and TechnologiesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Voluntary separation program offered to corporate headquarters and aerospace and technologies employees.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1502012-12-01MexicoMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Envases del Plata S.A. de C.V., employing approximately 150 people.
2012-12-31plant_closureannounced2013-02-012013-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 21 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced closure of Elgin, Illinois metal food and aerosol container manufacturing facility. Estimated after-tax charge of $21 million.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progress Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And AsiaUSD 18,900,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-12-31restructuringin_progress Metal Food And Household Products Packaging AmericasUSD 700,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 23,600,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-12-31restructuringin_progress Unallocated Amount To SegmentUSD 5,600,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-12-31restructuringin_progress Aerospace And TechnologiesUSD 1,900,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-09-30plant_closurein_progress2012-08-012013-06-30United States (Columbus, Ohio and Gainesville, Florida)Metal Beverage Packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Initial Q3 charge of $31.3M (severance/benefits $20.1M, accelerated depreciation $6.6M, tooling obsolescence $4.6M); additional ~$33M expected through H1 2013, majority in Q4 2012. Employee count not disclosed.
2012-09-30restructuringcompleted2012-09-30Germany to SwitzerlandCorporate — European headquarters relocationUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland completed during Q3 2012; $4.2M charge in Q3 ($9.6M YTD) plus $1.3M additional tax expense. Employee count not disclosed.
2012-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2012-09-30ItalyMetal Beverage Packaging, Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of beverage can manufacturing assets for ~$15.3M cash in Q3 2012. Employee headcount acquired not disclosed.
2012-09-30acquisition_additionannounced2012-10-01Mexico and ArgentinaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, Americassubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced intention to acquire Envasas del Plata (Mexico) and form a JV in Argentina for ~$125M plus Ball's Argentine aerosol business. Target facility employs ~150 people; employee count not stated as addition to Ball.
2012-09-30plant_closurein_progress2012-08-012013-06-30United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Columbus, Ohio beverage can facility and Gainesville, Florida end facility. Initial charges of $31.3M recorded in Q3, including $20.1M for severance, pension and other employee benefits. Additional charges of approx $33M expected through H1 2013.
2012-09-30restructuringcompleted2012-09-30EuropeCorporateUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland completed in Q3. Charges of $4.2M recorded in Q3.
2012-09-30restructuringin_progress Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And AsiaUSD 31,300,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-09-30restructuringin_progress Unallocated Amount To SegmentUSD 4,300,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 23,800,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-07-01restructuringin_progress2012-01-012012-09-30Germany / SwitzerlandCorporate (European headquarters)USD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges of $2.5M in Q1 and $2.9M in Q2 2012 for relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland, planned for Q3 2012. No employee count disclosed.
2012-07-01plant_closurecompleted2011-01-012011-12-31United States (Torrance, California)Metal Beverage Packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Torrance facility closure announced Jan 2011; $12.7M charged in first six months of 2011 (prior-year period). Land/building sold Q4 2011. Included here only as context — charges relate to prior-year period, not current quarter.
2012-07-01plant_closurein_progress2011-01-01Torrance, California, U.S.Metal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reversal of accrual of $0.3 million in Q2 2012 for ongoing plant closure costs. Original announcement in Jan 2011.
2012-07-01restructuringin_progress2012-09-30EuropeCorporateUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Implementation costs for relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland. $2.5M in Q1, $2.9M in Q2.
2012-04-01plant_closurein_progress2011-01-01United States (Torrance, California)Metal Beverage Packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing plant closure costs in Q1 2012 for the Torrance facility closure announced January 2011; no employee count disclosed. Facility land and building sold in Q4 2011.
2012-04-01restructuringin_progress2012-09-30Germany to SwitzerlandCorporate (European headquarters relocation)USD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Implementation costs recorded in Q1 2012 for planned relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland in Q3 2012; no employee count disclosed.
2012-04-01plant_closurein_progress2011-01-01Torrance, California, U.S.Metal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ongoing plant closure costs for Torrance beverage can facility. Initial 2011 charge included $7.3M for severance, pension and other employee benefits.
2012-04-01restructuringin_progress2012-09-30EuropeCorporateUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Implementation costs for planned relocation of European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-092011-03Richmond, British Columbia, CanadaMetal food and household products packaging, Americasrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure announced September 2010; production ceased in Q1 2011 and capacity was consolidated into other Ball facilities (Item 1 states the facility closed in Q2 2011). The related charge of $4.6 million, primarily severance and other employee benefits, was recorded in fiscal 2010. Q4 2011 included $0.5 million of net charges associated with previously closed facilities. No employee count disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted5602011-012011-01Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom (plus 51%-owned aluminum slug joint venture in France)Metal beverage packaging, Europe — extruded aluminum aerosol containers and aluminum slugsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired in January 2011 for €221.7 million ($295.2 million) in cash and assumed debt, net of $26.2 million of cash acquired. Aerocan's three aerosol facilities and its 51%-owned joint venture aluminum slug facility employ approximately 560 people. Acquisition transaction costs of $2.9 million were expensed in 2011; the headcount reflects the acquired operations' workforce.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2011-012011-12Torrance, California, U.S.Metal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure announced January 2011 together with relocation of a 12-ounce can line to Whitby, Ontario, Canada, and specialty can expansion in Fort Worth, Texas. Charges of $14.2 million recorded in the first nine months of 2011 comprised $10.1 million of severance, pension and other employee benefits, $2.4 million of accelerated depreciation and $1.7 million of other costs. A Q1 2011 impairment of $2.3 million was reversed in Q3; Q4 2011 recorded a $6.8 million net gain on sale of tangible assets net of closing costs. Employee count not disclosed.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted20112011Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Metal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Capacity reduced at the metal beverage container facility during the second half of 2011, with surplus equipment redeployed to other global locations; $1.7 million severance charge recorded in 2011. Employee count not disclosed.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted2011-092011-09Metal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Production of certain products discontinued at an unnamed facility in September 2011; a $1.4 million charge was recorded. Composition of the charge and employee impact not disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-102011-10Qingdao, PRCMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired the partners' remaining 60 percent interest in the QMCP metal beverage container joint venture in October 2011; employee headcount not disclosed. A $9.2 million gain on the previously held equity interest was recorded under purchase accounting. The facility is being relocated and expanded, with production expected by the end of Q1 2012.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted20112011-12Lublin, Poland (production line relocated to Belgrade, Serbia)Metal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Q4 2011 charge of $9.6 million to write the Lublin facility down to net realizable value (net book value $14.6 million at Dec 31, 2011); one production line was relocated from Lublin to the Belgrade, Serbia facility during 2011 as part of capacity realignment. The decision not to complete the facility dates to 2010. Employee impact not quantified.
2011-12-31otherannounced20112012Germany to SwitzerlandCorporate (with a portion recorded in Metal beverage packaging, Europe)USD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Planned relocation of the European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland in 2012. During 2011, $2.5 million was recorded in Corporate and Other Costs and an additional $1.6 million (Q4 2011) in the Metal beverage packaging, Europe segment. Employee impact not quantified.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2011-012011-12-31United States — Torrance, CaliforniaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges recorded in the first nine months of 2011 comprised $10.1M severance, pension and employee benefits, $2.4M accelerated depreciation and $1.7M other costs; a $2.3M net realizable value impairment was recorded and reversed. A $6.8M net gain on sale of tangible assets less closure costs was recorded in Q4 2011. Program also included relocating a 12-ounce can line to Whitby, Ontario and expanding specialty can production in Fort Worth, Texas. Headcount not disclosed.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted20112011-12-31United States — Columbus, OhioMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Capacity reduced at the Columbus metal beverage container facility during the second half of 2011; charge relates to severance costs. Surplus equipment redeployed to other global locations. Headcount not disclosed.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-092011-03-31Canada — Richmond, British ColumbiaMetal food and household products packaging, Americasrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure announced September 2010 with a $4.6M charge recorded in fiscal 2010 (prior year, not extracted); production ceased during fiscal 2011 and capacity was consolidated into other Ball facilities. MD&A states closure occurred in the second quarter of 2011 while Note 5 states first quarter of 2011. Headcount not disclosed.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted20112011-12-31Poland — LublinMetal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fourth quarter 2011 write-down of the Lublin facility to net realizable value; net book value was $14.6M at year-end. A production line was relocated from Lublin to the Belgrade, Serbia facility. Headcount not disclosed.
2011-12-31restructuringin_progress20112012Germany to SwitzerlandMetal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Planned relocation of the European headquarters from Germany to Switzerland in 2012; segment-level portion of the charge. Headcount not disclosed.
2011-12-31restructuringin_progress20112012Germany to SwitzerlandCorporateUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Corporate-level portion of the same European headquarters relocation program; shares announcement date with the segment-level record. Headcount not disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted5602011-012011-01-31Europe — Czech Republic, France, United KingdomMetal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 295 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired for EUR 221.7 million ($295.2M) in cash and assumed debt, net of $26.2M cash acquired; four facilities employing approximately 560 people. Charge value shown is the purchase consideration, not a severance charge. Separate $2.9M transaction costs expensed in business consolidation.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-102011-10-31China — Qingdao, PRCMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired the remaining 60 percent interest in the joint venture in October 2011; a $9.2M gain was recorded on the previously held interest. Headcount not disclosed. Facility being relocated and expanded, expected to begin production by end of Q1 2012.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2011-01-01United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, AmericasUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Torrance, California facility announced in Jan 2011. Charges of $14.2M recorded in first nine months for severance, pension, accelerated depreciation, and other costs. Net gain of $6.8M recorded in Q4 for asset sales less closing costs.
2011-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2011-01-01United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Capacity reduction at Columbus, Ohio facility. Charge of $1.7M for severance costs.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2011-01-01EuropeMetal Beverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Write down of Lublin, Poland facility to net realizable value. Charge of $9.6M recorded in Q4.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-09-012011-03-31CanadaMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Richmond, British Columbia metal food container facility announced Sept 2010. Production ceased Q1 2011. Charge of $4.6M primarily for severance and employee benefits.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted2011-09-01United StatesMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Discontinuation of certain products in a facility in Sept 2011. Charge of $1.4M.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2011-01Torrance, California, U.S.Metal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges of $14.2 million recorded in first nine months of 2011 for closure, including severance, pension, accelerated depreciation, and other costs. Net gain of $6.8 million recorded in Q4 for sale of tangible assets less closing costs.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted2011-06Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Metal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Capacity reduction in second half of 2011; $1.7 million charge for severance costs.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2011-09Richmond, British Columbia, CanadaMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Production discontinued in September 2011; $1.4 million charge recorded. Facility was previously announced for closure in 2010.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted2011-12Lublin, PolandMetal Beverage Packaging, EuropeUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Write down of facility to net realizable value in Q4 2011.
2011-12-31otherannounced2011-122012Germany to SwitzerlandCorporateUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Planned relocation of European headquarters. $1.6 million charged in Europe segment and $2.5 million in Corporate costs in 2011.
2011-10-02plant_closurein_progress2011-01Torrance, California, USAMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced January 2011 also relocated a 12-ounce can line to Whitby, Ontario and expanded specialty can production in Fort Worth, Texas. First-nine-months 2011 charges of $14.2 million comprised $10.1 million severance, pension and employee benefits, $2.4 million accelerated depreciation and $1.7 million other costs; a $2.3 million first-quarter impairment was reversed in the third quarter. Land and building sold in October 2011 for $23.4 million net proceeds, with a $6.9 million gain to be reported in Q4 2011. No employee count disclosed.
2011-10-02acquisition_additioncompleted5602011-01Czech Republic, France, United KingdomMetal Beverage Packaging, Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aerocan acquired for 221.7 million euros ($295.2 million) in cash and assumed debt. Approximately 560 people employed across three aerosol container plants and a 51 percent-owned joint venture aluminum slug plant in France. Related transaction costs of $2.9 million expensed as incurred.
2011-10-02restructuringcompleted2011-09Metal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		In September 2011 the company discontinued production of certain products at a facility and recorded a related charge. Facility location and employee count not disclosed.
2011-10-02acquisition_additionannounced2011-10Qingdao, ChinaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced after quarter end: acquisition of the partners' 60 percent interest in the Qingdao joint venture plus relocation of equipment to a new wholly owned plant serving PRC beverage can demand. Company expects an after-tax gain of about $6 million on its previously held 40 percent interest. No headcount disclosed.
2011-10-02plant_closurein_progress2011-01-01Torrance, CaliforniaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced Jan 2011. Charges of $14.2M in first nine months of 2011, including $10.1M for severance, pension and other employee benefits. Plant sold in Oct 2011.
2011-10-02acquisition_additioncompleted5602011-01-01Europe (Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom)Metal Beverage Packaging, Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Aerocan S.A.S. in Jan 2011. Four plants employ approximately 560 people.
2011-10-02plant_closurecompleted2011-09-01AmericasMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Discontinued production of certain products in a facility in Sept 2011. Charge of $1.4M recorded.
2011-10-02restructuringin_progress Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And AsiaUSD 1,400,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2011-07-03plant_closurein_progress2011-01United States (Torrance, California; line relocation to Whitby, Ontario; specialty can expansion in Fort Worth, Texas)Metal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges of $10.5M in Q1 and $2.2M in Q2 2011; of the $12.7M total, $8.5M was severance, pension and other employee benefits, $2.3M facility impairment to net realizable value, $1.9M accelerated depreciation. Number of employees affected not disclosed. An additional $0.7M of net charges in the period related to previously announced plant closures. Business consolidation reserve balance was $24.2M at 2011-07-03.
2011-07-03acquisition_additioncompleted5602011-01Czech Republic, France, United KingdomMetal beverage packaging, Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximate headcount of the four acquired plants (three aerosol container plants plus a 51%-owned joint venture aluminum slug plant in France); represents total employees of the acquired operations rather than a net addition. Acquisition completed January 2011 for EUR 221.7M ($295.2M).
2011-07-03restructuringin_progress2011-01-01United States, CanadaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Torrance, CA plant; relocation of can line to Whitby, Ontario; expansion in Fort Worth, TX. Charges include $8.5M severance/benefits, $2.3M impairment, $1.9M accelerated depreciation. Employee count not disclosed.
2011-07-03acquisition_additioncompleted5602011-01-01Czech Republic, France, United KingdomMetal Beverage Packaging, Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Aerocan S.A.S. in January 2011. Four plants employ approximately 560 people.
2011-07-03restructuringin_progress Metal Beverage Packaging Americas And AsiaUSD 12,700,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2011-04-03plant_closurein_progress2011-01-01United States — Torrance, CaliforniaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge comprises $7.3M severance/benefits, $2.3M facility impairment, $0.9M accelerated depreciation; a 12-ounce can line relocates to Whitby, Ontario. Employee count not disclosed.
2011-04-03acquisition_additioncompleted5602011-01-012011-01-01Europe — Czech Republic, France, United KingdomMetal Beverage Packaging, Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 560 employees across four plants (three aerosol container plants plus a 51%-owned JV slug plant in France) added via January 2011 acquisition for €221.7M ($295.2M).
2011-04-03acquisition_additioncompleted1802010-07-012010-07-01United States and CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 180 employees across two plants added via July 2010 acquisition for approximately $62 million. Acquisition closed prior to the current quarter but headcount disclosed in this filing.
2011-04-03divestiture_reductioncompleted2010-08-012010-08-01United StatesPlastics Packaging, Americas (discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of five U.S. PET bottle/preform plants to Amcor completed August 2010 for $258.7M proceeds. Employee count not disclosed.
2011-04-03plant_closurein_progress2011-01-01Torrance, CaliforniaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced plans to close Torrance plant and relocate a 12-ounce can line to Whitby, Ontario. Charge includes $7.3M severance/pension, $2.3M impairment, $0.9M accelerated depreciation. Employee count not disclosed.
2011-04-03acquisition_additioncompleted5602011-01-01Europe (Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom)Metal beverage packaging, Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Aerocan S.A.S. in January 2011. Four plants employ approximately 560 people.
2010-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0002010-062010-08United StatesPlastics packaging, Americas (discontinued operations)USD 107 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of five U.S. PET and polypropylene plants completed August 2010 for gross proceeds of $280 million. A $107.1 million goodwill and long-lived asset impairment was recorded in discontinued operations in connection with the announced sale. Headcount per Item 1/MD&A: the plastics business employed approximately 1,000 people.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1802010-072010-07United States and CanadaMetal food and household products packaging, Americas (aluminum slugs)USD 62 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired July 2010 for approximately $62 million in cash. Two plants, one in the U.S. and one in Canada, employ approximately 180 people. Roughly $1.0 million of transaction costs were expensed in 2010.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-062010-06Sanshui (Foshan), People's Republic of ChinaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 87 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired the remaining 65 percent of a joint venture beverage can and end plant for $86.9 million in cash net of cash acquired, plus assumed debt. Plant workforce added to consolidated results; headcount not disclosed.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-082010-08BrazilMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 46 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Paid $46.2 million for an additional 10.1 percent economic interest, raising ownership to 60.1 percent and triggering consolidation of three Brazilian plants (Tres Rios, Jacarei, Salvador). Headcount not disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010-092011-03Richmond, British Columbia, CanadaMetal food and household products packaging, Americas (salmon cans)USD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Metal food container plant closure announced September 2010; production to cease in Q1 2011 with capacity consolidated into other Ball facilities. Charge primarily severance and other employee benefits. A $5.1 million gain on the facility sale-leaseback was recorded in Q4 2010. Headcount not disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closureannounced2011-01Torrance, California, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiasubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced January 2011: close the Torrance beverage can plant, relocate a 12-ounce can line to the Whitby, Ontario plant, and expand specialty can production in Fort Worth, Texas. Headcount and charges not disclosed.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted5602010-122011-01-18Czech Republic, France, United KingdomMetal beverage packaging, Europe (aluminum aerosol containers and slugs)EUR 222 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement announced December 2010; acquisition completed January 18, 2011 (after fiscal year-end) for EUR 222.4 million (approximately $300 million) in cash and assumed debt. Three aerosol plants plus a 51 percent-owned joint venture slug plant in France employ approximately 560 people.
2010-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0002010-08-312010-08-31United StatesPlastics packaging, Americas (discontinued operations)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of five U.S. PET/polypropylene plants completed August 2010 for $280 million gross proceeds; the divested business employed approximately 1,000 people. No severance charge attributed to the sale.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1802010-07-312010-07-31United States; CanadaMetal food and household products packaging, Americas (aluminum slugs)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired July 2010 for approximately $62 million cash; two plants employing approximately 180 people. Related transaction costs of $1.0 million recorded in corporate business consolidation charges.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-06-302010-06-30People's Republic of ChinaMetal beverage packaging, Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired the 65% interest in the Sanshui (Foshan) can and end joint venture for $86.9 million cash net of cash acquired plus assumed debt; headcount of the acquired plant not disclosed.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-08-312010-08-31BrazilMetal beverage packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired an additional 10.1% economic interest for $46.2 million, raising ownership to 60.1% and triggering consolidation of the three-plant Brazilian JV; headcount not disclosed. Noncontrolling interest of $132.9 million recognized.
2010-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010-09-302011-03-31Canada — Richmond, British ColumbiaMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of the salmon can plant announced September 2010, ceasing production in Q1 2011 with capacity consolidated into other facilities. Charge primarily for severance and employee benefits; facility sale-leaseback in Q4 2010 produced a $5.1 million gain. Headcount not disclosed.
2010-12-31othercompleted2010-12-312010-12-31Poland — LublinMetal beverage packaging, EuropeUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company decided not to place the Lublin plant into operations and wrote off capitalized installation costs in Q4 2010; can line relocated to the Belgrade, Serbia plant. No workforce reduction quantified.
2010-12-31plant_closureannounced2011-01-31United States — Torrance, CaliforniaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiasubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced January 2011, after fiscal year-end: close Torrance plant, relocate a 12-ounce can line to Whitby, Ontario, and expand specialty can production in Fort Worth, Texas. Headcount not disclosed.
2010-12-31acquisition_additionannounced5602011-01-182011-01-18Czech Republic; France; United KingdomMetal beverage packaging, Europe (aluminum aerosol containers)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition completed January 18, 2011 for €222.4 million (approximately $300 million) in cash and assumed debt; three aerosol plants plus a 51%-owned French slug JV employing approximately 560 people. Subsequent event relative to the 2010 fiscal year.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-09-012011-03-31CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of metal food container manufacturing plant in Richmond, British Columbia. Charge of $4.6 million primarily for severance and other employee benefits.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1802010-07-012010-07-01United States and CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Neuman Aluminum. Two plants employing approximately 180 people.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-08-012010-08-01BrazilMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of additional economic interest in Latapack-Ball joint venture. Consolidation of operations.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-06-012010-06-01ChinaMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of remaining 65% interest in Jianlibao joint venture.
2010-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0002010-08-012010-08-01United StatesPlastics Packaging, Americas (Discontinued Operations)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of plastics packaging business. Business employed approximately 1,000 people.
2010-12-31plant_closureannounced2010-09-012011-03-31CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of metal food container manufacturing plant in Richmond, British Columbia. Production capacity consolidated into other facilities. Charge of $4.6 million recorded primarily for severance and other employee benefits.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1802010-07-012010-07-01North AmericaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Neuman Aluminum. Two plants employing approximately 180 people.
2010-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0002010-08-012010-08-01United StatesPlastic Packaging, AmericasItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of plastics packaging business. Business employed approximately 1,000 people.
2010-09-26plant_closureannounced2010-092011-03-31Canada (Richmond, British Columbia)Metal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Steel can plant serving the salmon industry; production to cease in Q1 2011 and capacity consolidated into other Ball facilities. Charge of $4.6M ($2.8M after tax) primarily for severance and employee benefits. No affected-employee count disclosed.
2010-09-26divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0002010-06United States (IA, IL, OH, CA, NJ; R&D in CO)Plastics packaging, Americas (discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale to Amcor completed August 2010 for $280M proceeds. Headcount of approximately 1,000 reflects employment at the business during 2009, not a quarter-end snapshot. Related $107.1M impairment recorded in discontinued operations.
2010-09-26acquisition_additioncompleted1802010-07United States and CanadaMetal food and household products packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired for approximately $60M cash; two aluminum slug plants employing approximately 180 people. Results included in segment since acquisition date.
2010-09-26acquisition_additioncompleted2010-08Brazil (Tres Rios, Jacarei, Salvador)Metal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Paid $46.2M to raise economic interest to 60.1%, making the JV a consolidated VIE. No headcount disclosed for the consolidated Brazilian operations.
2010-09-26acquisition_additioncompleted2010-06China (Sanshui, PRC)Metal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired remaining 65% of a can and end plant for $86.9M cash net of cash acquired plus assumed debt; Ball had held 35% since 1992. No headcount disclosed.
2010-09-26plant_closureannounced2010-09-262011-03-31Richmond, British ColumbiaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of metal food container plant; production consolidated to other facilities. Charge primarily for severance and employee benefits.
2010-09-26acquisition_additioncompleted1802010-07-01United States and CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Neuman Aluminum; two plants employing approximately 180 people.
2010-09-26divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0002010-06-012010-08-31United StatesPlastics Packaging, Americas (Discontinued Operations)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of plastics packaging business to Amcor Limited; business employed approximately 1,000 people.
2010-06-27divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0002010-06-152010-08-02United StatesPlastics packaging, AmericasUSD 107 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 1,000 employees transferred with the business sold to Amcor Limited; sale completed 2010-08-02 for $280 million proceeds. Associated $107.1 million charge is a goodwill and long-lived asset impairment recorded in discontinued operations, not severance.
2010-06-27acquisition_additionannounced1802010-07-262010-07-26North AmericaMetal food & household products packaging, Americassubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Neuman Aluminum for approximately $60 million cash; two plants employing approximately 180 people added to the metal food and household products packaging, Americas segment.
2010-06-27divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0002010-06-152010-08-02United StatesPlastics Packaging, Americasdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of plastics packaging business to Amcor Limited completed August 2, 2010. Business employed approximately 1,000 people.
2010-06-27acquisition_additioncompleted6352009-10-012009-10-01United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 575 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired three beverage can manufacturing plants and one end manufacturing plant from AB InBev on October 1, 2009. Plants employ approximately 635 people.
2010-06-27acquisition_additioncompleted1802010-07-262010-07-26North AmericaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 60 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Subsequent event: Acquired Neuman Aluminum on July 26, 2010. Two plants employ approximately 180 people.
2010-03-28acquisition_additioncompleted6352009-10-012009-10-01United StatesMetal beverage packagingUSD 575 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of three AB InBev beverage can plants and one can end plant for $574.7M cash; approximately 635 employees. Closed prior to current quarter but disclosed in this filing.
2010-03-28plant_closurein_progress2010-12-31United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & Asia; Plastic packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Net charge of $1.7M ($1.1M after tax) for previously announced plant closures; no employee count disclosed. Remaining reserves expected to be utilized during balance of 2010.
2010-03-28acquisition_additioncompleted6352009-10-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, AmericasUSD 575 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired three beverage can manufacturing plants and one beverage can end manufacturing plant from Anheuser-Busch InBev.
2010-03-28plant_closurecompleted2008-10-01Kansas City, MissouriMetal beverage packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ceased operations at metal beverage container plant; recorded $5 million charge for accelerated depreciation in Q1 2009.
2010-03-28restructuringin_progress2010-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Net charge of $1.7 million for individually insignificant costs and gains related to previously announced plant closures. Remaining reserves expected to be utilized during balance of 2010.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-10-30Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Specialty beverage can plant closed in the first quarter of 2009, with manufacturing volumes absorbed by other North American plants. First-quarter 2009 pretax charge of $5.0 million was accelerated depreciation on ceased operations. Closure was announced October 30, 2008 together with the Guayama, Puerto Rico plant (closed at end of 2008); 2009 wind-down costs for the two plants included a $1.0 million third-quarter charge and a $4.2 million fourth-quarter reversal of previously recorded employee benefit costs. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2009-12-31reduction_in_forcecompletedAmericas (United States and Canada)Metal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia — plants and headquartersUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Second-quarter 2009 pretax charge ($2.0 million after tax) for severance and other employee benefits tied to a reduction of personnel across the plants and headquarters of the Americas portion of the segment. Number of employees affected not disclosed; most costs paid by the end of 2009.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-10Tallapoosa, Georgia, United StatesMetal food and household products packaging, Americas — aerosol containersUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Aerosol container plant closed in the first quarter of 2009 under an October 2007 closure plan that also covered the Commerce, California aerosol plant (closed in 2008). Fourth-quarter 2009 pretax charge of $2.6 million reflects higher-than-originally-estimated employee benefit and lease termination costs on these previously announced closures. Per-plant employee counts not disclosed.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompletedWatertown, Wisconsin and Baldwinsville, New York, United StatesPlastic packaging, Americas — PET containersrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Two PET plastic packaging plants closed in the third quarter of 2009. Related 2009 pretax charges of $11.9 million (second quarter) and $12.6 million (third quarter, including $4.2 million accelerated depreciation and $8.4 million lease termination) covered these closures plus the Brampton, Ontario plant, which closed in the third quarter of 2008. Segment full-year 2009 business consolidation charges totaled $23.8 million, including fourth-quarter net items. Headcount not disclosed; remaining reserves are lease payments over remaining lease terms.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted6352009-10-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 11 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired three Anheuser-Busch InBev metal beverage can plants and one beverage can end plant for $574.7 million in cash on October 1, 2009; the acquired facilities employ approximately 635 people (approximate per filing). Pretax transaction costs of $11.1 million were expensed as incurred in the business consolidation and other activities line.
2009-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2009-10-23Newnan, Georgia, United StatesPlastic packaging, Americas — plastic pails and drumsother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sold plastic pail assets, including the Newnan, Georgia injection-molding plant (acquired in 2006 with U.S. Can Corporation) and associated contracts, to BWAY Corporation for approximately $32 million on October 23, 2009. Pretax gain of $4.3 million ($0.3 million loss after tax). Employee count and workforce transfer terms not disclosed.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted6352009-10-012009-10-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of three beverage can plants and one can end plant from AB InBev for $574.7 million cash; approximately 635 employees transferred. Separate $11.1 million pretax transaction costs expensed in 2009 are acquisition costs, not severance.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-10-302009-03-31Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Specialty beverage can plant closed in the first quarter of 2009 with volumes absorbed by other North American plants. FY2009 charges: $5.0 million accelerated depreciation in Q1 and $1.0 million wind-down costs in Q3; a $4.2 million reversal of prior-year employee benefit accruals recorded in Q4 2009. No employee count disclosed.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-102009-03-31Tallapoosa, Georgia, United StatesMetal food and household products packaging, Americasrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aerosol plant closure announced October 2007 and completed in the first quarter of 2009; the $41.9 million pretax charge was recorded in Q4 2007. Filer states remaining reserves (excluding lease cancellation costs) were utilized during 2009. No employee count disclosed.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-09-30Baldwinsville, New York and Watertown, Wisconsin, United StatesPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Both PET plants closed in the third quarter of 2009 and presented together by the filer. Charge shown is the full-year net plastic segment business consolidation charge ($11.9 million in Q2 plus $12.6 million in Q3 less a $1.1 million Q4 reversal), which the filer attributes primarily to these closures plus the prior-year Brampton, Ontario closure; not split by site. No employee counts disclosed.
2009-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2009-06-30United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia (plants and headquarters)USD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance and other employee benefits for a reduction of personnel across segment plants and headquarters; filer states most costs were paid by the end of 2009. No headcount disclosed.
2009-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2009-10-232009-10-23Newnan, Georgia, United StatesPlastic packaging, Americasdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of plastic pail assets and the Newnan, Georgia plant to BWAY Corporation for $32.0 million; pretax gain of $4.3 million. No headcount associated with the divestiture is disclosed.
2009-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2009-11-092010-12-31Sanshui, People's Republic of ChinaMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asiabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire Jianlibao's 65 percent interest in a joint venture can and end plant Ball has held 35 percent of since 1992, for approximately $90 million in cash and assumed debt; expected to close in 2010 subject to regulatory approvals. $0.7 million of transaction costs expensed in 2009. No headcount disclosed.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-10-302009-03-31United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Kansas City, Missouri plant in Q1 2009. Volumes absorbed by other plants.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-10-302008-12-31Puerto RicoMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Guayama, Puerto Rico facility at end of 2008.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-04-232008-09-30United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Kent, Washington plant in Q3 2008.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-10-012009-03-31United StatesMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Tallapoosa, Georgia aerosol plant in Q1 2009.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-10-012008-12-31United StatesMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Commerce, California aerosol plant in 2008.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-07-012009-09-30United StatesPlastic Packaging, AmericasItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Baldwinsville, New York and Watertown, Wisconsin facilities in Q3 2009.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-07-012008-09-30CanadaPlastic Packaging, AmericasItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Brampton, Ontario facility in Q3 2008.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted6352009-10-012009-10-01United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 575 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of three AB InBev metal beverage can plants and one can end plant.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted6352009-10-012009-10-01United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of three metal beverage can manufacturing plants and one beverage can end manufacturing plant from Anheuser-Busch InBev.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-10-302009-03-31United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 41 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Kansas City, Missouri plant. Manufacturing volumes absorbed by other plants. Charge recorded in 2008, closure completed in Q1 2009.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-10-302008-12-31Puerto RicoMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 41 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Puerto Rico plant. Charge recorded in 2008, closure completed in 2008. Included in same announcement as Kansas City.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-04-232008-09-30United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Kent, Washington plant. Shut down during third quarter 2008.
2009-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2009-04-012009-06-30United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction of personnel in plants and headquarters of Americas portion of segment. Most costs paid by end of 2009.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-10-012009-03-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Tallapoosa, Georgia facility. Closed in first quarter 2009. Charge recorded in 2009 for higher than estimated costs.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-10-012008-12-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, Americasrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Commerce, California facility. Closed in 2008.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-07-012009-09-30United StatesPlastic Packaging, AmericasUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Watertown, Wisconsin and Baldwinsville, New York plants. Operations ceased in third quarter 2009.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-04-012008-09-30CanadaPlastic Packaging, AmericasUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Brampton, Ontario plant. Shut down during third quarter 2008.
2009-09-27plant_closurecompleted2008-102009-12-31Guayama, Puerto Rico; Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Puerto Rico plant ceased operations end of 2008; Kansas City closed end of Q1 2009. Q3 2009 charge of $1M ($0.6M after tax) primarily for winding down both plants; YTD 2009 charges of $9.3M include $3.3M Q2 severance and $5M Q1 accelerated depreciation. No employee counts disclosed.
2009-09-27reduction_in_forcecompleted2009-12-31AmericasMetal beverage packaging, Americas & Asia — plants and headquartersUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2009 severance and employee benefit charge for a reduction of personnel; most costs paid in Q2 and Q3 2009, remainder expected by end of 2009. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2009-09-27plant_closurecompleted2009-04-082009-09-27Watertown, Wisconsin and Baldwinsville, New York, United StatesPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Operations ceased at both PET plants during Q3 2009; volumes to be absorbed by other plastic plants. Q3 charge $9.5M ($5.8M after tax) plus Q2 2009 charge of $11.9M ($7.2M after tax). Annual cost savings expected to exceed $12M beginning 2010. Employee counts not disclosed.
2009-09-27plant_closurein_progress2008-06Brampton, Ontario, CanadaPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant shut down in Q3 2008; Q3 2009 charge of $3.1M ($2.5M after tax) for accelerated depreciation and lease termination. Remaining lease payments (net of subleases) continue over lease terms. Employee counts not disclosed.
2009-09-27acquisition_additioncompleted6352009-07-012009-10-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 577 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired three AB InBev beverage can plants and one can end plant for ~$577M cash; facilities employ approximately 635 people. Operations included in results beginning 2009-10-01. Charge value shown is purchase price, not a workforce charge.
2009-09-27divestiture_reductioncompleted2009-10-23Newnan, Georgia, United StatesPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 32 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of plastic pail assets to BWAY Corporation for $32M completed 2009-10-23; after-tax gain or loss estimated as insignificant. Employees affected not disclosed; charge value shown is sale proceeds.
2009-09-27restructuringin_progress2009-04-08United StatesPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 10 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of PET plastic packaging plants in Watertown, Wisconsin, and Baldwinsville, New York. Operations ceased in Q3 2009. Charge includes accelerated depreciation and lease termination costs.
2009-09-27restructuringin_progress2009-04-08United StatesPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 12 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge recorded in Q2 2009 related to the closure of Watertown and Baldwinsville plants. Includes severance, accelerated depreciation, and asset write-downs.
2009-09-27restructuringin_progress2009-04-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction of personnel in plants and headquarters of the Americas portion of the segment. Charge recorded in Q2 2009.
2009-09-27plant_closurecompleted2008-10-012009-03-31United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Kansas City plant. Operations ceased end of Q1 2009. Charge for accelerated depreciation recorded in Q1 2009.
2009-09-27plant_closurecompleted2008-10-012008-12-31Puerto RicoMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Guayama, Puerto Rico plant. Operations ceased end of 2008. Charge for winding down recorded in Q3 2009.
2009-09-27acquisition_additioncompleted6352009-07-012009-10-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 577 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of three AB InBev beverage can manufacturing plants and one beverage can end manufacturing plant. Closed October 1, 2009.
2009-06-28plant_closurein_progress2009-04-082009-08-31United States (New York, Wisconsin)Plastic packaging, AmericasUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of PET plants in Baldwinsville, NY and Watertown, WI. Charge includes $3.0M severance, $5.7M accelerated depreciation, $2.2M asset write-down, $1.0M other. Watertown ceased operations; Baldwinsville to cease in August 2009. No employee count disclosed.
2009-06-28restructuringin_progress2009-12-31United States (Americas)Metal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q2 2009 headcount reduction across plants and headquarters; severance and employee benefit costs. No employee count disclosed.
2009-06-28plant_closurecompleted2008-10-012009-03-31United States (Missouri)Metal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Kansas City, MO plant closure; Q1 2009 charge for accelerated depreciation. Operations ceased end of Q1 2009. No employee count disclosed.
2009-06-28acquisition_additionannounced6352009-07-01United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 577 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire three AB InBev beverage can plants and one can end plant for ~$577M; facilities employ approximately 635 people. Expected to close later in fiscal 2009 or early Q1 2010, subject to regulatory approval.
2009-06-28restructuringin_progress2009-04-082009-12-31United StatesPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cease production at PET plants in Baldwinsville, NY and Watertown, WI. Charge includes severance, accelerated depreciation, and asset write-downs.
2009-06-28restructuringin_progress2009-04-012009-12-31United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction of personnel in plants and headquarters of Americas portion of segment.
2009-06-28plant_closurecompleted2008-10-012009-03-29United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of metal beverage container plant in Kansas City, Missouri. Charge related to accelerated depreciation.
2009-03-29plant_closurecompleted2008-10-012009-03-29United States — Kansas City, MissouriMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Accelerated depreciation charge of $5M ($3.1M after tax) recorded in Q1 2009 upon ceasing operations; announced October 2008. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2009-03-29plant_closureannounced2009-04-082009-06-30United States — Watertown, WisconsinPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 24 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		PET plant closure announced post-quarter; $24M pretax charge ($14M after tax) covers both Watertown and Baldwinsville plants combined. Volumes to be absorbed by other plants; annual cost savings expected to exceed $12M beginning 2010.
2009-03-29plant_closureannounced2009-04-082009-09-30United States — Baldwinsville, New YorkPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 24 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		PET plant closure announced post-quarter; $24M pretax charge ($14M after tax) is a combined figure covering both Watertown and Baldwinsville plants. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2009-03-29plant_closurecompleted2008-10-012009-03-29Kansas City, MissouriMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Plant ceased operations in Q1 2009. Charge includes accelerated depreciation. Employee count not disclosed.
2009-03-29plant_closureannounced2009-04-082009-09-30Watertown, Wisconsin and Baldwinsville, New YorkPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 24 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Operations to cease in Q2 and Q3 2009. Pretax charge of $24 million expected in Q2. Employee count not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-04-232008-12-31Kent, Washington, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Plant with two 12-ounce can lines (~1.1 billion cans/year) shut down in Q3 2008; land and building sold in Q4 for a $4.1M pretax gain. Q2/Q3 charge comprised $9.2M severance/pension/benefits and $2M accelerated depreciation and asset write-downs; a $7.2M Q2 gain reversed previously expensed closure costs (pension reserves of $5.2M remain). Expected net fixed-cost savings ~$10M in 2009. Employee count not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurein_progress2008-10-302009-03-31Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia (specialty beverage cans)USD 41 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Q4 2008 pretax charge of $40.7M ($25.2M after tax) covers both the Kansas City and Guayama, Puerto Rico closures (no plant-level split disclosed); includes $17M severance/pension/benefits, $9M accelerated depreciation and $14M asset write-downs; ~$5M pretax additional expected in 2009 ($6M pension costs excluded). Volumes to be absorbed by other North American plants; cost reductions up to $30M expected in 2009. Employee count not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-10-302008-12-31Guayama, Puerto Rico (U.S. territory)Metal beverage packaging, Americas and Asia (12-ounce beverage cans)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closed at the end of 2008. Financials presented jointly with the Kansas City closure (combined $40.7M pretax Q4 2008 charge); no plant-level split disclosed. Employee count not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-06-262008-09-30Brampton, Ontario, CanadaPlastic packaging, Americas (polypropylene bottles)USD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Ceased operations in Q3 2008; $8.3M pretax ($7.8M after tax) charge covering $1.9M severance, $2.5M lease cancellation and $3.9M accelerated depreciation/write-downs. Operations consolidated into U.S. facilities; ~$4M annual fixed-cost savings expected beginning 2009. Employee count not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-102008-09-30Commerce, California, United StatesMetal food & household products packaging, Americas (aerosol containers)USD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure announced October 2007 together with Tallapoosa, Georgia; final shutdown in Q3 2008. 2008 activity: $4.5M pretax ($2.8M after tax) lease-cancellation charge in Q3; a Q4 gain of $6.1M reversed charges after the decision to remain in the custom/decorative tinplate business. Program targets >$15M annualized pretax savings and aerosol utilization above 85% (from ~70%). Employee count not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-102009-01Tallapoosa, Georgia, United StatesMetal food & household products packaging, Americas (aerosol containers)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure announced October 2007 together with Commerce, California; facility was closed in January 2009, shortly after fiscal year-end. No 2008-specific charge disclosed for this plant (original program charge was recorded in Q4 2007). Employee count not disclosed.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-02-152008-02-15AustraliaAerospace and technologiesother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of wholly owned subsidiary Ball Solutions Group Pty Ltd (services to the Australian Department of Defense) to QinetiQ Pty Ltd for ~$10.5M including $1.8M cash sold, producing a $7.1M pretax ($4.4M after tax) gain after working-capital adjustment — a gain, not a charge. Affected employee headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-04-232008-09-30Kent, Washington, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $11.2M ($6.8M after tax) recorded in Q2-Q3 2008; plant shut down in Q3 2008 and land/building sold in Q4 2008. Expected net fixed-cost savings of approximately $10M in 2009. Headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurein_progress2008-10-302009-03-31Kansas City, Missouri and Guayama, Puerto Rico, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 41 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Combined disclosure of two closures: Puerto Rico plant closed at end of 2008; Kansas City (specialty beverage cans) to close by end of Q1 2009 with volumes absorbed elsewhere. Pretax charge of $40.7M ($25.2M after tax) recorded in Q4 2008, including $17M severance/benefits, $9M accelerated depreciation, $14M asset write-downs; additional $5M ($3M after tax) accelerated depreciation expected in Q1 2009. Cost reductions expected up to $30M in 2009. Headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-10-012008-09-30Commerce, California, United StatesMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced October 2007 (exact day not disclosed); original $44.2M pretax charge recorded in Q4 2007 (prior fiscal year). Facility closed Q3 2008; current-year charge of $4.5M ($2.8M after tax) for lease cancellation on final shutdown. Part of a two-plant aerosol consolidation expected to yield annual pretax savings above $15M in 2009. Headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-10-012009-01-31Tallapoosa, Georgia, United StatesMetal food and household products packaging, Americasrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced October 2007 (exact day not disclosed); original charge recorded in Q4 2007 (prior fiscal year). Facility closed in January 2009, after fiscal year end; no further charges anticipated. Combined Commerce/Tallapoosa actions reduce capacity by 10 production lines and lift aerosol utilization above 85 percent from about 70 percent. Headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-06-262008-09-30Brampton, Ontario, CanadaPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $8.3M ($7.8M after tax) recorded in Q2-Q3 2008, including $1.9M severance, $2.5M lease cancellation and $3.9M accelerated depreciation/asset write-down. Plant ceased operations in Q3 2008; expected annual fixed-cost savings of approximately $4M beginning 2009. Headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-02-152008-02-15AustraliaAerospace and technologiesother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Ball Solutions Group Pty Ltd to QinetiQ Pty Ltd for approximately $10.5M, producing a pretax gain of $7.1M ($4.4M after tax). Headcount transferred not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-04-232008-12-31United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Kent, Washington plant. Pretax charge of $7.1 million recorded in 2008.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-10-302008-12-31Puerto RicoMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Guayama, Puerto Rico facility at end of 2008. Part of $40.7 million total charge for two plant closures.
2008-12-31plant_closurein_progress2008-10-302009-03-31United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Kansas City, Missouri plant by end of Q1 2009. Part of $40.7 million total charge for two plant closures.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-06-262008-09-30CanadaPlastic Packaging, AmericasUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Brampton, Ontario plant. Pretax charge of $8.3 million recorded in 2008.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-10-012008-09-30United StatesMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Commerce, California facility. $4.5 million charge for lease cancellation costs in 2008.
2008-12-31plant_closurein_progress2007-10-012009-03-31United StatesMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Tallapoosa, Georgia facility in January 2009.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-04-232008-12-31Kent, Washington, USAMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 7 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of metal beverage packaging plant. Pretax charge of $7.1 million recorded.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-10-302008-12-31Guayama, Puerto RicoMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 41 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of metal beverage can plant. Part of $40.7 million pretax charge for two plant closures.
2008-12-31plant_closurein_progress2008-10-302009-03-31Kansas City, Missouri, USAMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 41 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of metal beverage can plant. Part of $40.7 million pretax charge for two plant closures.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-06-262008-09-30Brampton, Ontario, CanadaPlastic Packaging, AmericasUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of plastic packaging manufacturing plant. Pretax charge of $8.3 million recorded.
2008-12-31restructuringin_progress2007-10-012009-12-31Commerce, California, USAMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 44 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of aerosol manufacturing plant. Additional net pretax charges of $3.5 million recorded in 2008 for lease cancellation costs.
2008-12-31restructuringin_progress2007-10-012009-03-31Tallapoosa, Georgia, USAMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 44 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of aerosol manufacturing plant. Closed early in first quarter 2009.
2008-09-28plant_closurecompleted2008-04-232008-09-28United States (Kent, Washington)Metal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $11.2M ($10.6M in Q2, $0.6M in Q3); plant shut down during Q3 2008; two 12-oz can lines producing ~1.1 billion cans annually. Employee headcount not disclosed.
2008-09-28plant_closurecompleted2008-04-012008-09-28Canada (Brampton, Ontario)Plastic packaging, AmericasUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced in Q2 2008; $4.3M pretax charge in Q2 plus $4M in Q3. Plant employed 90 people per MD&A; shut down during Q3 2008.
2008-09-28plant_closurein_progress2007-10-012008-12-31United States (Commerce, California; Tallapoosa, Georgia)Metal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Original $41.9M pretax charge recorded in Q4 2007; additional $4.5M pretax charge in Q3 2008 (lease cancellation for Commerce facility and environmental cleanup for Burlington, Ontario).
2008-09-28plant_closureannounced2008-10-302009-03-31United States (Kansas City, Missouri)Metal beverage packaging, Americas & Asiasubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Specialty beverage can plant to close by end of Q1 2009; part of combined ~$52M pretax charge ($32M after tax) covering two plants, ~$45M expected in Q4 2008. Employee headcount not disclosed.
2008-09-28plant_closureannounced2008-10-302008-12-31Puerto RicoMetal beverage packaging, Americas & Asiasubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		12-ounce beverage can plant to close by end of 2008; part of combined ~$52M pretax charge announced 2008-10-30. Charges include ~$19M severance/benefits and ~$33M asset write-downs.
2008-09-28divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-02-152008-02-15AustraliaAerospace and technologiesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		BATC sold shares in an Australian subsidiary for ~$10.5M, resulting in a $7.1M pretax gain ($4.4M after tax). Headcount removed not disclosed.
2008-09-28plant_closurecompleted2008-04-232008-09-30United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Kent, Washington plant. Pretax charge of $11.2 million recorded in 2008 ($10.6M Q2, $0.6M Q3). Includes $9.2M for employee severance, pension and other employee benefit costs.
2008-09-28plant_closurecompleted2007-10-012008-12-31United StatesMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Commerce, California and Tallapoosa, Georgia facilities. $4.5 million pretax charge recorded in Q3 2008 for lease cancellation and environmental cleanup.
2008-09-28plant_closurecompleted902008-07-012008-09-30CanadaPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Brampton, Ontario plant. 90 employees affected. Total pretax charge of $8.3 million recorded in 2008 ($4.3M Q2, $4.0M Q3). Includes $1.9M for severance costs.
2008-09-28plant_closureannounced2008-10-302009-03-31United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 52 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Kansas City, Missouri plant (specialty beverage cans) and Puerto Rico plant (12-ounce beverage cans). Total pre-tax charge of approx $52 million. Includes approx $19 million for employee severance, pension and other employment benefit costs.
2008-06-29plant_closureannounced2008-04-232008-09-30United States — Kent, WashingtonMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $10.6M ($6.4M after tax) for closure of a beverage can plant with two 12-ounce aluminum can lines producing ~1.1 billion cans annually; includes $9.1M severance/benefits and $1.5M asset write-down. Plant expected to shut down during Q3 2008. No employee count disclosed.
2008-06-29plant_closureannounced2008-06-262008-09-30Canada — Brampton, OntarioPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Total expected charge ~$6M, of which $4.3M ($3.8M after tax) recorded in Q2 2008; remainder to be recorded in H2 2008. Plant employs 90 people per MD&A. Includes $1.5M severance and $2.8M fixed asset write-down. Plant expected to shut down during Q3 2008.
2008-06-29plant_closurein_progress2007-10-312008-12-31United States — Commerce, California and Tallapoosa, GeorgiaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $41.9M ($25.4M after tax) recorded in Q4 2007 for closure of aerosol and general line can facilities. Remaining reserves expected to be utilized during balance of 2008 and 2009. No employee count disclosed.
2008-06-29divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-02-152008-02-15AustraliaAerospace and technologiesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		BATC sold Ball Solutions Group Pty Ltd to QinetiQ Pty Ltd for ~$10.5M, resulting in a pretax gain of $7.1M ($4.4M after tax). No employee count disclosed.
2008-06-29plant_closureannounced2008-04-232008-09-30Kent, Washington, USAMetal beverage packaging, Americas & AsiaUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of metal beverage packaging plant. Charge includes $9.1M for employee severance, pension and other benefit costs. Plant expected to shut down in Q3 2008.
2008-06-29plant_closureannounced902008-06-262008-09-30Brampton, Ontario, CanadaPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of plastic packaging plant employing 90 people. Total charge approx $6M, of which $4.3M recorded in Q2. Plant expected to shut down in Q3 2008.
2008-06-29restructuringin_progress502007-10-012009-12-31North AmericaPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Termination of approx 50 employees in response to lost sales. Severance amounts being paid during 2008 and 2009.
2008-03-30plant_closureannounced2008-04-232008-09-30United States — Kent, WashingtonMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 12 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of approximately $12 million ($7 million after tax) to be recorded in Q2 2008; two 12-ounce can lines producing ~1.1 billion cans annually to be redeployed elsewhere. Closure expected to be ~$4 million cash positive on final disposition.
2008-03-30plant_closurein_progress2007-10-012008-12-31United States — Commerce, California and Tallapoosa, GeorgiaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced October 2007; pretax charge of $41.9M ($25.4M after tax) recorded in Q4 2007 including $10.7M severance. Net reduction of 10 production lines; also exiting custom/decorative tinplate can business in Baltimore, Maryland. Cash payments of $0.2M for employee costs made in Q1 2008; remaining reserves expected to be utilized during 2008.
2008-03-30plant_closurecompleted2006-10-012007-12-31Canada — Burlington, OntarioMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Operations ceased; $1.4M paid against reserves in Q1 2008. Remaining reserves at March 30, 2008: $1.1M employee costs and $1.2M other costs.
2008-03-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-02-152008-02-15AustraliaAerospace and technologiesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		BATC sold Ball Solutions Group Pty Ltd to QinetiQ Pty Ltd for ~$10.5M; pretax gain of $7.1M ($4.4M after tax). Headcount removed not disclosed.
2008-03-30restructuringin_progress2005-07-012009-03-31United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Beverage can end manufacturing upgrade project announced July 2005; $1.2M paid against reserve in Q1 2008; $2.5M severance and employee benefit costs remain at March 30, 2008, expected to be paid in 2008 and 2009.
2008-03-30restructuringin_progress2007-10-012008-12-31United StatesMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Tallapoosa, GA and Commerce, CA facilities. Pretax charge of $41.9M recorded in Q4 2007 included $10.7M for severance. Cash payments of $0.2M made in Q1 2008 for employee related costs.
2008-03-30restructuringin_progress502007-10-012008-12-31United StatesPlastic Packaging, AmericasUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Termination of approximately 50 employees in response to lost sales. Pretax charge of $0.4M recorded in Q4 2007.
2008-03-30plant_closureannounced2008-04-232008-09-30United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, Americas and AsiaUSD 12 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced plans to close Kent, Washington plant. Pretax charge of approx $12M to be recorded in Q2 2008. Plant expected to cease production in Q3 2008.
2007-12-31plant_closurein_progress2007-10-242008United States (Tallapoosa, GA; Commerce, CA; Baltimore, MD)Metal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure of two aerosol/general line can plants and exit of the Baltimore custom and decorative tinplate can business. Pretax Q4 2007 charge of $41.9M ($25.4M after tax), including $10.7M severance, $23M fixed asset write-down, $2.4M excess inventory and $5.8M other costs; largely non-cash. Net reduction of 10 production lines; expected annual pretax savings above $15M. No employee headcount figure disclosed. An additional $2.3M pretax pension annuity expense related to a previously closed plant was recorded separately.
2007-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted5020072008United StatesPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Termination of approximately 50 employees in Q4 2007 in response to lost sales; pretax charge $0.4M ($0.2M after tax). Severance expected to be paid in Q1 2008.
2007-12-31restructuringin_progress2005-072009North AmericaMetal beverage packaging, Americasrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year project (initiated July 2005) to upgrade and streamline North American beverage can end manufacturing. Original pretax charge of $19.3M ($11.7M after tax) taken in Q3 2005; FY2007 activity was $2.4M of reserve payments, with $4.4M of severance and employee benefit costs remaining at 2007-12-31, expected to be paid in 2008-2009 as remaining end modules enter operation. Headcount figure not disclosed.
2007-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2007-12-242008-02-15AustraliaAerospace and technologies (Ball Aerospace — small Australian defense services business)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement signed December 24, 2007 to sell Ball Solutions Group Pty Ltd to a QinetiQ plc subsidiary; completed February 15, 2008 for approximately $10.5M with an expected gain of approximately $3M. Employee headcount transferred not disclosed.
2007-12-31plant_closurein_progress2007-10-242008-12-31United StatesMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program closes aerosol plants in Tallapoosa, Georgia and Commerce, California and exits the custom/decorative tinplate can business in Baltimore, Maryland; includes $10.7M severance, $23M fixed-asset write-down, $2.4M excess inventory, $5.8M other. Pretax charge $41.9M ($25.4M after tax); no cash costs in 2007. Expected annual pretax savings over $15M; employees affected not disclosed.
2007-12-31layoffcompleted502008-03-31United StatesPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fourth quarter 2007 severance for termination of approximately 50 employees in response to lost sales; exact announcement date not disclosed, severance payable in first quarter 2008.
2007-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2007-12-242008-02-15AustraliaAerospace and technologiessubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of small Australian defense services business (Ball Solutions Group Pty Ltd) to QinetiQ for approximately $10.5M, completed 2008-02-15 after fiscal year-end; expected gain of approximately $3M; headcount not disclosed.
2007-12-31plant_closurein_progress2007-10-012008-12-31United StatesMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 42 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of aerosol container plants in Tallapoosa, Georgia, and Commerce, California, and exit from custom tinplate business in Baltimore, Maryland. Pretax charge of $41.9 million recorded in Q4 2007. Actions expected to be completed throughout 2008.
2007-12-31restructuringcompleted502007-10-012008-03-31United StatesPlastic Packaging, AmericasUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Termination of approximately 50 employees in response to lost sales. Pretax charge of $0.4 million recorded in Q4 2007. Severance amounts expected to be paid in Q1 2008.
2007-12-31plant_closureannounced2007-10-242008-12-31United StatesMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 42 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of aerosol plants in Tallapoosa, GA and Commerce, CA; exit of custom tin business in Baltimore, MD. Pretax charge of $41.9 million recorded in Q4 2007.
2007-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted502007-10-012008-03-31United StatesPlastic packaging, AmericasUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Termination of approximately 50 employees in response to lost sales. Pretax charge of $0.4 million recorded in Q4 2007.
2007-09-30plant_closureannounced2007-10-242009-01-01United States (Tallapoosa, Georgia; Commerce, California; Baltimore, Maryland)Metal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 26 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		After-tax charge; closures to be completed early 2009 with net reduction of 10 production lines, including relocation of two aerosol lines. Announcement also covers exiting the custom and decorative tinplate can business in Baltimore. No employee count disclosed; cash costs expected to be offset by asset disposition proceeds and tax recoveries.
2007-09-30restructuringin_progressNorth America (Whitby, Ontario; two unnamed North American facilities)Metal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing program: $1.7M pretax charge through Q2 2006 for a Whitby, Ontario food can line shutdown, plus a $33.6M pretax charge in Q4 2006 to close two North American plants after the U.S. Can acquisition (severance $7.8M, pension $16.8M, other $9M). $9.8M paid against reserves in first nine months of 2007; $11.4M reserve balance at 2007-09-30 expected to be used during 2007-2008. No employee counts disclosed; announcement dates not specified in this filing.
2007-09-30plant_closureannounced2007-10-242009-03-31United StatesMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 26 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced closure of facilities in Baltimore, MD; Tallapoosa, GA; and Commerce, CA. Exit from custom/decorative tinplate can business. Net reduction of 10 production lines. After-tax charge of approx $26M expected in Q4 2007. Completion expected early 2009.
2007-07-01plant_closurein_progress2006-102008-12-31Burlington, Ontario, CanadaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge ($27.4M after tax) recorded in Q4 2006 as part of realignment following the U.S. Can acquisition; includes $7.8M severance, $16.8M pension, $9M other. Operations have ceased; reserve payments continued in H1 2007. No employee count disclosed.
2007-07-01plant_closurein_progress2006-102008-12-31Alliance, Ohio, United StatesMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Estimated cost of approximately $1M for employee and other costs, treated as an opening balance sheet item of the U.S. Can acquisition. Operations have ceased; no employee count disclosed.
2007-07-01plant_closurecompleted2006-10-01North AmericaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Burlington, Ontario plant announced Oct 2006. Charge includes $7.8M severance, $16.8M pension, $9M other. Operations ceased; $8.6M paid in first six months of 2007.
2007-07-01plant_closurecompleted2006-10-01North AmericaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Alliance, Ohio plant. Estimated cost $1M for employee and other costs. Treated as opening balance sheet item related to U.S. Can acquisition.
2007-04-01plant_closurein_progress2006-10-01Burlington, Ontario, CanadaMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge recorded Q4 2006 ($27.4M after tax); includes $7.8M severance, $16.8M pension, $9M other. Operations ceased; $5.2M paid against reserves in Q1 2007. No employee count disclosed.
2007-04-01plant_closurein_progress2006-10-01Alliance, Ohio, United StatesMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Estimated cost for employee and other costs; treated as opening balance sheet item of U.S. Can acquisition. Operations ceased. No employee count disclosed.
2007-04-01plant_closurein_progress2006-10-01North AmericaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Burlington, Ontario plant announced Oct 2006. Pretax charge of $33.6M recorded in Q4 2006 included $7.8M severance, $16.8M pension costs, and $9M other costs. Operations ceased; $5.2M payments made in Q1 2007.
2007-04-01plant_closurecompleted2006-10-01North AmericaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Alliance, Ohio plant. Estimated cost of $1M for employee and other costs treated as opening balance sheet item related to U.S. Can acquisition. Operations ceased.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2,3002006-03-272006-03-27United States and ArgentinaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of all U.S. Can shares completed March 27, 2006 for 444,756 Ball shares valued at $19.7 million, plus refinancing of $598.2 million of U.S. Can debt. Acquired operations employ 2,300 people across 10 U.S. plants and two Argentina plants; financial details in Note 3.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted4702006-03-282006-03-28United States and CanadaPlastic packaging, AmericasItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired North American plastic bottle container assets for $184.7 million cash (two U.S. plants and one Canadian plant); acquired business employs approximately 470 people. Related integration (relocation of Neenah, WI R&D; termination of production at Newark, CA plant) was treated as opening balance sheet items. See Note 3.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-102006-12-31Burlington, Ontario, CanadaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Metal food can plant closed in December 2006 as part of segment realignment following the U.S. Can acquisition. Fourth-quarter pretax charge comprised of $7.8M severance, $16.8M pension, $2.9M plant decommissioning and $6.1M write-off of obsolete equipment/spares. Employee count not disclosed; MD&A cites $33.8M for the broader realignment.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-102006-12-31Alliance, Ohio, United StatesMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Leased aerosol facility acquired with U.S. Can; closure announced October 2006 alongside Burlington and completed December 2006. Estimated cost of approximately $1 million for employee and other costs is treated as an opening balance sheet item related to the acquisition rather than a post-acquisition charge. Employee count not disclosed.
2006-12-31restructuringcompletedWhitby, Ontario, CanadaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Shutdown of a metal food can production line; pretax charge recorded in Q1 2006, comprising $0.6M employee termination costs, $0.7M equipment removal/decommissioning and $0.8M equipment impairment. Activities completed during 2006. Item 1 cites a lower $1.4 million pretax figure; the footnote amount is used. Employee count not disclosed.
2006-12-31restructuringcompletedRichmond, British Columbia, CanadaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Net fourth-quarter 2006 pretax charge to shut down a welded food can line and record recovery of previously expensed consolidation costs ($0.6 million after tax). Employee count not disclosed.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompletedReidsville, North Carolina, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, Americasrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Can end manufacturing operations at the Reidsville plant shut down during Q4 2006 under the multi-year North American beverage can end upgrade project announced in July 2005 (expected fully complete 2008). The related $19.3 million pretax charge (including $11.7 million severance/benefit costs) was recorded in 2005; no 2006 charge or employee count disclosed for the shutdown itself.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-102006-12-31Burlington, Ontario, CanadaMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $33.6M ($27.4M after tax) recorded in Q4 2006 for severance, pension, decommissioning and asset write-offs; part of post-U.S. Can realignment. Employees affected not disclosed.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-102006-12-31Alliance, Ohio, United StatesMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Leased facility acquired with U.S. Can; closure treated as an opening balance sheet item related to the acquisition, estimated cost approximately $1M for employee and other costs.
2006-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-012007-03-31Whitby, Ontario, CanadaMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Shutdown of a metal food can production line; charge comprised of employee termination, equipment removal and impairment of plant equipment and tooling. Item 1 narrative cites $1.4M and MD&A cites a $1.7M net charge for the same line shutdown.
2006-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-102006-12-31Richmond, British Columbia, CanadaMetal food and household products packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Net charge in Q4 2006 to shut down a welded food can line and record recovery of previously expensed business consolidation costs.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-102006-12-31Reidsville, North Carolina, United StatesMetal beverage packaging, AmericasItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Can end manufacturing operations shut down during Q4 2006 as part of a multi-year can end capacity upgrade project (project charge of $19.3M was recorded in Q3 2005, prior year). Employees affected not disclosed.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2,3002006-03-272006-03-27United States and ArgentinaMetal food and household products packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		U.S. Can acquired operations employ 2,300 people with annual sales of approximately $600M; 10 U.S. plants plus two plants in Argentina.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted4702006-03-282006-03-28United States and CanadaPlastic packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired North American plastic container assets for $184.7M cash; acquired business employs approximately 470 people with annual sales of approximately $150M.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-12-312006-12-31People's Republic of ChinaMetal beverage packaging, Europe/AsiaUSD 5 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Minority interest in the high-density plastic container business (two PRC plants) acquired for $4.6M cash in Q4 2006; headcount not disclosed.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-102006-12-31North AmericaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Burlington, Ontario plant. Pretax charge of $33.6 million recorded in Q4 2006.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-102006-12-31North AmericaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of leased facility in Alliance, Ohio. Treated as opening balance sheet item related to U.S. Can acquisition.
2006-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-01-012007-03-31CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Shutdown of metal food can production line in Whitby, Ontario plant. Pretax charge of $1.4 million.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2005-072006-12-31United StatesMetal Beverage Packaging, AmericasItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Can end manufacturing operations at Reidsville, North Carolina plant shut down during Q4 2006 as part of multi-year upgrade project.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2,3002006-03-27United States and ArgentinaMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of U.S. Can Corporation. The acquired operations employ 2,300 people.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted4702006-03-28United States and CanadaPlastic Packaging, AmericasItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of certain North American plastic container net assets from Alcan Packaging. The acquired business employs approximately 470 people.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-102006-12-31Alliance, OhioMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of leased facility in Alliance, Ohio, acquired from U.S. Can. Treated as an opening balance sheet item. Estimated costs approximately $1 million for employee and other costs.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-102006-12-31Burlington, OntarioMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of metal food can manufacturing plant. Pretax charge of $33.6 million comprised of $7.8 million severance, $16.8 million pension costs, $2.9 million decommissioning, and $6.1 million asset write-off.
2006-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-012006-12-31Whitby, OntarioMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of metal food can production line. Pretax charge of $2.1 million comprised of $0.6 million employee termination costs, $0.7 million equipment removal, and $0.8 million impairment.
2006-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-102006-12-31Richmond, British ColumbiaMetal Food and Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of welded food can line. Net charge of $0.9 million.
2006-10-01plant_closureannounced2006-10-122006-12-31North America (Alliance, Ohio, USA)Metal Food & Household Products Packaging, Americassubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of leased Alliance, Ohio facility acquired from U.S. Can; treated as opening balance sheet item related to the U.S. Can acquisition. Part of a combined ~$25M after-tax Q4 charge covering both this closure and Burlington.
2006-10-01plant_closureannounced2006-10-122006-12-31North America (Burlington, Ontario, Canada)Metal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 25 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Combined after-tax charge of ~$25M for Q4 2006 covers equipment disposal and Burlington closure. Expected to reduce operating costs by $8M annually from 2007. Closure costs expected to be cash flow neutral after tax benefits and asset sale proceeds.
2006-10-01restructuringcompleted2006-01-012006-12-31Ontario, CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2006 pretax charge of $2.1M ($1.4M after tax) to shut down a metal food can production line in an Ontario plant; included $0.6M employee termination costs. Production ceased; related activities expected complete by end of 2006. Headcount not disclosed.
2006-10-01acquisition_additioncompleted2006-03-272006-03-27United States, ArgentinaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of U.S. Can Corporation added 10 U.S. manufacturing plants and 2 Argentina plants with ~$600M annual sales. Headcount added not disclosed.
2006-10-01acquisition_additioncompleted2006-03-282006-03-28United States, CanadaPlastic Packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired North American plastic bottle container assets from Alcan Packaging for $184.7M cash; two U.S. plants and one Canada plant with ~$150M annual sales. Headcount added not disclosed.
2006-10-01plant_closureannounced2006-10-122006-12-31North AmericaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 25 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of leased facility in Alliance, Ohio and plant in Burlington, Ontario. After-tax charge of approx $25M for equipment disposal and Burlington closure.
2006-10-01restructuringin_progress2006-01-012006-12-31Ontario, CanadaMetal food & household products packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of metal food can production line. Charge comprised of $0.6M employee termination costs, $0.7M equipment removal, and $0.8M impairment.
2006-07-02acquisition_additioncompleted2006-03-27United States, ArgentinaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired U.S. Can Corporation; operations include 10 U.S. plants and 2 Argentina plants with ~$600M annual sales. No headcount disclosed.
2006-07-02acquisition_additioncompleted2006-03-28United States, CanadaPlastic Packaging, AmericasUSD 185 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired North American plastic bottle container assets from Alcan Packaging for $184.7M cash; includes two U.S. plants and one Canada plant, ~$150M annual sales. No headcount disclosed.
2006-07-02restructuringcompleted2006-01-012006-12-31Canada (Ontario)Metal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 2006 pretax charge to shut down a metal food can line in an Ontario plant; includes $0.6M employee termination costs. Production ceased; related activities expected complete by end of 2006. No employee count disclosed.
2006-07-02plant_closurein_progress2006-04-012007-06-30Germany (Hassloch)Metal Beverage Packaging, Europe/AsiaUSD 74 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fire damaged most of the Hassloch plant; €27M fixed asset write-down and $74.1M pretax insurance gain recorded. Rebuild with two steel lines plus an aluminum line at Hermsdorf planned; all three lines expected operational Q2 2007. No workforce reduction count disclosed.
2006-07-02restructuringin_progress2006-01-012006-12-31Ontario, CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Shutdown of metal food can production line in Whitby plant. Charge includes $0.6M employee termination costs, $0.7M equipment removal/decommissioning, and $0.8M impairment.
2006-07-02restructuringcompleted2005-04-012006-04-01Quebec, CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of three-piece food can manufacturing plant. Q2 2006 recorded $0.4M gain on disposition of fixed assets previously written down in 2005. Land and building sold in April 2006.
2006-04-02plant_closurein_progress2006-12-31Whitby, Ontario, CanadaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge to permanently idle a metal food can production line; includes $0.6M employee termination costs. No employee count disclosed; other activities expected complete by end of 2006.
2006-04-02acquisition_additioncompleted2006-03-27United States and ArgentinaMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired all outstanding shares of U.S. Can; acquired operations have annual sales of approximately $600 million. No headcount disclosed.
2006-04-02acquisition_additioncompleted2006-03-28United States and CanadaPlastic Packaging, Americasbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired North American plastic bottle container assets for $180 million cash; acquired operations have annual sales of approximately $140 million. No headcount disclosed.
2006-04-02restructuringin_progress2006-01-012006-12-31Whitby, OntarioMetal Food & Household Products Packaging, AmericasUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pretax charge of $2.1 million to permanently idle a metal food can production line. Includes $0.6 million employee termination costs. Activities expected to be completed by end of 2006.
2005-12-31restructuringin_progress2005-072007North AmericaNorth American metal beverage packaging — beverage can end manufacturingUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year project to upgrade and streamline can end manufacturing; charge comprises $11.7M employee severance/pension/benefit costs, $6.0M write-off of obsolete spare parts and tooling, and $1.6M decommissioning costs. Headcount affected not disclosed. First production module installed; second and third modules in installation phase.
2005-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2005Burlington, Ontario, CanadaNorth American metal food packagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pretax charge of $4.6M ($3.1M after tax) recorded in the fourth quarter of 2005 for pension, severance and other employee benefit costs. Payments made in 2005 were insignificant, so most severance remained unpaid at year-end. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2005-12-31plant_closurecompleted772005Quebec, CanadaNorth American metal food packaging — three-piece food can manufacturing plantUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure charge of $8.8M recorded in Q2 2005; plant ceased operations in Q3 2005; Q4 gain of $2.2M to adjust land and building to net realizable value reduced net pretax charge to $6.6M ($4.4M after tax), comprising $3.2M severance/pension/benefit costs and $3.4M decommissioning and asset write-down. Management expects a net cash inflow once all assets are disposed of. Charge taken to better match capacity to demand.
2005-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2006-02-142006-03-31United States; ArgentinaAerosol, paint, plastic and custom/specialty canssubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Definitive merger agreement to acquire U.S. Can Corporation's U.S. and Argentinean operations for 1.1 million Ball shares plus assumption of $550M of U.S. Can debt; comprises 10 U.S. plants and two plants in Argentina with about $600M of 2005 sales. Employee headcount to be added is not disclosed. Ball intends to refinance the assumed debt at closing, expected by end of first quarter 2006.
2005-12-31plant_closurecompleted772005-04-012005-09-30Quebec, CanadaNorth American metal food packagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $8.8M ($5.9M after tax) recorded in Q2 2005 for closure of a three-piece food can plant; plant ceased operations in Q3 2005. Charge partly offset by a $2.2M Q4 gain on net realizable value adjustment. Announcement date reflects quarter only.
2005-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2005-10-012005-12-31Burlington, Ontario, CanadaNorth American metal food packagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $4.6M ($3.1M after tax) in Q4 2005 for pension, severance and other employee benefit costs related to a workforce reduction; number of employees affected not disclosed. Announcement date reflects quarter only.
2005-12-31restructuringin_progress2005-07-012007-12-31North AmericaNorth American metal beverage packagingUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Multi-year project to upgrade and streamline beverage can end manufacturing; Q3 2005 pretax charge of $19.3M ($11.7M after tax) included $11.7M for employee severance, pension and benefit costs, $1.6M decommissioning and $6M for obsolete spare parts and tooling. Employees affected not disclosed. Announcement date reflects month/quarter only.
2005-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2006-02-142006-03-31United States and ArgentinaNorth American metal food packaging (aerosol, paint and specialty cans)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive merger agreement to acquire U.S. Can Corporation's U.S. and Argentinean operations for 1.1 million Ball shares plus assumption of $550M of U.S. Can debt; U.S. Can had approximately $600M of 2005 sales across 10 U.S. plants and 2 Argentina plants. Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2005-12-312005-12-31Ontario, CanadaNorth American Metal Food PackagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Reduction in workforce at metal food container plant. Pretax charge of $4.6 million for pension, severance and other employee benefit costs.
2005-12-31plant_closurecompleted772005-06-302005-09-30Quebec, CanadaNorth American Metal Food PackagingUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of three-piece food can manufacturing plant. 77 employees terminated. Pretax charge of $6.6 million in Q2, partially offset by $2.2 million gain in Q4.
2005-12-31restructuringin_progress2005-07-312007-12-31North AmericaNorth American Metal Beverage PackagingUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Project to upgrade and streamline North American beverage can end manufacturing capabilities. Pretax charge of $19.3 million for employee severance, pension, decommissioning, and write-off of obsolete parts.
2005-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2005-04-01Ontario, CanadaNorth American metal food packagingUSD 5 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pretax charge of $4.6 million for reduction in workforce in a metal food container plant.
2005-12-31plant_closurecompleted2005-04-012005-09-30Quebec, CanadaNorth American metal food packagingUSD 7 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pretax charge of $6.6 million for closure of a three-piece food can manufacturing plant. Ceased operations in Q3 2005.
2005-12-31restructuringin_progress2005-07-012007-12-31North AmericaNorth American metal beverage packagingUSD 19 (millions)Item 7. MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Project to upgrade and streamline North American beverage can end manufacturing capabilities. Includes write-off of obsolete equipment and employee termination costs.
2005-12-31plant_closurecompleted772005-04-012005-09-30Quebec, CanadaNorth American metal food packagingUSD 9 (millions)Note 4. Business Consolidation Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of three-piece food can manufacturing plant. 77 employees terminated. Pretax charge of $8.8 million recorded in Q2 2005.
2005-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted2005-10-01Burlington, Ontario, CanadaNorth American metal food packagingUSD 5 (millions)Note 4. Business Consolidation Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction in force in Burlington, Ontario plant. Pretax charge of $4.6 million recorded in Q4 2005.
2005-10-02plant_closurecompleted772005-10-02Quebec, CanadaNorth American packaging — three-piece food can manufacturingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $8.8M ($5.9M after tax) recorded in Q2 2005; includes $2.5M severance/benefits and $6M decommissioning and asset write-down. Plant ceased operations during Q3 2005. Announcement date not stated in filing.
2005-10-02restructuringin_progress2005-07-012007-12-31United StatesNorth American packaging — beverage can end manufacturingUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Project announced July 2005 to upgrade and streamline North American beverage can end manufacturing; Q3 2005 pretax charge of $19.3M ($11.7M after tax), of which $11.7M is employee severance, pension and other benefit costs; also $1.6M decommissioning and $6M obsolete parts/tooling write-off. Employees affected not disclosed. Announcement date stated only as month (July 2005).
2005-10-02restructuringin_progress2005-07-012007-12-31North AmericaNorth American PackagingUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Project to upgrade and streamline North American beverage can end manufacturing capabilities. Charge includes $11.7M for employee severance, pension and other employee benefit costs.
2005-10-02plant_closurecompleted772005-04-012005-09-30Quebec, CanadaNorth American PackagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of three-piece food can manufacturing plant. 77 employees terminated. Charge recorded in Q2 2005.
2005-07-03plant_closurein_progress772005-05-012005-12-31Quebec, CanadaNorth American packaging — three-piece food can manufacturingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $8.8M ($5.9M after tax) recorded in Q2 2005; accrual includes $3.2M severance/benefits, $0.9M decommissioning, $4.7M asset write-down. Announcement month stated as May 2005; day not disclosed.
2005-07-03restructuringannounced2005-07-012005-12-31North AmericaNorth American packaging — beverage can end manufacturingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Project to upgrade and streamline can end manufacturing commenced July 2005; expected after-tax charge of $15M–$25M when plan finalized in Q3 or Q4 2005. No employee count disclosed. Announcement day not specified.
2005-07-03plant_closurein_progress772005-05-012005-12-31QuebecNorth American PackagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of three-piece food can manufacturing plant. Charge includes severance, pension, decommissioning, and asset write-downs.
2005-07-03restructuringannounced2005-07-012005-12-31North AmericaNorth American Packagingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Project to upgrade and streamline North American beverage can end manufacturing capabilities. Expected after-tax charge of $15-$25 million.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12-31North AmericaNorth American packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		All North American packaging business consolidation activities concluded during 2004; no employee count disclosed. Segment recorded net business consolidation GAINS of $1.1 million in 2004 (Q4 gain of $0.4M on 2003 food-can plant closure; Q3 gain of $0.7M on Atlanta plastics office/R&D relocation), so no current-year charge.
2004-12-31plant_closurecompleted2001-062004-12-31People's Republic of ChinaInternational packagingUSD 238 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Multi-year program announced June 2001 to exit the general-line metal can business and close two PRC beverage can plants; $237.7M pretax charge recorded in 2001 (cumulative program charge, not current-year). Current fiscal year 2004 activity: $13.7M of earnings as restructuring concluded; only $9.1M of accruals remain for tax matters and liquidation costs.
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-03-172004-03-17United States (Oakdale, California)North American packagingUSD 30 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired ConAgra's 50% interest in Ball Western Can for $30 million; added approximately one billion units of annual capacity. Headcount added not disclosed; $30M is purchase price, not a workforce charge.
2004-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2004-10-012004-10-31United States (Northglenn, Colorado)North American packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MPI plant sold in October 2004; plant had approximately 100 employees but was closed in Q2 2003 with volumes consolidated into other Ball facilities, so headcount reduction is not attributable to fiscal 2004. Exact sale date within October 2004 not specified.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12-31United StatesAerospace and technologiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exit costs for a product line whose operations ceased in 2001 were no longer required; $0.4 million of earnings recorded in Q4 2004. No employee count disclosed.
2004-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-06-012004-12-31People's Republic of ChinaInternational PackagingUSD 238 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Plan announced in June 2001 to exit general line metal can business in PRC and close two plants. Costs and transactions concluded by end of 2004.
2004-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-01-012003-06-30United StatesNorth American PackagingItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closed beverage end plant acquired from Metal Packaging International in March 2003.
2004-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-01-012003-12-31United StatesNorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of metal food container plant announced in Q1 2003 to address decreased demand.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2002-10-012004-12-31United StatesNorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Relocation of plastics offices and R&D facility from Atlanta to Colorado. Completed in 2004.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12-312004-12-31North AmericaPackagingUSD -1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Business consolidation gains of $1.1 million recorded as costs were less than expected for plant closures and relocations.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12-312004-12-31InternationalPackagingUSD -14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Earnings of $13.7 million recorded primarily related to realization of assets in excess of estimates and costs less than anticipated for PRC business consolidation.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12-312004-12-31North AmericaAerospace and TechnologiesUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Earnings of $0.4 million recorded for exit costs no longer required due to sale of product line.
2004-10-03plant_closurecompleted2004-10-03United States (Georgia to Colorado)North American packaging — plastics offices and research and developmentrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Shutdown of Atlanta plastics offices and R&D facility concluded in Q3 2004; costs came in below estimate, producing $0.7 million of income. No employee count disclosed.
2004-10-03divestiture_reductioncompleted2004-10-31United States (Northglenn, Colorado)North American packaging — metal beverage can endsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Metal Packaging International plant, closed in Q2 2003, was sold in October 2004 (subsequent to quarter end). Remaining employee and decommissioning costs described as insignificant. No employee count disclosed.
2004-10-03plant_closurecompleted2004-12-31Northglenn, ColoradoNorth American Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		MPI plant closed during Q2 2003 and sold in October 2004. Remaining employee-related costs insignificant.
2004-10-03restructuringin_progress2004-12-31People's Republic of ChinaInternational PackagingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Income of $6 million related to realization of proceeds on assets in excess of estimates and liquidation costs less than anticipated from 2001 charge.
2004-10-03restructuringcompleted2004-12-31Georgia, USANorth American PackagingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Income of $0.7 million as costs to complete shut down of Atlanta plastics offices and R&D facility were less than expected.
2004-10-03plant_closurecompleted2004-12-31Arkansas, USANorth American Packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Blytheville metal food container plant closed in Q2 2003. Remaining costs insignificant and will be concluded by end of year.
2004-10-03plant_closurecompleted2005-12-31Runcorn, England; GermanyInternational PackagingEUR 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Runcorn plant closed Dec 2003. Total costs estimated at €11.9 million including €8.7 million employee termination and €3.2 million decommissioning. €4.5 million remaining balance includes pension and early retirement benefits.
2004-07-04acquisition_additioncompleted2004-03-17United StatesNorth American PackagingUSD 30 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired ConAgra's interest in Ball Western Can for $30 million. Headcount not disclosed.
2004-07-04plant_closurecompleted2003-12-312004-12-31United KingdomInternational PackagingEUR 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ball Packaging Europe closed Runcorn plant. Costs include €8.7M employee termination and €3.2M decommissioning. Actions expected substantially completed by end of 2004.
2004-07-04restructuringin_progressGermanyInternational Packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Line shutdown and line conversion (steel to aluminum) at German plants. Costs included in the €11.9M total for European consolidation.
2004-04-04acquisition_additioncompleted2004-03-17United States (Oakdale, California)North American packaging — metal food containersbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired ConAgra's 50% interest in the Ball Western Can joint venture for approximately $30 million; no employee count disclosed. Prior to acquisition, accounted for under equity method.
2004-04-04restructuringin_progress2004-06-30United States (Georgia to Colorado)North American packaging — research and developmentrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Planned relocation of an R&D facility from Georgia to Colorado, expected substantially complete in Q2 2004; part of broader business consolidation program with $7.8 million remaining reserve at quarter-end. No employee count disclosed.
2004-04-04restructuringin_progressPeople's Republic of ChinaInternational packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Liquidation of investments in the PRC remains in process pending government approvals; relates to prior closures of two PRC beverage can plants and exit from general line metal can business. No employee count disclosed for current period.
2004-04-04plant_closurecompleted2003-12-312004-12-31United KingdomInternational PackagingEUR 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ball Packaging Europe closed its plant in Runcorn, England, at the end of December 2003. Costs include €8.7 million for employee termination costs and €3.2 million for decommissioning costs. Actions expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2004.
2004-04-04restructuringin_progress2004-06-30United StatesNorth American Packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Planned relocation of a research and development (R&D) facility from Georgia to Colorado, expected to be substantially completed during the second quarter of 2004.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1002003-03-112003-03-11United States — Northglenn, ColoradoNorth American packaging — metal beverage can endsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired MPI for $28 million; the acquired plant had approximately 100 employees. Purchase price of $28 million is not a workforce-related charge.
2003-12-31plant_closurecompleted1002003-03-112003-06-30United States — Northglenn, ColoradoNorth American packaging — metal beverage can endsUSD 2 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired MPI plant closed in Q2 2003 and volumes consolidated into other Ball facilities; $1.6 million opening-balance-sheet liability for plant closing costs ($1.1M employee-related, $0.5M decommissioning). Affected count is the same ~100 employees recorded in the acquisition_addition record.
2003-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-02-012003-06-30United States — Blytheville, ArkansasNorth American packaging — metal food containersUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced February 2003 to address decreased demand for three-piece welded cans; closed Q2 2003 with operations consolidated into Springdale, Arkansas. Charge of $1.9 million pretax ($1.2 million after tax), including $0.8M severance/benefits and $1.1M decommissioning and fixed-asset impairment; partially offset by a $0.5M gain on a Canadian plant sale. Remaining actions expected to complete in 2004. Employees affected not disclosed.
2003-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-12-312003-12-31United Kingdom — Runcorn, EnglandInternational packaging — Ball Packaging EuropeEUR 12 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Runcorn plant closed at the end of December 2003. Total estimated cost of €11.9 million covers the closure plus a line conversion and a line shutdown at other plants; includes €8.7 million employee termination and €3.2 million decommissioning, of which €2.7 million paid during 2003. Recorded in the acquisition opening balance sheet. Employees affected not disclosed.
2003-12-31restructuringin_progress2002-12-012004-12-31United States — Georgia to ColoradoNorth American packaging — plastic container office and R&DUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of plastic container office and R&D facility announced December 2002 (original $1.6M pretax charge in 2002). Office relocation completed during 2003; R&D facility relocation expected complete by end of 2004. Relocation costs of $2.7 million incurred and charged to continuing operations in 2003. Employees affected not disclosed.
2003-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-02-012003-06-30United StatesNorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Blytheville, Arkansas metal food container plant. Charge of $1.9 million recorded in Q1 2003 for employee costs, decommissioning, and impairment. Plant closed in Q2 2003.
2003-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-03-012003-06-30United StatesNorth American PackagingItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of beverage can end plant acquired from Metal Packaging International in March 2003. Closed in Q2 2003.
2003-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-12-312003-12-31United KingdomInternational PackagingItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of plant in United Kingdom as response to German mandatory deposit legislation.
2003-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-022003-06-30Arkansas, USANorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Blytheville metal food container plant. Charge includes employee severance, decommissioning, and impairment. Operations consolidated into Springdale plant.
2003-12-31plant_closurecompleted2003-03-112003-06-30Colorado, USANorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of acquired MPI plant in Northglenn. Volumes consolidated into other Ball facilities. Liability recorded for plant closing costs including employee related costs.
2003-12-31plant_closurecompleted2002-122003-12-31United KingdomInternational PackagingEUR 12 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Runcorn plant and line conversions/shutdowns at other European plants. Costs include employee termination and decommissioning. Recorded in opening acquisition balance sheet.
2003-12-31restructuringcompleted2002-122004-12-31Georgia/Colorado, USANorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of plastic container office and R&D facility from Georgia to Colorado. Charge for employee termination and decommissioning. Office relocation completed in 2003; R&D relocation expected by end of 2004.
2003-09-28plant_closurecompleted482003-02-012003-06-30United States — Blytheville, ArkansasNorth American packaging — metal food containersUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge of $1.9M pretax ($1.2M after tax) included $0.8M severance for 48 employees and $1.1M decommissioning and asset impairment; partially offset by $0.5M gain on Canadian plant sale. Plant closed Q2 2003; operations consolidated into Springdale, Arkansas.
2003-09-28plant_closurecompleted1002003-03-112003-06-30United States — Northglenn, ColoradoNorth American packaging — beverage can endsUSD 1 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MPI acquired 2003-03-11 for $28M with approximately 100 employees; plant closed Q2 2003 and volumes consolidated into other Ball facilities. Opening balance sheet recorded $1.1M liability for plant closing costs ($0.9M employee-related, $0.2M decommissioning).
2003-09-28restructuringin_progress2002-12-012004-12-31United States — Georgia to ColoradoNorth American packaging — plastics office and R&DUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of plastics office and R&D facility announced December 2002; $1.6M pretax charge recorded in Q4 2002. Office relocation expected complete 2003, R&D by end of 2004. Relocation costs of $2M charged to earnings in first nine months of 2003.
2003-09-28plant_closureannounced2003-10-01United Kingdom — Runcorn, EnglandInternational packaging — beverage canssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced October 2003 (subsequent to quarter end); consultations begun with work councils and unions. Closure cost accounted for in the opening acquisition balance sheet. No employee count disclosed.
2003-09-28layoffannounced2003-10-01United States — Watertown, WisconsinNorth American packaging — plastic containersMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced October 2003 (subsequent to quarter end) in response to lower sales demand and excess Midwest capacity; workforce reduction and idling of some equipment at the Watertown plastic container plant. No employee count or charge disclosed.
2003-09-28plant_closurecompleted1002003-03-112003-06-30Northglenn, ColoradoNorth American PackagingUSD 1 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		MPI plant closed in Q2 2003; volumes consolidated to other facilities. Liability of $1.1M recorded for closing costs.
2003-09-28plant_closurecompleted482003-02-012003-06-30Blytheville, ArkansasNorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Plant closed in Q2 2003; operations consolidated to Springdale, Arkansas. Charge included severance and decommissioning.
2003-09-28restructuringin_progress2002-12-012004-12-31Georgia to ColoradoNorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of plastic container office and R&D facility. Office relocation expected to complete in 2003, R&D by end of 2004.
2003-09-28plant_closureannounced2003-10-01Runcorn, EnglandInternational Packagingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Consultations begun with work councils and unions to close plant. Cost accounted for in opening acquisition balance sheet.
2003-09-28restructuringin_progress2003-10-01Watertown, WisconsinNorth American PackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced reduction in workforce and idling of equipment at plastic container plant due to lower sales demand.
2003-06-29plant_closurecompleted482003-022003-06-29Blytheville, Arkansas, United StatesNorth American packaging — metal food containersUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $1.9M ($1.2M after tax), including $0.8M severance and benefits for 48 employees and $1.1M decommissioning plus fixed-asset impairment; partially offset by a $0.5M gain on a Canadian plant sale. Operations consolidated into the Springdale, Arkansas plant; $0.2M paid during Q2 2003.
2003-06-29plant_closurecompleted1002003-03-112003-06-29Northglenn, Colorado, United StatesNorth American packaging — aluminum beverage can ends (Metal Packaging International)USD 1 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant of acquired Metal Packaging International, Inc. (approximately 100 employees) closed in Q2 2003 with volumes consolidated into other Ball facilities; $1.4M liability recorded at acquisition for plant closing costs ($0.9M employee-related, $0.5M decommissioning). Employee count is approximate as stated by filer.
2003-06-29restructuringin_progress2002-122004-12-31Georgia to Colorado, United StatesPlastics office and research & development facilityUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation announced December 2002; $1.6M pretax charge ($1M after tax) recorded in Q4 2002. Office relocation expected to complete in 2003 and R&D facility by end of 2004; employee relocation costs of $1.2M charged to earnings in first six months of 2003. No employee count disclosed.
2003-06-29plant_closurecompleted1002003-03-112003-06-29Northglenn, ColoradoNorth American PackagingUSD 1 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of acquired MPI plant; volumes consolidated to other facilities. Charge includes $0.9M employee costs and $0.5M decommissioning.
2003-06-29plant_closurecompleted482003-02-012003-06-29Blytheville, ArkansasNorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of metal food container plant due to decreased demand. Charge includes $0.8M for 48 employees and $1.1M for decommissioning/impairment.
2003-06-29restructuringin_progress2002-12-012004-12-31Georgia to ColoradoNorth American PackagingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of plastics office and R&D facility. $1.2M charged to current-period earnings for employee relocation costs in first six months of 2003.
2003-03-30plant_closureannounced482003-02-012003-06-30United States — Blytheville, ArkansasNorth American packaging — metal food containersUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced February 2003; operations to be consolidated into the Springdale, Arkansas plant. Charge covers severance for 48 employees plus decommissioning and asset impairment; partially offset by a $0.5 million gain on a Canadian plant sale. No payments made in Q1 2003.
2003-03-30acquisition_additioncompleted1002003-03-11United States — Northglenn, ColoradoNorth American packaging — beverage can endsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Metal Packaging International, Inc. for $28 million cash; plant has approximately 100 employees.
2003-03-30plant_closureannounced2003-03-112003-06-30United States — Northglenn, ColoradoNorth American packaging — beverage can endsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MPI plant to be closed in Q2 2003 with volumes consolidated into other Ball facilities; affected headcount not separately disclosed.
2003-03-30plant_closurein_progress2001-06-012003-12-31People's Republic of ChinaInternational packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Second PRC beverage can plant closure planned for 2003 as final step of the 2001 reorganization; equipment relocation underway. Original 2001 charge was $237.7 million pretax; no Q1 2003 charge or headcount count disclosed.
2003-03-30restructuringin_progress2002-12-012004-12-31United States — Atlanta, Georgia to ColoradoPlastics office and research & developmentUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of plastics office and R&D facility announced December 2002; $1.6 million pretax charge recorded in Q4 2002. Office relocation expected complete in 2003, R&D facility by end of 2004; $0.4 million of relocation costs charged to Q1 2003 earnings. Affected headcount not disclosed.
2003-03-30plant_closureannounced482003-02-012003-06-30Arkansas, USANorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Blytheville metal food container plant; $0.8M for employee severance/benefits for 48 employees.
2003-03-30acquisition_additioncompleted1002003-03-112003-03-11Colorado, USANorth American Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Metal Packaging International, Inc. (MPI); plant has approximately 100 employees.
2003-03-30restructuringin_progress2002-12-012004-12-31Georgia to Colorado, USACorporate / PlasticsUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of plastics office and R&D facility; $0.4M charged to current-period earnings for employee relocation costs in Q1 2003.
2002-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-12-192002-12-19Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Poland)International packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Schmalbach-Lubeca GmbH (Ball Packaging Europe) for approximately $948 million; 12 plants acquired. Filer does not disclose acquired headcount; the post-year-end total of ~12,500 employees includes these workers.
2002-12-31plant_closureannounced2003-02-252003-06-30United States (Blytheville, Arkansas)North American packaging — metal food containersUSD 2 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-year-end announcement to close the Blytheville plant and consolidate operations into Springdale, Arkansas; charge includes $1.3 million after tax ($0.7 million severance and benefits, $1.4 million decommissioning and asset impairment). Headcount not disclosed.
2002-12-31restructuringin_progress2001-06-012003-12-31People's Republic of ChinaInternational packagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Multi-year PRC reorganization (general line can exit and plant closures) initiated June 2001; during 2002 the program continued with a net charge reversal of $5.1 million. Filer discloses 1,592 former employees tied to severance across the 2001 PRC and U.S. actions combined, not split by year. Second PRC plant closure expected in 2003.
2002-12-31restructuringcompleted2001-06-012002-12-31United StatesAerospace and technologiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exit of two commercial developmental aerospace product lines announced June 2001 ($16 million pretax charge); actions completed during the fourth quarter of 2002 with a $2.0 million income reversal in 2002. Headcount not disclosed.
2002-12-31plant_closurecompleted2002-01-012002-12-31United States (Iowa)North American packaging — plastic containersUSD 1 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of one of two plants acquired in the December 2001 Wis-Pak Plastics asset acquisition; after-tax cash costs of approximately $1 million, substantially paid by year-end 2002. Headcount not disclosed.
2002-12-31otherin_progress2002-12-012004-12-31United States (Atlanta, Georgia to Colorado)Corporate — plastics office and research and developmentUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of plastics office and R&D facility announced December 2002; $1.6 million pretax charge ($1 million after tax) for employee-related and decommissioning costs and leasehold impairment. Office relocation expected 2003, R&D facility by end of 2004. Headcount not disclosed.
2002-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2003-03-112003-03-11United States (Northglenn, Colorado)North American packaging — metal beverage endssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-year-end acquisition of Metal Packaging International, Inc. for $30.2 million cash; MPI had approximately $42 million of 2002 sales. The Northglenn plant will be closed and volumes consolidated into other Ball facilities. Headcount not disclosed.
2002-12-31plant_closureannounced2003-02-252003-06-30Arkansas, USANorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of Blytheville metal food container plant announced Feb 25, 2003. Charge includes $0.7M employee severance/benefits and $1.4M decommissioning/impairment. Expected to close in Q2 2003.
2002-12-31restructuringcompleted2002-12-312004-12-31Georgia/Colorado, USANorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Relocation of plastics office and R&D facility from Atlanta to Colorado. Pretax charge of $1.6M recorded in 2002 for employee-related and decommissioning costs.
2002-12-31plant_closurecompleted2001-12-152001-12-31Georgia, USANorth American PackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Production ceased at Moultrie, Georgia beverage can plant in mid-December 2001. Production consolidated into other facilities.
2002-12-31restructuringcompleted1,5922001-06-012002-12-31GlobalPackaging and AerospaceUSD 271 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes PRC reorganization, aerospace product line exits, and Moultrie plant closure. Severance and benefit costs associated with 1,592 former employees.
2002-12-31plant_closureannounced2003-02-252003-06-30Arkansas, USANorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Blytheville metal food container plant. Charge includes $0.7 million employee severance.
2002-12-31restructuringin_progress2002-12-012004-12-31Georgia/Colorado, USANorth American PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of plastics office and R&D facility from Atlanta to Colorado.
2002-09-29restructuringin_progress2001-062002-12-31China (People's Republic of China)PackagingUSD 238 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge; $185 million after tax and minority interest impact. Exited general-line metal can business, closed one PRC beverage can plant, closing a second and relocating equipment. Severance-related separations are disclosed only in aggregate: 1,592 former employees across the PRC and U.S. 2001 actions combined, not broken out by action.
2002-09-29restructuringcompleted2001-062001-06United StatesAerospace and TechnologiesUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cessation of two commercial developmental product lines; $9.7 million after tax. Severance-related separations disclosed only in aggregate of 1,592 former employees across PRC and U.S. 2001 actions.
2002-09-29plant_closurecompleted2001-112001-12-31United States — Moultrie, GeorgiaPackagingUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed to address overcapacity in North American aluminum beverage can industry; $15 million after tax. Charge offset in part by reversal of $7.2 million of the June 2001 restructuring charge. Severance-related separations disclosed only in aggregate of 1,592 former employees across PRC and U.S. 2001 actions.
2002-09-29plant_closureannounced2002-072002-12-31United StatesPackaging — plastic (PET) containersbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of one of two plants acquired in the December 2001 Wis-Pak acquisition; operations to be consolidated with an existing plastic bottle plant. After-tax cash costs estimated at less than $1 million.
2002-09-29acquisition_additionannounced2,4002002-08-29Europe (12 plants in five countries)Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire 100% of Schmalbach-Lubeca AG for an estimated cash price of EUR 900 million plus assumed liabilities. Filer states Schmalbach employs more than 2,400 people; Share Sale Agreement (Exhibit 10.1) represents the BevCan Companies employ not more than 2,700 employees on a regular basis. Expected to close end of 2002 or early 2003; financed with new borrowings.
2002-09-29restructuringin_progress2001-062002-12-31China (People's Republic of China)PackagingUSD 238 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		PRC reorganization: exited general line can business, closed one beverage can plant, closing a second and relocating equipment by end of 2002. Filing states severance/benefit costs for the PRC and U.S. actions together cover 1,592 former employees but does not split the count by location.
2002-09-29plant_closurecompleted2001-112001-12-31United States (Georgia)PackagingUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Moultrie beverage can plant closed December 2001 to address North American aluminum can overcapacity; charge partly offset by reversal of $7.2 million of the June 2001 restructuring charge. Included in the combined 1,592 former employees figure for PRC and U.S. actions.
2002-09-29restructuringcompleted2001-062001-06-30United StatesAerospace and technologiesUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Operations ceased in two commercial developmental product lines in the second quarter of 2001; no employee count disclosed for this component.
2002-09-29plant_closureannounced2002-072002-12-31United StatesPackaging (PET plastic containers)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced July 2002: closure of one of the two plants acquired in the December 2001 Wis-Pak Plastics acquisition, with operations consolidated into an existing bottle plant; after-tax cash costs estimated at less than $1 million.
2002-09-29acquisition_additionannounced2,4002002-08-292002-12-31Europe (12 plants in five European countries; headquarters in Germany)Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire Schmalbach-Lubeca AG for an estimated EUR 900 million cash plus assumed liabilities; MD&A states the target employs more than 2,400 people (count captured as 2,400). Expected to close by end of 2002 or early 2003, financed with new borrowings. Share Sale and Transfer Agreement (Exhibit 10.1) separately states the BevCan Companies do not employ more than 2,700 employees.
2002-09-29restructuringin_progress1,5922001-06-012002-12-31People's Republic of China; United StatesPackaging; Aerospace and Technologiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Historical 2001 restructuring actions. Severance costs associated with 1,592 former employees. PRC actions expected to be completed by end of 2002. Remaining accrued employee severance costs at Sept 29, 2002 were less than $1 million.
2002-09-29plant_closurecompleted2002-07-012002-12-31United StatesPackagingUSD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of one of two plants acquired in Wis-Pak acquisition. After-tax cash costs estimated to be less than $1 million. Employee count not disclosed.
2002-09-29acquisition_additionannounced2,4002002-08-292003-03-31EuropePackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Agreement to acquire Schmalbach-Lubeca AG. Schmalbach employs more than 2,400 people. Acquisition expected to be finalized by end of 2002 or early 2003.
2002-09-29restructuringin_progress2001-06-012002-12-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reorganization of PRC packaging business. Exiting general line metal can business and closing beverage can plants. Remaining actions expected to be completed by end of 2002. Historical total severance associated with 1,592 former employees.
2002-09-29plant_closurecompleted2001-11-012001-12-31United StatesPackagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Moultrie, Georgia plant to address overcapacity. Closed in December 2001. $4.7 million severance and other employee benefit costs recorded.
2002-09-29plant_closurein_progress2002-07-012002-12-31United StatesPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closing one of two plants acquired in Wis-Pak Plastics acquisition. After-tax cash costs estimated to be less than $1 million.
2002-09-29acquisition_additionannounced2,4002002-08-292003-03-31EuropePackagingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Agreement to acquire 100% of Schmalbach-Lubeca AG. Schmalbach employs more than 2,400 people. Acquisition expected to be finalized by end of 2002 or early 2003.
2002-06-30restructuringin_progress2001-06-302002-12-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 238 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		PRC reorganization: exit of general line metal can business, closure of one beverage can plant completed and a second in process; pretax charge $237.7M ($185M after tax and minority interest). Severance costs across all 2001 actions relate to 1,592 former employees in aggregate; no per-action count disclosed.
2002-06-30restructuringcompleted2001-06-302001-06-30United StatesAerospace and TechnologiesUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cessation of operations in two commercial developmental product lines; pretax charge $16M ($9.7M after tax).
2002-06-30plant_closurecompleted2001-11-302001-12-31Moultrie, Georgia, United StatesPackagingUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure to address overcapacity in North American aluminum beverage can industry; plant closed December 2001; charge includes $4.7M severance and employee benefit costs; partly offset by $7.2M reversal of June 2001 restructuring charge.
2002-06-30plant_closureannounced2002-07-312002-12-31United StatesPackaging (PET plastic containers)USD 1 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced July 2002, after quarter end: closure of one of two plants acquired in the December 2001 Wis-Pak acquisition, consolidated with an existing plastic bottle plant; after-tax cash costs estimated at less than $1 million.
2002-06-30restructuringin_progress1,5922001-06-012002-12-31Global (PRC, North America, Aerospace)Packaging and Aerospacerestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance costs associated with 1,592 former employees from 2001 actions. Remaining liability of $5.2 million at June 30, 2002.
2002-06-30plant_closureannounced2002-07-012002-12-31United StatesPackagingUSD 1 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of one of two plants acquired from Wis-Pak Plastics. After-tax cash costs estimated less than $1 million.
2002-03-31restructuringin_progress1,5922001-06-302002-12-31People's Republic of China; United States (Moultrie, Georgia)Packaging; Aerospace and TechnologiesUSD 271 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidated 2001 program: PRC general-line can exit and two beverage-plant closures (announced June 2001, $237.7M pretax), aerospace product-line exits (June 2001, $16M pretax), and Moultrie, Georgia plant closure (announced November 2001, closed December 2001, $24.7M pretax). MD&A states 2001 pretax charges totaled $271.2M. The 1,592 terminations (primarily manufacturing and administrative) are disclosed only as a consolidated figure across these actions; per-action headcounts not given. Announcement date reflects program start (only month disclosed); PRC actions expected complete during 2002. Severance/other accrual rolled forward from $25.3M at 2001-12-31 to $19.4M at 2002-03-31.
2002-03-31plant_closurecompleted2001-11-302001-12-31United States (Moultrie, Georgia)Packaging — North American metal beverageUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure addressed overcapacity in the North American aluminum beverage can industry; plant closed December 2001. Severance headcount not disclosed separately — the 1,592 terminations cited in the same note are a consolidated figure across all 2001 actions and are not allocated to this closure. Announcement month only (November 2001); day not disclosed. Positive cash flow of about $4M expected from the closure.
2002-03-31restructuringin_progress2001-06-302002-12-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 238 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exit of general-line metal can business, closure of one PRC beverage can plant (completed) and a second plant closure with equipment relocation in process during 2002. Includes $13M of severance and employee benefit costs; headcount affected not separately disclosed. Announcement month only (June 2001); day not disclosed. Positive cash flow of about $29M, including tax recoveries, expected on completion.
2002-03-31restructuringcompleted2001-06-302001-06-30United StatesAerospace and TechnologiesUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cessation of operations in two commercial developmental product lines in the second quarter of 2001; charge recorded in Q2 2001. Headcount affected not disclosed. Announcement month only (June 2001); day not disclosed.
2002-03-31restructuringin_progress1,5922001-06-012002-12-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Part of PRC reorganization announced June 2001. Severance cost of $13 million included in total $237.7 million pretax charge. Actions expected to be completed during 2002.
2002-03-31plant_closurecompleted2001-11-012001-12-31Georgia, USAPackagingUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of Moultrie, Georgia plant announced Nov 2001, closed Dec 2001. $4.7 million severance included in $24.7 million pretax charge. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for this specific closure.
2001-12-31restructuringin_progress2001-062002People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 238 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		PRC reorganization: exit of general line metal can business plus closure of two beverage can plants; includes $13.0M severance and employee benefits in Q2 2001, partly reversed ($3.5M) in Q4 2001. Filing discloses 1,592 total terminations across all 2001 actions combined, not allocated by action. Remaining actions expected completed during 2002.
2001-12-31restructuringcompleted2001-062001-06United StatesAerospace and TechnologiesUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cessation of two commercial developmental product lines; includes $0.4M severance and employee benefit costs, partly reversed ($0.3M) in Q4 2001. Part of the consolidated 1,592 terminations disclosed for all 2001 actions.
2001-12-31plant_closurecompleted2001-112001-12United States — Moultrie, GeorgiaPackagingUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Beverage can plant closure to address North American industry overcapacity; includes $4.7M severance and employee benefit costs (Q4 2001 severance line of $5.7M covers this and other North America packaging actions). Part of the consolidated 1,592 terminations disclosed for all 2001 actions.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-12-282001-12-28United StatesPackagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of substantially all assets of Wis-Pak Plastics for approximately $27.5 million; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2001-12-31restructuringin_progress1,5922001-06-012002-12-31GlobalPackaging and AerospaceUSD 271 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Includes PRC reorganization, aerospace commercial line exit, and Moultrie, GA plant closure. Completion expected in 2002.
2001-12-31restructuringcompleted1,5922001-06-012001-12-31GlobalPackaging and AerospaceUSD 271 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Consolidated count for 2001 actions: PRC reorganization, aerospace commercial line exit, and Moultrie plant closure. Severance associated with termination of 1,592 employees.
2001-09-30restructuringin_progress2001-062002-12-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 238 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge; $185 million after tax and minority interest impact. Plan exits PRC general line metal can business and closes two aluminum beverage can plants; one beverage can plant and one general line plant closed at end of June 2001. Severance and other benefit costs for this action and the aerospace action combined relate to termination of 1,474 employees; the filer does not split the headcount between the two actions. Severance component of charge is $13.0 million. Expected positive cash flow of about $28 million including tax benefits upon completion.
2001-09-30restructuringcompleted2001-062001-06-30United StatesAerospace and technologiesUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge; $9.7 million after tax. Operations in two commercial developmental product lines ceased in June 2001. Severance component of charge is $0.4 million. Combined with the PRC action, severance and benefit costs relate to termination of 1,474 employees; headcount not split by action. Status reflects cessation of operations; severance payments continue.
2001-09-30restructuringin_progress1,4742001-06-012002-12-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Termination of 1,474 employees primarily manufacturing and administrative personnel associated with PRC reorganization.
2001-09-30restructuringcompleted2001-06-01United StatesAerospace and TechnologiesUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cessation of operations in two commercial aerospace developmental product lines.
2001-07-01restructuringin_progress2001-06-212002-03-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 238 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exit of general line metal can business and closure of two aluminum beverage can plants; one beverage can plant and one general line plant closed at end of June 2001. Pretax charge $237.7M ($185M after tax and minority interest). Severance and other benefit costs for this and the aerospace action combined relate to termination of 1,474 employees; per-action headcount not disclosed. Severance portion of charge: $13.0M.
2001-07-01restructuringin_progress2001-06-212001-06-30United StatesAerospace and technologiesUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cessation of operations in two commercial developmental product lines; pretax charge $16M ($9.7M after tax). Severance portion of charge: $0.4M. Combined with the PRC action, severance and benefit costs cover termination of 1,474 employees; per-action headcount not disclosed.
2001-07-01restructuringin_progress1,4742001-06-012002-03-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Termination of 1,474 employees primarily manufacturing and administrative personnel associated with exit from general line metal can manufacturing and closure of two beverage can plants.
2001-07-01restructuringcompleted2001-06-012001-06-30United StatesAerospace and TechnologiesUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ceased operations in two commercial aerospace and technologies segment developmental product lines.
2001-04-01restructuringannounced2001-06-30People's Republic of ChinaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company reviewing options for its PRC investment amid industry overcapacity and low pricing; review expected to be completed late in Q2 2001 and likely to result in closure, consolidation or sale of certain facilities. No employee count or charge amount determined at filing date.
2001-04-01plant_closurein_progress2000-06-302001-12-31United StatesPackagingUSD 83 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced in Q2 2000 includes closure of two beverage can facilities, consolidation of production lines and asset write-downs; $9 million of the charge was for severance and related benefits. Program expected to be completed during 2001; no employee headcount disclosed. Charge announced prior to this quarter.
2001-04-01restructuringin_progress2000-04-012001-12-31GlobalPackagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q2 2000 charge included $9M for severance and benefits. Q1 2001 payments of $2.5M reduced liability to $10.5M.
2001-04-01plant_closurein_progress1998-09-01People's Republic of ChinaPackagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of two plants and removal of equipment at a third announced in 1998. Remaining assets held for sale.
2001-04-01plant_closurein_progress1998-08-10North AmericaPackagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Integration of Reynolds Metals acquisition included closure of headquarters and three plants. Two plants and HQ sold; one plant remains for sale.
2000-12-31restructuringin_progress3212001-12-31United States and Canada (with related capacity actions in the PRC and Russia)PackagingUSD 83 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge recorded in Q2 2000; covers closure of one U.S. beverage can plant, elimination of food and beverage can capacity at two Canadian locations, PRC capacity consolidation, and write-down of a Russian can JV. The 321 terminated manufacturing and administrative employees relate to the U.S. and Canada; $9.0M of the charge was severance/supplemental unemployment, with about $21M of the total requiring cash payments. Actions expected to complete during 2001.
2000-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited States (Tampa, Florida)Packaging — North American metal beverageMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired aluminum beverage can plant in Tampa closed during the first quarter of 2000, with a new high-speed line started at the other Tampa plant; part of the 1998 acquisition integration program. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-12-31plant_closurecompletedCanada (British Columbia)Packaging — metal packagingMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		A manufacturing line in British Columbia ceased production near the end of 2000; provision was made within the Q2 2000 business consolidation charge. Also, one U.S. beverage can facility ceased production at the end of Q2 2000 due to industry overcapacity. Headcounts not separately disclosed.
2000-12-31restructuringannounced2001-06-30People's Republic of ChinaPackaging — general packaging (Tianjin)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent-event style disclosure: extensive review of PRC investment options begun, expected to complete late in Q2 2001 and likely require closure, consolidation or sale of certain facilities; no charge amount or headcount determined. Board of a China subsidiary authorized an exit strategy for the general packaging business in northern China at the Tianjin plant, expected to complete in Q2 2001.
2000-12-31restructuringin_progress3212000-06-302001-12-31United States and CanadaPackagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charge recorded in Q2 2000 for packaging business consolidation. Includes permanent closure of US beverage can facility and elimination of capacity in Canada. 321 manufacturing and administrative employees terminated. Total pretax charge was $83.4 million, of which $9 million was for severance/benefits. Actions expected to be completed during 2001.
2000-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-12-312000-12-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Two plants closed in early 1999. Production capacity reduced in other plants. Review of options ongoing, likely requiring further closure/consolidation/sale in 2001.
2000-12-31restructuringin_progress3212000-06-302001-12-31United States and CanadaPackagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Part of $83.4 million pretax charge for packaging business consolidation. Includes termination of 321 manufacturing and administrative employees. Actions expected to be completed during 2001.
2000-12-31plant_closurecompleted2000-06-302001-12-31United StatesPackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanent closure of a beverage can manufacturing facility in the U.S. included in the $83.4 million pretax charge. Specific headcount not disclosed separately from the 321 terminations.
2000-12-31plant_closurecompleted2000-06-302001-12-31CanadaPackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Elimination of food and beverage can manufacturing capacity at two locations in Canada included in the $83.4 million pretax charge.
2000-12-31restructuringin_progress2000-06-302001-12-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Consolidation of production capacity in the PRC included in the $83.4 million pretax charge. Review of options ongoing, likely requiring closure, consolidation or sale of facilities.
2000-10-01restructuringin_progress3212000-04-012001-04-30United States and Canada (with related actions in People's Republic of China)Packaging — manufacturing and administrativeUSD 83 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge recorded in Q2 2000; includes $9 million severance for 321 terminated employees, closure of two beverage can facilities, Canadian capacity elimination, PRC consolidation, and asset/equity write-downs. Completion expected by spring 2001. A Richmond, British Columbia production line ceased operation in October 2000 under this program.
2000-10-01restructuringin_progress1998-08-10United StatesPackaging — integration of acquired Reynolds Metals North American beverage can businessother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing integration: $51.3 million originally provided, including $22.8 million pension and postretirement liabilities; $11.6 million severance and exit-cost balance remained at October 1, 2000. Employees of closed facilities terminated; no quarterly headcount figure disclosed.
2000-10-01restructuringin_progress3212000-04-012001-04-01United States and CanadaPackagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Part of $83.4M pretax charge for packaging business consolidation. Includes permanent closure of beverage can facilities in US and PRC, elimination of capacity in Canada, and consolidation in PRC. 321 manufacturing and administrative employees terminated in US and Canada.
2000-10-01plant_closurecompleted1998-10-01People's Republic of ChinaPackagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of two plants announced in late 1998; equipment removed from third. Carrying value of remaining fixed assets held for sale was $3.5 million at Oct 1, 2000.
2000-10-01plant_closurein_progress1998-08-10United StatesPackagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Related to 1998 Reynolds Metals acquisition. Headquarters and two of three plants sold. Third plant and equipment remain for sale. Carrying value of remaining fixed assets was $17.3 million at Oct 1, 2000.
2000-07-02restructuringin_progress3212001-04-30United States and CanadaPackaging — manufacturing and administrativeUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge recorded in Q2 2000; no specific announcement date disclosed. Program covers closure of one U.S. and one PRC beverage can facility, elimination of can capacity at two Canadian sites, PRC general line consolidation, and equity investment write-downs; actions expected completed by spring 2001. Severance component covers termination of 321 manufacturing and administrative employees in the U.S. and Canada.
2000-07-02plant_closurecompletedUnited States (Tampa, Florida)Packaging — metal beverage containersMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed an acquired aluminum beverage can plant in Tampa during Q1 2000 (within the year-to-date period); a new high-speed line began operating at Ball's other Tampa plant. No headcount disclosed.
2000-07-02plant_closureannounced2000-12-31Canada (Richmond, British Columbia)Packaging — metal beverage containersMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Production line expected to cease by end of 2000; provision made within the Q2 2000 business consolidation charge. No separate headcount disclosed.
2000-07-02restructuringin_progress3212000-07-022001-04-01United States and CanadaPackagingUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Termination of 321 manufacturing and administrative employees related to plant closures and capacity elimination.
2000-07-02plant_closurecompleted2000-07-02United StatesPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ceased production at one beverage can manufacturing facility in the Southeastern U.S. due to industry overcapacity.
2000-07-02plant_closurein_progress2000-07-022000-12-31CanadaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Production line in Richmond, British Columbia expected to cease production by end of 2000.
2000-04-02plant_closurecompletedUnited States (Tampa, Florida)Packaging — North American metal beverage containersMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed an acquired aluminum beverage can plant in Tampa during Q1 2000; no employee count disclosed.
2000-04-02restructuringin_progress1998-08-10United StatesPackaging — Reynolds acquisition integration (headquarters facility and three plants)USD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Remaining integration cost balance of $14.5M at quarter-end ($11.0M severance, $3.5M other exit costs); employees of closed facilities already terminated. Fixed assets held for sale ~$21.5M.
2000-04-02plant_closurecompleted1998-10-01People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 56 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two PRC plants closed and equipment at a third removed from service in Q4 1998; $56.2M largely noncash charge. Remaining fixed assets held for sale $10M at quarter-end. No employee count disclosed.
2000-04-02plant_closurecompleted1998-08-10North AmericaPackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Payments made in Q1 2000 related to 1998 Reynolds Metals acquisition integration, including closure of headquarters and three plants. Employees terminated.
2000-04-02plant_closurecompleted1998-10-01People's Republic of ChinaPackagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of two plants and removal of equipment at a third plant announced in Q4 1998. Carrying value of assets held for sale was $10 million at April 2, 2000.
2000-04-02plant_closurecompleted2000-01-01United StatesPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closed an acquired aluminum beverage can plant in Tampa during the first quarter of 2000.
1999-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-08-101999-03-31United StatesPackaging — Metal BeverageUSD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two of the Reynolds-acquired plants closed in Q1 1999 as part of acquisition integration; $51.3M integration provision included severance, pension, and closure costs. Employees primarily manufacturing and support personnel were terminated after proper notification.
1999-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-08-102000-03-31United StatesPackaging — Metal Beveragerestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Third Reynolds-acquired plant phased out beginning Q4 1999, concluding Q1 2000. Part of the same $51.3M integration provision.
1999-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-10-011999-06-30People's Republic of ChinaPackaging — InternationalUSD 56 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two PRC plants closed and equipment removed from service at a third plant; closures completed in first half of 1999. The $56.2M pretax charge was recorded in Q4 1998 (prior fiscal year) as a preliminary estimate; closures executed during FY1999.
1999-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-12-311999-06-30People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 56 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Dec 1998; completed in first half of 1999. Charge includes write-downs of buildings, equipment, goodwill, inventory, and other costs. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
1999-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-08-101999-03-31United StatesPackagingMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of two acquired Reynolds Metals plants in early 1999. Integration costs of $51.3M recorded in opening balance sheet of acquisition, not as a separate 1999 charge.
1999-12-31plant_closurein_progress1998-08-102000-03-31United StatesPackagingMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Phase-out of third acquired Reynolds plant beginning Q4 1999 and concluding Q1 2000.
1999-12-31restructuringcompleted1998-02-011999-12-31United StatesCorporate HeadquartersUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of corporate headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado. Charge primarily for employee-related costs, substantially all paid by end of 1998.
1999-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-10-011999-06-30People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 56 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of two plants and removal of equipment from a third plant in the PRC to address industry overcapacity. Completed in first half of 1999.
1999-12-31restructuringcompleted1998-08-102000-03-31United StatesPackagingUSD 51 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Integration costs for Reynolds Metals acquisition, including closure of two plants in early 1999 and a third in early 2000. Includes severance, pension, and other termination benefits.
1999-10-03plant_closurecompleted1998-08-101999-03-31United StatesPackagingUSD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two acquired plants closed in Q1 1999; employees terminated or notified. Integration costs include $23.3M severance/termination benefits, $22.8M pension/retirement obligations, $5.2M other plant closure costs. No employee count disclosed.
1999-10-03plant_closurein_progress1999-07-011999-12-31United StatesPackagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Third acquired plant closure commenced in Q4 1999. Plants and certain equipment are for sale. Employees notified of closure. No employee count disclosed.
1999-10-03plant_closurecompleted1998-10-011999-06-30People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 56 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two PRC plants closed and manufacturing equipment at a third plant removed from service, completed in first half of 1999. $56.2M largely noncash charge recorded in Q4 1998 to write down buildings/equipment, goodwill, inventory, and other assets. No employee count disclosed.
1999-10-03restructuringin_progress1998-08-10North AmericaPackagingUSD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Integration of Reynolds Metals acquisition. Includes $23.3M severance, $22.8M pension obligations, $5.2M other closure costs. Employees terminated or notified, but specific headcount not disclosed.
1999-10-03plant_closurecompleted1998-10-011999-06-30People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 56 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of two plants and removal of equipment at a third. Completed in first half of 1999. Charge includes write-downs and other costs; headcount not disclosed.
1999-10-03plant_closurein_progress1999-07-011999-12-31North AmericaPackagingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of a third plant commenced during the fourth quarter of 1999. Employees terminated or notified. Specific headcount and charges for this specific closure not separately disclosed in this period.
1999-07-04plant_closurecompleted1998-10-011999-03-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 52 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two PRC plants closed in Q1 1999; equipment at a third plant removed from service. Charge largely noncash write-down of equipment, goodwill and other assets. No employee count disclosed.
1999-07-04plant_closureannounced1999-04-011999-12-31United StatesPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Third acquired Reynolds plant announced for closure by end of 1999; capacity redirected to other Ball plants. No employee count disclosed.
1999-07-04acquisition_additioncompleted1998-08-101998-08-10North AmericaPackagingUSD 57 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Reynolds Metals North American beverage can business (16 plants in 12 states and Puerto Rico). $56.8M estimated integration costs in opening balance sheet. No headcount disclosed.
1999-07-04plant_closurecompleted1999-01-011999-03-31North AmericaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Two acquired plants closed in the first quarter of 1999; production redirected to other Ball plants.
1999-07-04plant_closureannounced1999-04-011999-12-31North AmericaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company announced in April 1999 intent to close a third acquired plant by the end of 1999.
1999-07-04plant_closurecompleted1999-01-011999-03-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of two plants in the PRC during the first quarter of 1999 contributed to lower sales.
1999-04-04plant_closurecompletedPeople's Republic of ChinaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two PRC plants closed in Q1 1999 to address industry overcapacity and Asian financial market uncertainty; headcount impact not disclosed.
1999-04-04plant_closureannounced1999-04-04People's Republic of ChinaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Manufacturing equipment removed from service at a third PRC plant; headcount impact not disclosed.
1999-04-04plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two of the acquired Reynolds plants closed in Q1 1999 with capacity redirected to other Ball plants; headcount impact not disclosed.
1999-04-04plant_closureannounced1999-04-01United StatesPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of a third acquired plant announced in April 1999; integration plan expected to be finalized in Q3 1999. Headcount impact not disclosed.
1999-04-04plant_closurecompleted1999-01-021999-04-04People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closed two plants and removed equipment at a third. $4.2 million in other costs recorded in Q1 1999; $52.0 million non-cash write-down recorded in Q4 1998. Employee count not disclosed.
1999-04-04plant_closurecompleted1999-01-021999-04-04North AmericaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closed two acquired Reynolds Metals plants in Q1 1999. Capacity redirected to other Ball plants. Employee count not disclosed.
1999-04-04plant_closureannounced1999-04-04North AmericaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in April 1999 intent to close a third acquired Reynolds Metals plant. Employee count not disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-08-101998-08-10North America (United States, Canada, Puerto Rico)Packaging — Metal Beverage Containersbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Reynolds Metals North American beverage can business: 16 plants in 12 states and Puerto Rico plus a Richmond, VA headquarters. Headcount added not disclosed.
1998-12-31plant_closureannounced1998-12-171999-03-31United StatesPackaging — Metal Beverage ContainersItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Intent to close two of the acquired Reynolds plants during early 1999 as part of manufacturing integration. Closure accounted for within the Acquisition purchase price allocation ($56.8M integration estimate), not as a separate charge to earnings.
1998-12-31plant_closureannounced1998-12-171999-03-31People's Republic of ChinaPackaging — InternationalUSD 56 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Close two PRC plants and remove equipment at a third. Preliminary charge: $52.0M largely non-cash asset write-down plus $4.2M other costs; after-tax $31.4M ($1.03/share). Driven by Asian financial market uncertainty and industry overcapacity.
1998-12-31restructuringcompleted1998-02-011998-12-31United States (Colorado)Corporate HeadquartersUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of corporate headquarters to Broomfield, CO. Charge primarily for employee-related costs, substantially paid by end of 1998. After-tax $10.8M ($0.36/share).
1998-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-08-101998-12-31United States (Richmond, Virginia)Packaging — acquired Reynolds headquartersbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed the acquired Richmond, VA headquarters facility in Q4 1998 and consolidated operations near Denver. Part of acquisition integration; no separate charge to earnings.
1998-12-31plant_closureannounced1998-12-311999-03-31United StatesPackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q4 1998 intent to close two acquired Reynolds plants in early 1999. No specific headcount disclosed.
1998-12-31plant_closureannounced1998-12-311999-03-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 56 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q4 1998 intent to close two plants in PRC and remove equipment at a third. Pre-tax charge of $56.2 million recorded. No specific headcount disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-08-101998-08-10North AmericaPackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired substantially all assets of Reynolds Metals Company North American beverage can manufacturing business. No specific headcount disclosed.
1998-12-31plant_closureannounced1998-12-311999-03-31United StatesPackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced intent to close two acquired Reynolds Metals plants in early 1999. Charge accounted for as part of acquisition goodwill adjustment, not earnings.
1998-12-31plant_closureannounced1998-12-311999-03-31People's Republic of ChinaPackagingUSD 56 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced intent to close two plants in PRC and remove equipment at a third. Pretax charge of $56.2 million recorded in Q4 1998.
1998-12-31restructuringcompleted1998-02-011998-12-31United StatesCorporateUSD 18 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of corporate headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado. Charge primarily for employee-related costs.
1998-09-27acquisition_additioncompleted1998-08-10United States and Puerto RicoPackaging (beverage can manufacturing)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Reynolds Metals' domestic beverage can business (16 plants in 12 states plus Puerto Rico and a Richmond, VA headquarters). No employee headcount disclosed for the acquired workforce.
1998-09-27plant_closureannounced1998-08-10Richmond, Virginia, United StatesCorporate headquarters (Reynolds acquisition integration)USD 52 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company announced closure of the acquired Richmond headquarters facility and consolidation of headquarters operations near Denver, CO. A $52.0 million pre-tax liability was initially recorded as part of the purchase price valuation. No employee count disclosed.
1998-09-27restructuringin_progress1998-02-011998-12-31Broomfield, Colorado, United StatesCorporate headquarters relocationUSD 19 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Corporate headquarters relocation to an existing company-owned building in Broomfield, CO. Total estimated cost $19.0M pre-tax ($11.5M after tax). $15.0M pre-tax recorded in nine months ended 1998-09-27. No employee count disclosed; remainder expected to be paid largely by year-end.
1998-09-27restructuringin_progress1998-021998-12-31United StatesCorporate HeadquartersUSD 5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pretax charge of $4.7 million for corporate headquarters relocation to Broomfield, Colorado. Total estimated cost $19.0 million.
1998-09-27restructuringin_progress1998-021998-12-31United StatesCorporate HeadquartersUSD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cumulative pretax charge of $15.0 million for the nine months ended Sept 27, 1998, for corporate headquarters relocation.
1998-09-27plant_closureannounced1998-08-10Richmond, VirginiaPackagingUSD 52 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced closure of Reynolds headquarters facility in Richmond, VA, to consolidate operations in Denver. Initial liability recorded of $52.0 million before tax.
1998-09-27otherin_progressCanadaPackagingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Strike in a Canadian facility contributed to decline in metal food container operating earnings.
1998-06-28otherin_progress1998-02-011998-12-31United States (Muncie, Indiana to Broomfield, Colorado)Corporate headquartersUSD 20 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Corporate HQ relocation announced Feb 1998; total estimated cost ~$20M pretax ($12.2M after tax). Charges of $6.3M in Q1 and $4.0M in Q2 1998 recorded. No employee count disclosed.
1998-06-28acquisition_additionannounced1998-04-011998-08-10United States, Puerto RicoPackaging (North American beverage can manufacturing)USD 746 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Reynolds' North American beverage can assets (16 plants in 12 states and Puerto Rico) completed Aug 10, 1998 for ~$746M cash. No headcount disclosed.
1998-06-28restructuringin_progress1998-02United StatesCorporate HeadquartersUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of corporate headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado. Q2 pretax charge of $4.0 million for costs incurred and asset write-downs. Total estimated cost $20 million.
1998-06-28acquisition_additionannounced1998-04North AmericaPackagingUSD 746 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Reynolds Metals Company domestic beverage can business assets completed August 10, 1998 for $746 million. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-03-29restructuringin_progress1998-02-041998-09-30Muncie, Indiana to Broomfield, ColoradoCorporate HeadquartersUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $6.3M recorded in Q1 1998 for costs incurred and asset write-downs; total estimated cost $22.5M ($13.8M after tax, 46 cents/share). Remainder expected in Q2 and Q3 1998. No employee count disclosed.
1998-03-29acquisition_additionannounced1998-04-221998-12-31North America, Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile)PackagingUSD 820 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ball to acquire Reynolds Metals' global aluminum beverage container business for ~$820M. Includes 16 plants in 12 states and Puerto Rico plus Latasa interest. No headcount disclosed. Expected to close in H2 1998.
1998-03-29restructuringin_progress1998-02-04United StatesCorporate HeadquartersUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of corporate headquarters from Muncie, Indiana to Broomfield, Colorado. Pretax charge of $6.3 million recorded for costs paid or incurred in Q1 1998. Total estimated cost is $22.5 million, with remainder expected in Q2 and Q3 1998.
1997-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997Hong Kong / ChinaPackagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		In early 1997 Ball, through majority-owned FTB Packaging Limited, acquired about 75 percent of M.C. Packaging for roughly $179 million; results consolidated from the acquisition date. Headcount added through the combination is not disclosed. M.C. Packaging operates 13 manufacturing facilities in China, including four equity affiliates.
1997-12-31restructuringin_progress1997Hong Kong / ChinaPackaging (M.C. Packaging)USD 7 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Purchase price allocation included a provision of roughly $7.3 million for severance, relocation and other restructuring activities at the acquired business; about $1.9 million was charged against this reserve in 1997, primarily for employee termination costs. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
1997-12-31plant_closurecompleted1997United StatesPackaging — North American PET (plastic) containersUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Small PET container manufacturing plant closed in connection with the acquisition of PET assets from Brunswick Container Corporation; operations ceased in the second quarter of 1997. Charge of $3.0 million pretax (about $1.8 million after tax, or six cents per share). Item 1 references small PET facilities in Pennsylvania and Virginia closed in connection with this acquisition; the specific site of this closure is not identified. Employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-01United StatesPackaging — North American PET (plastic) containersrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Second PET plant acquired from Brunswick was closed in January 1998, subsequent to the December 31, 1997 fiscal year-end; equipment is being relocated during 1998 to Ball's larger PET facilities. No separate charge disclosed; employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31restructuringannounced1998-02-041998-12-31Muncie, Indiana to Broomfield, Colorado (United States)Corporate (headquarters)USD 20 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced relocation of corporate headquarters to an existing company-owned building in Broomfield, Colorado, with an estimated pretax charge of about $20 million to be recorded in 1998, primarily for employee related costs and asset write-downs; move expected largely complete by end of 1998. Not a disclosed headcount reduction.
1997-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-01China / Hong KongPackagingUSD 7 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of ~75% of M.C. Packaging for ~$179M; purchase price allocation included ~$7.3M for severance, relocation and other restructuring, of which ~$1.9M charged in 1997. Headcount added not disclosed.
1997-12-31plant_closurecompleted1997-04-011997-06-30United StatesPackaging — PET containersUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pretax charge of $3.0M ($1.8M after tax) in Q2 1997 to close a small PET container manufacturing plant; operations ceased that quarter.
1997-12-31plant_closurecompleted1997-07-011997-09-30Pennsylvania and Virginia, United StatesPackaging — PET containersItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed small manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania and Virginia in connection with the Brunswick PET asset acquisition; no separate charge or headcount disclosed.
1997-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-01-011998-01-31United StatesPackaging — PET containersMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Facility acquired from Brunswick closed in early 1998 as anticipated; equipment to be relocated during 1998. No headcount or charge disclosed.
1997-12-31restructuringannounced1998-02-041998-12-31Muncie, Indiana to Broomfield, Colorado, United StatesCorporate headquartersUSD 20 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced relocation of corporate headquarters to Broomfield, CO; ~$20M pretax charge expected in 1998, primarily employee-related costs and asset write-downs. Headcount affected not disclosed.
1997-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1996-10-011996-10-31United StatesPackaging — glassdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of 42% interest in Ball-Foster completed October 1996, exiting glass business; disclosed as prior-year context in this filing, no 1997 headcount impact stated.
1997-12-31restructuringcompleted1997-06-301997-06-30United StatesPackagingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Pretax charge of $3.0 million for closure of small PET container manufacturing facility in second quarter 1997. Employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31restructuringcompleted1997-01-011997-12-31United StatesPackagingUSD 2 (millions)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charged against reserves for M.C. Packaging acquisition, primarily related to employee termination costs. Employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31restructuringannounced1998-02-041998-12-31United StatesCorporateUSD 20 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Relocation of corporate headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado. Estimated pretax charge of $20 million primarily for employee related costs and asset write-downs. Employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31restructuringcompleted1997-06-301997-06-30United StatesPackagingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pretax charge of $3.0 million for closure of a small PET container manufacturing facility in the second quarter of 1997. Employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31restructuringcompleted1997-01-011997-12-31ChinaPackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charged against reserves related to M.C. Packaging acquisition. Primarily employee termination costs. Employee count not disclosed.
1997-12-31restructuringannounced1998-02-041998-12-31United StatesCorporateUSD 20 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of corporate headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado. Estimated pretax charge of $20 million primarily for employee related costs and asset write-downs.
1997-09-28plant_closurecompletedReading, Pennsylvania, United StatesPackaging — PET container manufacturingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Second-quarter 1997 pretax charge to close a small PET container manufacturing plant; no employee count disclosed.
1997-09-28acquisition_additioncompletedHong Kong and ChinaPackaging — FTB Packaging / M.C. Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of approximately 75% of M.C. Packaging for ~$179 million, consolidated effective March 1997; no headcount added disclosed.
1997-09-28acquisition_additioncompletedSouth Hill, Virginia and Delran, New Jersey, United StatesPackaging — PET container manufacturingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of ~$40 million in manufacturing assets from Brunswick Container Corporation completed during Q3 1997; no headcount added disclosed.
1997-09-28plant_closurecompletedReading, Pa.PET container manufacturingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pretax charge of $3.0 million associated with the closure of a small PET container manufacturing plant.
1997-09-28acquisition_additioncompletedHong Kong, ChinaPackagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired 75% interest in M.C. Packaging (Hong Kong) Limited for approx. $179 million; included in consolidated statements effective March 1997.
1997-09-28acquisition_additioncompletedSouth Hill, Va.; Delran, N.J.PET manufacturingUSD 40 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired certain manufacturing assets from Brunswick Container Corporation totaling approx. $40 million; began operating new plant in Delran, N.J.
1997-06-29plant_closurecompletedUnited States — Reading, PennsylvaniaPackaging — PET container operationsUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge to close a small PET container manufacturing plant; no employee count disclosed.
1997-06-29acquisition_additioncompletedChina and Hong KongPackaging — FTB Packaging / M.C. Packagingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		75% controlling interest acquired for approximately $175 million; consolidated effective March 1997. No headcount disclosed.
1997-06-29acquisition_additionannounced1997-07-01United StatesPackaging — PET container operationsUSD 40 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired PET manufacturing equipment and other assets from Brunswick Container Corporation for approximately $40 million in July 1997. No headcount disclosed.
1997-06-29plant_closurecompletedReading, Pa.PET container operationsUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge to close a small PET container manufacturing plant.
1997-03-30restructuringcompletedNorth AmericaMetal PackagingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		1996 pretax charge for severance in connection with reduction in administrative and technical staff.
1996-12-31reduction_in_forcecompletedNorth AmericaPackaging — metal (elimination of administrative positions)USD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		First-quarter 1996 charge of $2.8 million pretax ($1.7 million after tax; 6 cents per share) for employee termination costs, primarily metal packaging.
1996-12-31plant_closurecompletedPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesPackaging — metal food containers (metal coating and slitting services)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure completed during 1996 as part of the multi-year North American metal packaging consolidation; related $10.9 million capacity-curtailment charge was recorded in 1995, with curtailment substantially completed in 1996.
1996-12-31plant_closurecompletedRed Deer, Alberta, CanadaPackaging — metal food containers (food can manufacturing)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Food can plant closure completed during 1996; part of the multi-year North American metal packaging consolidation whose $10.9 million curtailment charge was recorded in 1995.
1996-12-31plant_closurecompletedUnited States and CanadaPackaging — metal (food can plant closure; metal beverage container production discontinued at a second facility)USD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Late-1996 pretax charge of $14.9 million ($9.3 million after tax) for closure of a metal food container plant and discontinuation of metal beverage container production at another facility; comprises $9.4 million asset write-downs and $5.5 million employee termination and other direct costs. Item 1 lists Columbus, Indiana among food-can plants closed in 1996.
1996-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1996-10-16United StatesPackaging — aerosol containersUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		U.S. aerosol can business sold in October 1996 for $44.3 million (net assets about $47.5 million including $6.0 million goodwill); pretax loss of $3.3 million ($4.4 million after tax). Employee count not disclosed.
1996-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-01-02Hong Kong and People's Republic of ChinaPackaging — metal and plastic containers, aerosol cans, crowns, printed and coated metalsubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent to fiscal year-end, FTB Packaging acquired a controlling interest in M.C. Packaging (Hong Kong) Limited, completed January 2, 1997; estimated total price approximately $175 million across 13 manufacturing facilities. Employee count not disclosed.
1996-12-31plant_closurecompleted1996-12-311996-12-31United States and CanadaPackaging — MetalUSD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge of $14.9M pretax ($9.3M after tax) for closure of a metal food can facility, discontinuation of metal beverage container production at another facility, asset write-downs of $9.4M and $5.5M of employee termination costs; headcount not disclosed
1996-12-31restructuringcompleted1996-03-311996-03-31United StatesPackaging — MetalUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		First-quarter 1996 charge of $2.8M pretax ($1.7M after tax) for employee termination costs, primarily in metal packaging; headcount not disclosed
1996-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1996-10-161996-10-31United StatesPackaging — Aerosol container businessUSD 3 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of U.S. aerosol can manufacturing business (net assets ~$47.5M) to BWAY Corporation for $44.3M; loss of $3.3M pretax ($4.4M after tax); headcount not disclosed
1996-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1996-10-161996-10-31United StatesDiscontinued operations — Glass container businessdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of 42% interest in Ball-Foster Glass Container Co. to Saint-Gobain for $190M cash plus $15M final settlement; Ball exited glass container manufacturing entirely; headcount not disclosed
1996-12-31plant_closurecompleted1996-12-311996-12-31United States and CanadaPackaging — Metal Food ContainersItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed closure of three facilities during 1996: Pittsburgh PA (coating/slitting), Columbus IN and Red Deer AB food can plants; part of multi-year consolidation of five food container facilities over three years; headcount not disclosed
1996-12-31acquisition_additionannounced1997-01-021997-01-02Hong Kong and People's Republic of ChinaPackaging — MetalUSD 175 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FTB Packaging acquired controlling interest in M.C. Packaging (Hong Kong) Limited on 1997-01-02; total acquisition price estimated ~$175M; M.C. Packaging had 1996 net sales ~$205M and 13 manufacturing facilities; headcount not disclosed
1996-12-31restructuringcompleted1996-01-011996-12-31North AmericaMetal PackagingUSD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charge of $14.9 million ($9.3 million after tax) for plant closures, asset write-downs, and employee termination costs in late 1996.
1996-12-31restructuringcompleted1996-01-011996-03-31North AmericaMetal PackagingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charge of $2.8 million ($1.7 million after tax) for employee termination costs, primarily related to metal packaging business, recorded in Q1 1996.
1996-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1996-10-011996-10-31United StatesPackagingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of U.S. aerosol container manufacturing business in October 1996 resulted in a loss of $3.3 million ($4.4 million after tax).
1996-12-31restructuringcompleted1996-01-011996-12-31North AmericaPackagingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		First quarter charge for employee termination costs primarily within metal packaging business.
1996-12-31plant_closurecompleted1996-10-011996-12-31United StatesPackagingUSD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Late 1996 closure of metal food container facility and discontinuation of metal beverage containers at another facility. Charge includes asset write-downs and employee termination costs.
1996-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1996-10-011996-10-31United StatesPackagingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of U.S. aerosol container manufacturing business in October 1996. Loss on sale recorded.
1996-09-29restructuringcompletedUnited StatesPackaging — administrative staffUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pre-tax charge for reduction in packaging administrative staff; no employee count disclosed.
1996-09-29acquisition_additionannounced1996-11-081997-03-31Hong Kong / ChinaPackagingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire controlling interest in M.C. Packaging (Hong Kong) Limited for ~$73M; 14 manufacturing sites; no headcount disclosed.
1996-09-29divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited StatesPackaging — aerosol can manufacturingMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aerosol can manufacturing business sold subsequent to Q3 1996; effect not yet quantified per filer.
1996-09-29divestiture_reductioncompleted1996-10-011996-10-01United StatesPackaging — glass containers (equity affiliate)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of remaining 42% indirect interest in Ball-Foster Glass Container Co. for ~$190M cash; equity-method affiliate, not consolidated headcount.
1996-09-29restructuringcompletedNorth AmericaPackagingUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pretax charge for reduction in packaging administrative staff.
1996-06-30restructuringcompleted75United StatesMetal packaging — salaried administrative and technical positionsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 75 positions eliminated in Q1 1996 under a cost reduction program; charge of $1.7 million is after-tax (6 cents per share), recorded in general and administrative expenses. Exact announcement date not disclosed; occurred during the first quarter of 1996.
1996-06-30restructuringcompleted751996-03-311996-03-31United StatesMetal PackagingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Elimination of salaried administrative and technical positions as part of cost reduction program.
1996-03-31reduction_in_forcecompleted75United StatesMetal packaging — salaried administrative and technical staffUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 75 positions eliminated in March 1996 as part of a cost reduction program; charge is after-tax, equal to 6 cents per share, recorded in general and administrative expenses.
1996-03-31restructuringcompleted751996-03-011996-03-31Metal packaging business; administrative and technical positionsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		After-tax charge of $1.7 million included in general and administrative expenses.
1995-12-31plant_closureannounced19951996United States (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and Canada (two facilities)Packaging — metal food and specialty products; metal beverage container endsUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced in Q4 1995 (year-only date given). Decision to close the Pittsburgh, PA metal slitting and coating facility in 1996 and write down underutilized beverage-can end manufacturing equipment at two Canadian facilities. Of the $10.9M pretax charge, $7.5M was asset write-downs and $3.4M was employment termination costs and benefits; estimated remaining future pretax cash outflows $0.7M. Headcount affected not disclosed.
1995-12-31restructuringin_progress19931996United States and CanadaPackaging (metal and glass) and aerospace and technologiesUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year program initiated 1993 (original charges $108.7M pretax); only fiscal 1995 activity captured: $8.0M additional provision (primarily VIGS product-line wind-down), $14.5M cash payments and $6.1M noncash utilization of prior reserves; company substantially completed closure/reconfiguration of certain Canadian facilities in late 1995; $14.8M of glass-related reserves released with the glass disposition. Reserves of $22.0M at 1995-12-31, of which $11.2M is future cash outflows expected in 1996. No new headcount reductions quantified for 1995.
1995-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted19951995-09-15United StatesPackaging — glass containers (Ball Glass Container Corporation; 20 manufacturing plants transferred to Ball-Foster)USD 111 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of substantially all glass business assets to Ball-Foster Glass Container Co., L.L.C. completed 1995-09-15 for ~$323M cash; Ball retained a 42% equity-method interest. $111.1M is the pretax loss on disposition ($76.7M after tax), including an $18.6M pension curtailment loss. Number of employees transferred out of consolidated operations not disclosed.
1995-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted19951995-03Aerospace and technologies — Efratom time and frequency measurement businessother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sold to Datum Inc. in March 1995 for $15.0M cash plus ~1.3 million Datum shares (~32%); transaction produced a pretax gain of $11.8M ($7.7M after tax) rather than a charge. Headcount removed from consolidated operations not disclosed.
1995-12-31plant_closureannounced1996-031996United StatesPackaging (glass) — Ball-Foster Glass Container Co., L.L.C. (42%-owned equity affiliate)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Post-fiscal-year-end announcement (March 1996) that two Ball-Foster plants will be closed in 1996, with further plant closures/restructuring under analysis. Relates to the affiliate's workforce, not Ball's consolidated employees (Ball-Foster is equity-method); headcount and charges not disclosed.
1995-12-31plant_closurein_progress1995-10-011996-12-31United StatesPackaging — Metal Food and Specialty ProductsUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q4 1995 pretax charge of $10.9M ($6.6M after tax) for closing Pittsburgh, PA metal slitting/coating facility and writing down underutilized Canadian end equipment; includes $7.5M asset write-downs and $3.4M employment termination costs; no employee count disclosed
1995-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-06-261995-09-15United StatesPackaging — GlassUSD 111 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of glass business assets to Ball-Foster JV on 1995-09-15 for ~$323M cash; pretax charge of $111.1M ($76.7M after tax); no employee count disclosed
1995-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-03-011995-03-31United StatesAerospace and Technologies — Efratomdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Efratom time/frequency business sold to Datum Inc. for $15.0M cash plus ~1.3M Datum shares; gain of $11.8M pretax; no employee count disclosed
1995-12-31restructuringin_progress1993-10-011996-12-31United StatesAerospace and Technologies — VIGS businessUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Additional $8.0M provision in 1995 for VIGS wind-down under multi-year 1993 restructuring program; cumulative VIGS charges $8.0M (1995), $4.0M (1994), $10.2M (1993); no employee count disclosed
1995-12-31restructuringcompleted1995-Q41996-12-31United StatesPackagingUSD 11 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Pretax charge of $10.9 million recorded in Q4 1995 for closure of metal slitting/coating facility and write-down of underutilized equipment. Includes $3.4 million for employment termination costs. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-12-31plant_closureannounced1995-12-311996-12-31Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPackagingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Company announced closure in 1996 of facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, providing metal coating and slitting services. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-12-31restructuringcompleted1995-Q41996-12-31United States; CanadaPackagingUSD 11 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pretax charge of $10.9 million recorded in Q4 1995 for closure of metal slitting/coating facility and write-down of underutilized equipment. Includes $3.4 million for employment termination costs. Completion expected in 1996.
1995-12-31restructuringin_progress19931996-12-31GlobalPackaging; Aerospace and TechnologiesUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Additional provision of $8.0 million recorded in 1995 related to the 1993 restructuring plan, primarily for wind-down of VIGS business. Total reserve at year-end was $22.0 million.
1995-10-01divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-09-151995-09-15United StatesGlass PackagingUSD 113 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of glass food/beverage container manufacturing assets to Ball-Foster; no employee count disclosed. After-tax charge of $77.8M.
1995-10-01plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesPackagingUSD 12 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges related to plant closings during 1995; no employee counts disclosed.
1995-10-01restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAerospace and CommunicationsUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Costs related to disposal of VIGS product line during 1995; no employee counts disclosed.
1995-10-01divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-03-171995-03-17United StatesAerospace and Communicationsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Efratom time/frequency measurement business to Datum Inc.; no employee count disclosed.
1995-10-01restructuringin_progressUnited StatesPackaging (Glass)USD 16 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges to reserves for nine months ended Oct 1, 1995 included $11.6M for plant closings and $4.2M for VIGS disposal. $14.8M glass facility reserves released upon sale.
1995-10-01divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-09-151995-09-15United StatesPackaging (Glass)USD 113 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Ball Glass Container Corporation assets to Ball-Foster. Pretax loss on disposition of $113.3M recorded in Q3 1995.
1995-10-01divestiture_reductioncompleted1995-03-171995-03-17United StatesAerospace and CommunicationsUSD -8 (millions)Notes to Financial Statements
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Efratom time and frequency measurement business. After-tax gain of $7.7M recorded in Q1 1995.
1995-10-01restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAerospace and CommunicationsUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pretax charge of $8.0M recorded in Q1 1995 for estimated costs of winding down the VIGS business.