Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) 10-Q 30 Apr 24 2024 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Apr. 29, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-33988
Entity Registrant Name	Graphic Packaging Holding Co
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	26-0405422
Entity Address, Address Line One	1500 Riveredge Parkway
Entity Address, City or Town	Atlanta,
Entity Address, State or Province	GA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	30328
City Area Code	770
Local Phone Number	240-7200
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol	GPK
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		307,293,903
Entity Central Index Key	0001408075
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Sales	$ 2,259	$ 2,438
Cost of Sales	1,733	1,878
Selling, General and Administrative	215	197
Other Expense, Net	16	18
Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net	17	15
Income from Operations	278	330
Nonoperating Pension and Postretirement Benefit Expense	(1)	(1)
Interest Expense, Net	(59)	(58)
Income before Income Taxes	218	271
Income Tax Expense	(53)	(64)
Net Income	$ 165	$ 207
Net Income Per Share — Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.67
Net Income Per Share — Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.67

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 136	$ 162
Receivables, Net	878	835
Inventories, Net	1,702	1,754
Total Current Assets Held for Sale	90	0
Other Current Assets	117	94
Total Current Assets	2,923	2,845
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	4,685	4,992
Goodwill	2,010	2,103
Intangible Assets, Net	746	820
Assets Held for Sale	557	0
Other Assets	428	415
Total Assets	11,349	11,175
Current Liabilities:
Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt	756	764
Accounts Payable	940	1,094
Compensation and Employee Benefits	174	273
Interest Payable	48	63
Liabilities Held for Sale	10	0
Other Accrued Liabilities	438	395
Total Current Liabilities	2,366	2,589
Long-Term Debt	4,930	4,609
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	714	731
Accrued Pension and Postretirement Benefits	103	104
Liabilities Held for Sale	20	0
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	358	360
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 307,293,066 and 306,058,815 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	3	3
Capital in Excess of Par Value	2,062	2,062
Retained Earnings	1,163	1,029
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(371)	(313)
Total Graphic Packaging Holding Company Shareholders' Equity	2,857	2,781
Noncontrolling Interest	1	1
Total Equity	2,858	2,782
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 11,349	$ 11,175

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	307,293,066	306,058,815
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	307,293,066	306,058,815

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Total	Common Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interests
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022			307,116,089
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022		$ 2,150	$ 3	$ 2,054	$ 469	$ (377)	$ 1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income		207			207
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax:
Derivative Instruments		(5)				(5)
Currency Translation Adjustment		25				24	1
Repurchase of Common Stock (in shares)	[1]		(1,210,000)
Repurchase of Common Stock	[1]	(29)		(7)	(22)
Dividends Declared		(31)			(31)
Recognition of Stock-Based Compensation, Net		(7)		(7)
Issuance of Shares for Stock-Based Awards (in shares)			1,221,873
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023			307,127,962
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023		$ 2,310	$ 3	2,040	623	(358)	2
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023		306,058,815	306,058,815
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023		$ 2,782	$ 3	2,062	1,029	(313)	1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income		165			165
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax:
Derivative Instruments		(1)				(1)
Currency Translation Adjustment		(57)				(57)	0
Dividends Declared		$ (31)			(31)
Issuance of Shares for Stock-Based Awards (in shares)			1,234,251
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024		307,293,066	307,293,066
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024		$ 2,858	$ 3	$ 2,062	$ 1,163	$ (371)	$ 1
[1] Includes 60,000 shares repurchased but not yet settled as of March 31, 2023.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Unaudited) (Parenthetical)	Mar. 31, 2023 shares
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shares repurchased not yet settled	60,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Total
Net Income	$ 165	$ 207
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax:
Derivative Instruments	(1)	(5)
Currency Translation Adjustment	(57)	24
Total Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax	(58)	19
Total Comprehensive Income	107	226
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income	0	0
Currency Translation Adjustment	0	1
Total Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax	0	1
Total Comprehensive Income	0	1
Total
Currency Translation Adjustment	(57)	25
Total Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax	(58)	20
Total Comprehensive Income	$ 107	$ 227

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income	$ 165	$ 207
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash (Used In) Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization	148	139
Deferred Income Taxes	(16)	30
Amount of Postretirement Expense Less Than Funding	1	1
Asset Impairment Charges	0	4
Other, Net	14	16
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities	(309)	(337)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	3	60
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital Spending	(324)	(189)
Packaging Machinery Spending	(7)	(7)
Acquisition of Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	0	(100)
Beneficial Interest on Sold Receivables	48	30
Beneficial Interest Obtained in Exchange for Proceeds	(28)	(6)
Other, Net	0	(1)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(311)	(273)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repurchase of Common Stock	0	(28)
Payments on Debt	(10)	(5)
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	250	0
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facilities	1,106	1,832
Payments on Revolving Credit Facilities	(1,006)	(1,569)
Repurchase of Common Stock related to Share-Based Payments	(22)	(20)
Dividends Paid	(31)	(31)
Other, Net	0	(2)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	287	177
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents, including cash classified within Assets Held for Sale	(21)	(36)
Less Cash reclassified to Assets Held for Sale	0	2
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	(5)	1
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(26)	(37)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	162	150
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	136	113
Non-cash Investing Activities:
Beneficial Interest Obtained in Exchange for Trade Receivables	33	32
Right-of-Use Assets Obtained in Exchange for New Operating Lease Liabilities	$ 35	$ 26

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
GENERAL INFORMATION	GENERAL INFORMATION Nature of Business Graphic Packaging Holding Company (“GPHC” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. The Company is a leading provider of consumer goods packaging made from renewable resources or recycled materials. The Company designs and manufactures sustainable packaging solutions including cartons, multipack cartons, trays, carriers, paperboard canisters, and cups and bowls made primarily from unbleached paperboard, recycled paperboard, and bleached paperboard. The Company serves a wide variety of consumer non-durables (consumer staples) markets, ranging from food and beverage, to foodservice, to household products, beauty and heath care. It produces packaging solutions at over 100 locations in over 25 countries around the world, serving customers ranging from local consumer products companies to the largest multinationals. The Company believes that it offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of packaging design, manufacture, and execution capabilities available. The Company currently manufactures most of the paperboard it consumes in the Americas and purchases from third parties the majority of the paperboard it consumes in its Europe segment. Graphic Packaging works closely with its customers to understand their needs and goals and to create new and innovative designs customized to their specific needs. The Company’s approach serves to build and strengthen long-term relationships with purchasing, brand management, marketing, and other key customer functions. The Company is organized to bring the full resources of its global and local innovation, design, and manufacturing capabilities to all of its customers with the goal of delivering packaging solutions that are more circular, more functional, and more convenient. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all subsidiaries in which the Company has the ability to exercise direct or indirect control over operating and financial policies. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. In the Company’s opinion, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary to state fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The Company’s year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. In addition, the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates and changes in these estimates are recorded when known. Revenue Recognition The Company has two primary activities, the manufacturing and converting of paperboard for and into consumer packaging made from renewable or recycled resources, from which it generates revenue from contracts with customers. Revenue is disaggregated primarily by geography and type of activity as further explained in “ Note 10 - Segment Information. ” All reportable segments and the Australia and Pacific Rim operating segments recognize revenue under the same method, allocate transaction price using similar methods, and have similar economic factors impacting the uncertainty of revenue and related cash flows. Revenue is recognized on the Company's annual and multi-year supply contracts when the Company satisfies the performance obligation by transferring control over the product or service to a customer, which is generally based on shipping terms and passage of title under the point-in-time method of recognition. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized $2,251 million and $2,428 million, respectively, of revenue from contracts with customers. The transaction price allocated to each performance obligation consists of the stand-alone selling price, estimates of rebates and other sales or contract renewal incentives, and cash discounts and sales returns (“Variable Consideration”) and excludes sales tax. Estimates are made for Variable Consideration based on contract terms and historical experience of actual results and are applied to the performance obligations as they are satisfied. Purchases by the Company’s principal customers are manufactured and shipped with minimal lead time; therefore, performance obligations are generally satisfied shortly after manufacturing and shipment. The Company uses standard payment terms that are consistent with industry practice. The Company's contract assets consist primarily of contract renewal incentive payments to customers which are amortized over the period in which performance obligations related to the contract renewal are satisfied. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, contract assets were $27 million and $28 million, respectively. The Company's contract liabilities consist principally of rebates, and as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $51 million and $60 million, respectively. Accounts Receivable and Allowances Accounts receivable are stated at the amount owed by the customer, net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts, returns and allowances, and cash discounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical experience, current economic conditions and the creditworthiness of customers. Receivables are charged to the allowance when determined to be no longer collectible. The Company has entered into agreements to sell, on a revolving basis, certain trade accounts receivable to third party financial institutions. Transfers under these agreements meet the requirements to be accounted for as sales in accordance with the Transfers and Servicing topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”). The loss on sale is included in Other Expense, Net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table summarizes the activity under these programs for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 Receivables Sold and Derecognized $ 914 $ 1,016 Proceeds Collected on Behalf of Financial Institutions 884 917 Net Proceeds (Paid to) Received From Financial Institutions (15) 48 Deferred Purchase Price at March 31 (a) 15 9 Pledged Receivables at March 31 160 193 (a) Included in Other Current Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and represents a beneficial interest in the receivables sold to the financial institutions, which is a Level 3 fair value measure. Receivables sold under all programs subject to continuing involvement, which consist principally of collection services, were $797 million and $770 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company also participates in supply chain financing arrangements offered by certain customers that qualify for sale accounting in accordance with the Transfers and Servicing topic of the FASB Codification. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company sold receivables of $250 million and $301 million, respectively, related to these arrangements. Share Repurchases and Dividends On July 27, 2023, the Company's board of directors authorized an additional share repurchase program to allow the Company to purchase up to $500 million of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions and Rule 10b5-1 plans (the “2023 share repurchase program”). The previous $500 million share repurchase program was authorized January 28, 2019 (the “2019 share repurchase program”). At March 31, 2024, the Company had $565 million available for additional repurchases under the 2023 and 2019 share repurchase programs. During the first three months of 2024, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock under the 2019 share repurchase program. The following table presents the Company's share repurchases under the 2019 share repurchase program for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Amount repurchased in millions, except share and per share amounts Amount Repurchased Number of Shares Repurchased Average Price per Share 2023 (a) $ 29 1,210,000 $ 24.04 (a) Includes 60,000 shares repurchased but not yet settled as of March 31, 2023. On February 16, 2024, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2024. The dividend is payable on April 5, 2024. Accounts Payable and Supplier Finance Program The Company has arranged a supplier finance program (“SFP”) with a financial intermediary, which provides certain suppliers the option to be paid by the financial intermediary earlier than the due date on the applicable invoice. The transactions are at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and financial institution, and the Company is not a party to the agreements and has no economic interest in the supplier’s decision to sell a receivable. The range of payment terms negotiated by the Company with its suppliers is consistent, irrespective of whether a supplier participates in the program. The agreement with the financial intermediary does not require the Company to provide assets pledged as security or other forms of guarantees for the supplier finance program. Amounts due to the Company’s suppliers that elected to participate in the SFP program are included in Accounts Payable on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and payments made under the SFP program are reflected in Cash Flows from Operating Activities in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Accounts Payable included $30 million and $30 million payable to suppliers who elected to participate in the SFP program as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Non-cash additions to Property, Plant and Equipment, Net included within Accounts Payable on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were $92 million and $145 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net The following table summarizes the transactions recorded in Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 Charges Associated with Business Combinations (a) $ 1 $ — Exit Activities (b) 9 11 Charges Associated with Divestitures (c) 2 4 Other Special Charges (d) 5 — Total $ 17 $ 15 (a) These costs relate to the Tama Paperboard, LLC (“Tama”) and Bell Incorporated (“Bell”) acquisitions. (b) Relates to the Company's closures of its three smaller recycled paperboard manufacturing facilities (which includes Tama), and the closures of multiple packaging facilities (see “ Note 13 - Exit Activities ”). (c) Relates to the sale of the Company's Russian operations and the Company's planned divestiture of its paperboard manufacturing facility in Augusta, Georgia (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”). (d) These costs include $2 million related to the devaluation of the Nigerian Naira and $2 million related to the change in terms of the 2024 grant of restricted stock units under the Graphic Packaging Holding Company 2014 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (see “ Note 5 - Stock Incentive Plans ”). 2024 On February 20, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with Clearwater Paper Corporation to sell all of the assets associated with its Augusta, Georgia paperboard manufacturing facility for approximately $700 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. 2023 During 2023, the Company decided to close multiple packaging facilities by the end of 2023 and early 2024. Production from these facilities will be consolidated into our existing packaging network. Charges associated with this project are included in Exit Activities in the table above. For more information, see “ Note 13 - Exit Activities ” . On January 31, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Tama, a recycled paperboard manufacturing facility located in Tama, Iowa. The costs associated with this acquisition were less than $1 million and are included in Charges Associated with Business Combinations in the table above. For more information, see “ Note 3 - Business Combinations ” . Subsequently, in the second quarter of 2023, the Company closed this facility. For more information, see “ Note 13 - Exit Activities. ” On February 7, 2023, the Company announced an approximately $1 billion investment in a new recycled paperboard manufacturing facility located in Waco, Texas. In conjunction with the completion of this project, the Company expects to close two additional smaller recycled paperboard manufacturing facilities in order to strategically expand capacity while lowering costs. Charges associated with these closures are included in Exit Activities in the table above. For more information, see “ Note 13 - Exit Activities. ” On September 8, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Bell, an independent packaging company for $262 million. The acquisition included three packaging facilities located in South Dakota and Ohio and is reported within the Americas Paperboard Packaging reportable segment. Charges Associated with this acquisition are included in Charges Associated with Business Combinations in the table above. For more information, see “ Note 3 - Business Combinations ” . During 2023, the Company decided to permanently decommission the K3 recycled paperboard machine in Kalamazoo, Michigan as part of its recycled paperboard network optimization plan that the Company initiated in 2019. As of March 31, 2024, the Company incurred charges of less than $1 million related to the write-off of inventory. The Company expects to incur additional charges of $5 million to $10 million as it relates to the dismantling of the K3 recycled paperboard machine through 2024. Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures , which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures . This ASU expands disclosures in an entity's income tax rate reconciliation table and regarding cash taxes paid both in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. All entities should apply the guidance prospectively but have the option to apply it retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its disclosures.

INVENTORIES, NET

INVENTORIES, NET	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
INVENTORIES, NET	INVENTORIES, NET Inventories, Net by major class: In millions March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Finished Goods $ 608 $ 602 Work in Progress 186 201 Raw Materials 664 684 Supplies 244 267 Total (a) $ 1,702 $ 1,754 (a) March 31, 2024 excludes $84 million of Inventories, Net that are considered Current Assets Held for Sale (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”).

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	BUSINESS COMBINATIONS Bell Incorporated On September 8, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Bell, adding three packaging facilities in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Groveport, Ohio for $262 million, using existing cash and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The acquisition is reported within the Americas Paperboard Packaging reportable segment. The purchase price allocation as of March 31, 2024 is as follows: In millions Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as adjusted) Purchase Price $ 262 Cash & Cash Equivalents 3 Receivables, Net 19 Inventories, Net 17 Property, Plant and Equipment 30 Intangible Assets (a) 161 Other Assets 15 Total Assets Acquired 245 Current Liabilities 11 Other Noncurrent Liabilities 12 Total Liabilities Assumed 23 Net Assets Acquired 222 Goodwill 40 Purchase Consideration Transferred $ 262 (a) Intangible Assets primarily consists of Customer Relationships with a weighted average life of approximately 15 years. The purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values as of the acquisition date and is subject to further adjustments in subsequent periods. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired was allocated to goodwill, which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Tama Paperboard, LLC On January 31, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of Tama, a recycled paperboard manufacturing facility in Tama, Iowa, from Greif Packaging LLC for approximately $100 million, using existing cash and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. During the second quarter of 2023, the Company finalized the acquisition accounting adjustments for Tama and the purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired was allocated to goodwill, which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes, and is reported within the Paperboard Manufacturing reportable segment. Proforma disclosures were omitted for the Bell and Tama acquisitions as they do not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial results.

DEBT

DEBT	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT	DEBT Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt is comprised of the following: In millions March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Short-Term Borrowings $ 11 $ 18 Current Portion of Finance Leases and Financing Obligations (a) 7 7 Current Portion of Long-Term Debt (b) 738 739 Total Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt $ 756 $ 764 (a) March 31, 2024 excludes $1 million of short-term financing obligations that are considered Current Liabilities Held for Sale (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”). (b) Includes the 0.821% and 4.125% Senior Notes due 2024. Long-Term Debt is comprised of the following: In millions March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 0.821%, effective rate of 0.82%, payable in 2024 (a) $ 400 $ 400 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.125%, effective rate of 4.13%, payable in 2024 (b) 300 300 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 1.512%, effective rate of 1.52%, payable in 2026 (a) 400 400 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.75%, effective rate of 4.78%, payable in 2027 (a) 300 300 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.53%, payable in 2028 (a) 450 450 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.53%, payable in 2029 (a) 350 350 Senior Notes (€290 million) with interest payable semi-annually at 2.625%, effective rate of 2.65%, payable in 2029 (a) 313 321 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.75%, effective rate of 3.79%, payable in 2030 (a) 400 400 Green Bond, net of unamortized premium with interest payable at 4.00%, effective rate of 1.72%, payable in 2026 (a) 105 106 Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility with interest payable quarterly at 2.67%, effective rate of 2.68% payable in 2028 (a) 425 425 Senior Secured Term Loan A-3 Facility with interest payable monthly payable at floating rates (6.57% at March 31, 2024 ), effective rate of 6.59%, payable in 2028 (a) 250 250 Senior Secured Term Loan A-5 Facility with interest payable monthly payable at floating rates (7.18% at March 31, 2024 ), effective rate of 7.20%, payable in 2029 (a) 50 — Senior Secured Term Loan A-6 Facility with interest payable monthly payable at floating rates (7.18% at March 31, 2024 ), effective rate of 7.20%, payable in 2029 (a) 200 — Senior Secured Term Loan Facilities with interest payable at various dates at floating rates (6.31% at March 31, 2024) payable through 2026 (a) 502 508 Senior Secured Term Loan Facility (€202 million) with interest payable at various dates at floating rates (5.23% at March 31, 2024) payable through 2026 (a) 218 227 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities with interest payable at floating rates (6.87% at March 31, 2024) payable in 2026 (a)(c) 881 774 Finance Leases and Financing Obligations (d) 149 161 Other 4 6 Total Long-Term Debt Including Current Portion 5,697 5,378 Less: Current Portion 745 746 Total Long-term Debt Excluding Current Portion 4,952 4,632 Less: Unamortized Debt Deferred Issuance Costs 22 23 Total Long-Term Debt $ 4,930 $ 4,609 (a) Guaranteed by Graphic Packaging International Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“GPIP”) and certain domestic subsidiaries. (b) Guaranteed by GPHC and certain domestic subsidiaries. (c) The weighted average effective interest rates for the Company’s Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities were 6.87% and 6.61% as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. (d) March 31, 2024 does not include $9 million of long-term financing obligations that are considered Noncurrent Liabilities Held for Sale (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”). 2024 On March 22, 2024, Graphic Packaging International, LLC (“GPIL”), a Delaware limited liability company and a direct subsidiary of Graphic Packaging International Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into an Incremental Facility Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for $250 million of new incremental term loans (the “New Incremental Term Facilities”). The New Incremental Term Facilities consist of a $50 million Incremental Term A-5 Facility (the “Incremental A-5 Loans”) and a $200 million Incremental Term A-6 Facility (the “Incremental Term A-6 Loans”). The New Incremental Term Facilities are senior secured term loans and mature on June 1, 2029. The Incremental Term A-5 and A-6 Loans bear interest at a floating rate ranging from SOFR plus 0.10% plus 1.625% to SOFR plus 0.10% plus 2.25%, determined using a pricing grid based upon GPIL’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio. As long as the Incremental Term A-5 and A-6 Loans are outstanding, GPIL will be eligible to receive an annual patronage credit from the participating lender banks, which will be paid in cash and stock in the lead member bank. Patronage payable each year is variable and based on the individual financial performance of each of the member banks then participating in the loan. The Incremental Term A-5 and A-6 Facilities are governed by the same covenants as are set forth in the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and are secured by a first priority lien and security interest in certain assets of GPIL. At March 31, 2024, the Company and its U.S. and international subsidiaries had the following commitments, amounts outstanding and amounts available under revolving credit facilities: In millions Total Commitments Total Outstanding Total Available (a) Senior Secured Domestic Revolving Credit Facility $ 1,850 $ 824 $ 1,023 Senior Secured International Revolving Credit Facility 194 57 137 Other International Facilities 50 15 35 Total $ 2,094 $ 896 $ 1,195 (a) In accordance with its debt agreements, the Company’s availability under its revolving credit facilities has been reduced by the amount of standby letters of credit issued of $3 million as of March 31, 2024. These letters of credit are primarily used as security against the Company's self-insurance obligations and workers’ compensation obligations. These letters of credit expire at various dates through 2024 unless extended. Covenant Agreements The Covenants in the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Current Credit Agreement”) and the supplemental indentures governing the 0.821% Senior Notes due 2024, 4.125% Senior Notes due 2024, 1.512% Senior Notes due 2026, 4.75% Senior Notes due 2027, 3.50% Senior Notes due 2028, 3.50% Senior Notes due 2029, 2.625% Senior Notes due 2029 and 3.75% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Indentures”), limit the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness. Additional covenants contained in the Current Credit Agreement and the Indentures may, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company to dispose of assets, incur guarantee obligations, prepay other indebtedness, repurchase stock, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, create liens, make equity or debt investments, make acquisitions, modify terms of the Indentures, engage in mergers or consolidations, change the business conducted by the Company and its subsidiaries, and engage in certain transactions with affiliates. Such restrictions could limit the Company’s ability to respond to changing market conditions, fund its capital spending program, provide for unexpected capital investments or take advantage of business opportunities. As of March 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the covenants in the Current Credit Agreement and the Indentures.

STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS

STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS	STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS The Company has one active equity compensation plan from which new grants may be made, the Graphic Packaging Holding Company 2014 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2014 Plan”). The 2014 Plan allows for granting shares of stock, options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), and other types of stock-based and cash awards. Awards under the 2014 Plan vest and expire in accordance with terms established at the time of grant. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the 2014 Plan are from GPHC’s authorized but unissued shares. Compensation costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award and are adjusted for actual performance for performance-based awards. As of March 31, 2024, there were 7.6 million shares remaining available to be granted under the 2014 Plan. Stock Awards, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Under the 2014 Plan and related RSU grant agreements, RSUs granted to employees generally vest and become payable in one RSUs granted as deferred compensation for non-employee directors are fully vested but not payable until the distribution date elected by the director. Stock awards issued to non-employee directors as part of their compensation for service on the Board are unrestricted on the grant date. Data concerning RSUs and Stock Awards granted in the first three months of 2024 is as follows: Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share RSUs — Employees and Non-Employee Directors 1,495,543 $ 24.56 During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, $20 million and $13 million, respectively, were charged to compensation expense for stock incentive plans and included in Selling, General and Administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, $2 million was charged to compensation expense for the incremental expense related to change of vesting provisions in the 2024 grants and included in Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, 1.2 million shares were issued. The shares issued were primarily related to RSUs granted to employees during 2021 and 2020.

PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREME

PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS The Company maintains both defined benefit pension plans and postretirement health care plans that provide medical and life insurance coverage to eligible salaried and hourly retired employees in North America and their dependents. The Company maintains international defined benefit pension plans which are either noncontributory or contributory and are funded in accordance with applicable local laws. Pension or termination benefits are based primarily on years of service and the employee's compensation. Currently, the North American plans are closed to newly-hired employees. Pension Expense The pension expenses related to the Company’s plans consisted of the following: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 Components of Net Periodic Cost: Service Cost $ 2 $ 2 Interest Cost 5 5 Expected Return on Plan Assets (5) (5) Amortization: Actuarial Loss 1 1 Net Periodic Cost $ 3 $ 3 Employer Contributions The Company made $2 million and $1 million of contributions to its pension plans during the first three months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company expects to make contributions in the range of $10 million to $20 million for the full year of 2024. The Company also did not make any postretirement health care benefit payments during the first three months of 2024 and made $1 million of benefit payments during the first three months of 2023. For the full year 2024, the Company expects to make approximately $2 million in contributions to its postretirement health care plans.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT The Company enters into derivative instruments for risk management purposes only, including derivatives designated as hedging instruments under the Derivatives and Hedging topic of the FASB Codification and those not designated as hedging instruments under this guidance. The Company uses interest rate swaps, natural gas swap contracts and forward exchange contracts. These derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and, to the extent they are effective in offsetting the variability of the hedged cash flows, changes in the derivatives’ fair value are not included in current earnings but are included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. These changes in fair value will subsequently be reclassified to earnings, contemporaneously with and offsetting changes in the related hedged exposure and presented in the same line of the income statement expected for the hedged item. For more information regarding the Company’s financial instruments and fair value measurement, see “ Note 10 - Financial Instruments, Derivatives and Hedging Activities ” and “ Note 11 - Fair Value Measurement ” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Interest Rate Risk The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risks on future interest payments caused by interest rate changes on its variable rate term loan facilities. Changes in fair value will subsequently be reclassified into earnings as a component of Interest Expense, Net as interest is incurred on amounts outstanding under the term loan facilities. The following table summarizes the Company's current interest rate swap positions as of March 31, 2024: Start End Notional Amount (In Millions) Weighted Average Interest Rate 04/03/2023 04/01/2024 $750 4.71% These derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and, to the extent they are effective in offsetting the variability of the hedged cash flows, changes in the derivatives fair value are not included in current earnings but are included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. Ineffectiveness measured in the hedging relationship is recorded in earnings in the period it occurs. During the first three months of 2024 and 2023, there were no amounts of ineffectiveness. Additionally, there were no amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness. Commodity Risk To manage risks associated with future variability in cash flows and price risk attributable to purchases of natural gas, the Company enters into natural gas swap contracts to hedge prices for a designated percentage of its expected natural gas usage. Such contracts are designated as cash flow hedges. The contracts are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and resulting gain or loss reclassified into Cost of Sales concurrently with the recognition of the commodity consumed. The Company has hedged approximately 65% of its expected natural gas usage for the remainder of 2024. During the first three months of 2024 and 2023, there were no amounts of ineffectiveness related to changes in the fair value of natural gas swap contracts. Additionally, there were no amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness. Derivatives not Designated as Hedges The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to effectively hedge substantially all of its accounts receivables resulting from sales transactions and intercompany loans denominated in foreign currencies in order to manage risks associated with variability in cash flows that may be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, multiple foreign currency forward exchange contracts existed, with maturities ranging up to three months. Those foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, when aggregated and measured in U.S. dollars at contractual rates at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, had net notional amounts totaling $131 million. Unrealized gains and losses resulting from these contracts are recognized in Other Expense, Net and approximately offset corresponding recognized but unrealized gains and losses on the remeasurement of these accounts receivable. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company’s derivative instruments are carried at fair value. The Company has determined that the inputs to the valuation of these derivative instruments are Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Level 2 inputs are defined as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. The Company uses valuation techniques based on discounted cash flow analyses, which reflect the terms of the derivatives and use observable market-based inputs, including forward rates, and uses market price quotations obtained from independent derivatives brokers, corroborated with information obtained from independent pricing service providers. As of March 31, 2024, there has not been any significant impact to the fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities due to its own credit risk. Similarly, there has not been any significant adverse impact to the Company’s derivative assets based on evaluation of the Company’s counterparties’ credit risks. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had commodity contract derivative liabilities, which were included in Other Accrued Liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of $9 million. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had interest rate contract derivative assets, which were included in Other Current Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of $1 million and $2 million, respectively. The fair values of the Company’s other financial assets and liabilities at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 approximately equal the carrying values reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets except for Long-Term Debt. The fair value of the Company’s Long-Term Debt (excluding finance leases and deferred financing fees) was $5,365 million and $5,039 million as compared to the carrying amounts of $5,548 million and $5,217 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s Total Debt, including the Senior Notes, is based on quoted market prices (Level 2 inputs). Level 2 valuation techniques for Long-Term Debt are based on quotations obtained from independent pricing service providers. Effect of Derivative Instruments The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows: Amount of Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Location in Statement of Operations Amount of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Statement of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 2024 2023 Commodity Contracts $ 5 $ 17 Cost of Sales $ 5 $ 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements — 1 Interest Expense, Net (1) — Total $ 5 $ 18 Total $ 4 $ 11 At March 31, 2024, the Company expects to reclassify $9 million of pre-tax gain in the next twelve months from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to earnings, contemporaneously with and offsetting changes in the related hedged exposure. The actual amount that will be reclassified to future earnings may vary from this amount as a result of changes in market conditions. The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions Location in Statement of Operations 2024 2023 Foreign Currency Contracts Other Expense, Net $ (5) $ (3)

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized Income Tax Expense of $53 million on Income before Income Taxes of $218 million. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 is different from the statutory rate primarily due to discrete tax adjustments including a tax benefit of $3 million related to excess tax benefits on restricted stock units that vested during the period in addition to the mix of earnings between foreign and domestic jurisdictions, including those with and without valuation allowances. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized Income Tax Expense of $64 million on Income before Income Taxes of $271 million. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is different from the statutory rate primarily due to discrete tax adjustments including a tax benefit of $2 million related to excess tax benefits on restricted stock units that vested during the period in addition to the mix of earnings between foreign and domestic jurisdictions, including those with and without valuation allowances.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL MATTERS

ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL MATTERS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL MATTERS	ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL MATTERS Environmental Matters The Company is subject to a broad range of foreign, federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, including those governing discharges to air, soil and water, the management, treatment and disposal of hazardous substances, solid waste and hazardous wastes, the investigation and remediation of contamination resulting from historical site operations and releases of hazardous substances, the recycling of packaging and the health and safety of employees. Compliance initiatives could result in significant costs, which could negatively impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Any failure to comply with environmental or health and safety laws and regulations or any permits and authorizations required thereunder could subject the Company to fines, corrective action or other sanctions. Some of the Company’s current and former facilities are the subject of environmental investigations and remediations resulting from historical operations and the release of hazardous substances or other constituents. Some current and former facilities have a history of industrial usage for which investigation and remediation obligations may be imposed in the future or for which indemnification claims may be asserted against the Company. Also, closures or sales of facilities may necessitate further investigation and may result in remediation at those facilities. The Company has established reserves for those facilities or issues where a liability is probable and the costs are reasonably estimable. The Company believes that the amounts accrued for its loss contingencies, and the reasonably possible loss beyond the amounts accrued, are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company cannot estimate with certainty other future compliance, investigation or remediation costs. Some costs relating to historic usage that the Company considers to be reasonably possible of resulting in liability are not quantifiable at this time. The Company will continue to monitor environmental issues at each of its facilities, as well as regulatory developments, and will revise its accruals, estimates and disclosures relating to past, present and future operations, as additional information is obtained. Legal Matters The Company is a party to a number of lawsuits arising in the ordinary conduct of its business. Although the timing and outcome of these lawsuits cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not believe that disposition of these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company has three reportable segments as follows: Americas Paperboard Packaging includes paperboard packaging sold primarily to consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) companies serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets, and cups, lids and food containers sold primarily to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (“QSR”) in the Americas. Europe Paperboard Packaging includes paperboard packaging sold primarily to CPG companies serving the food, beverage and consumer product markets, including healthcare and beauty, primarily in Europe. Paperboard Manufacturing includes the seven North American paperboard facilities that produce recycled, unbleached and bleached paperboard, which is consumed internally to produce paperboard consumer packaging for the Americas and Europe Packaging segments. Paperboard not consumed internally is sold externally to a wide variety of paperboard packaging converters and brokers. The Paperboard Manufacturing segment's Net Sales represent the sale of paperboard only to external customers. The effect of intercompany transfers to the paperboard packaging segments has been eliminated from the Paperboard Manufacturing segment to reflect the economics of the integration of these segments. The Company allocates certain paperboard manufacturing and corporate costs to the reportable segments to appropriately represent the economics of these segments. The Corporate and Other caption includes the Pacific Rim and Australia operating segments and unallocated corporate and one-time costs. These segments are evaluated by the chief operating decision maker based primarily on Income from Operations, as adjusted for depreciation and amortization. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described above in “ Note 1 - General Information. ” Segment information is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 NET SALES: Americas Paperboard Packaging $ 1,531 $ 1,544 Europe Paperboard Packaging 470 532 Paperboard Manufacturing 223 316 Corporate/Other/Eliminations (a) 35 46 Total $ 2,259 $ 2,438 INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS: Americas Paperboard Packaging (b)(c) $ 281 $ 269 Europe Paperboard Packaging (d) 19 26 Paperboard Manufacturing (b)(c) (26) 27 Corporate and Other (c) 4 8 Total $ 278 $ 330 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: Americas Paperboard Packaging (b) $ 57 $ 43 Europe Paperboard Packaging 27 27 Paperboard Manufacturing (b) 57 61 Corporate and Other 7 8 Total $ 148 $ 139 (a) Includes revenue from customers for the Australia and Pacific Rim operating segments. (b) Includes accelerated depreciation related to exit activities in 2024 and 2023 (see “ Note 13 - Exit Activities ”). (c) Includes expenses related to business combinations, exit activities and other special charges (see “ Note 1 - General Information ”). (d) Includes impairment charges related to Russia in 2023 (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”).

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE Three Months Ended March 31, In millions, except per share data 2024 2023 Net Income $ 165 $ 207 Weighted Average Shares: Basic 307.8 308.6 Dilutive Effect of RSUs 1.3 1.1 Diluted 309.1 309.7 Earnings Per Share — Basic $ 0.54 $ 0.67 Earnings Per Share — Diluted $ 0.53 $ 0.67

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER CO

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The following represents changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company by component for the three months ended March 31, 2024: In millions, net of tax Derivative Instruments Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance at December 31, 2023 $ (1) $ (107) $ (205) $ (313) Other Comprehensive (Loss) before Reclassifications (4) — (57) (61) Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (a) 3 — — 3 Net Current-period Other Comprehensive (Loss) (1) — (57) (58) Balance at March 31, 2024 $ (2) $ (107) $ (262) $ (371) (a) See following table for details about these reclassifications. The following represents reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024: In millions Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented Derivatives Instruments: Commodity Contracts $ 5 Cost of Sales Interest Rate Swap Agreements (1) Other Expense, Net 4 Total before Tax (1) Tax Benefit $ 3 Total, Net of Tax Amortization of Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Actuarial Losses $ 1 (a) $ 1 Total, Net of Tax Amortization of Postretirement Benefit Plans: Actuarial Gains $ (1) (a) $ (1) Total, Net of Tax Total Reclassifications for the Period $ 3 Total Net of Tax (a) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see “ Note 6 - Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits ”).

EXIT ACTIVITIES

EXIT ACTIVITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
EXIT ACTIVITIES	EXIT ACTIVITIES During 2023, the Company decided to close multiple packaging facilities by the end of 2023 and early 2024. Production from these facilities will be consolidated into our existing packaging network. The costs associated with these exit activities are included in the table below for the three months ended March 31, 2024. On February 7, 2023, the Company announced its plan to invest approximately $1 billion in a new recycled paperboard manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas. In conjunction with this project, the Company announced the closure of three smaller recycled paperboard manufacturing facilities to manage capacity while lowering costs. The costs associated with these exit activities are included in the table below for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. In the second quarter of 2023, the Company announced its decision to accelerate the closure of one of these three recycled paperboard manufacturing facilities that is in Tama, Iowa and closed the facility in the second quarter of 2023. The costs associated with this closure are included in the table below for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded $21 million and $13 million of exit costs, respectively, associated with these restructurings. Other costs associated with the start-up of the new recycled paperboard machine recorded in the period in which they are incurred. The following table summarizes the costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 related to these restructurings: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions Location in Statement of Operations 2024 2023 Severance Costs and Other (a) Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net $ 2 $ 8 Asset Write-Offs and Start-Up Costs (b) Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net 7 3 Accelerated Depreciation Cost of Sales 12 2 Total $ 21 $ 13 (a) Costs incurred include activities for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses, incentives and professional services (see “ Note 1 - Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net ”). (b) Costs incurred include non-cash write-offs for items such as machinery, supplies and inventory. The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses related to restructuring: In millions Total Balance at December 31, 2023 $ 21 Costs Incurred 2 Payments (1) Balance at March 31, 2024 $ 22 (a) Adjustments related to changes in estimates of severance costs. Due to the expected closures of the additional two recycled paperboard manufacturing facilities, the Company incurred charges within the Paperboard Manufacturing reportable segment for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses and incentives of $14 million, and accelerated depreciation and inventory and asset write-offs of $7 million from announcement date through March 31, 2024. The Company expects to incur total charges associated with these exit activities for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses and incentives in the range of $20 million to $25 million and for accelerated depreciation and inventory and asset write-offs in the range of $15 million to $20 million through 2026. Due to the expected closures of the packaging facilities, the Company incurred charges within the Americas Paperboard Packaging and Europe Paperboard Packaging reportable segments for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses and incentives of $10 million from announcement date through March 31, 2024. The Company also incurred charges within the Americas Paperboard Packaging reportable segment for accelerated depreciation and inventory and asset write-offs of $20 million from announcement date through March 31, 2024. The Company expects to incur total charges associated with these exit activities for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses and incentives in the range of $10 million to $15 million and for accelerated depreciation and inventory and asset write-offs in the range of $20 million to $25 million through 2024. Additionally, the Company has incurred start-up charges within the Paperboard Manufacturing reportable segment for the new recycled paperboard manufacturing facility in Waco of $4 million from announcement date through March 31, 2024. The Company expects to incur total start-up charges of approximately $25 million to $30 million for the new recycled paperboard manufacturing facility through 2026.

DIVESTITURES

DIVESTITURES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
DIVESTITURES	DIVESTITURES Divestiture of Augusta Paperboard Manufacturing Facility On February 20, 2024 the Company entered into an agreement with Clearwater Paper Corporation to sell for approximately $700 million in cash all of the assets associated with the Augusta, Georgia paperboard manufacturing facility, which met the criteria to be considered a business. The Company expects the sale to be completed in the second quarter of 2024 and the assets and liabilities to be disposed of in connection with this transaction met the held for sale criteria as of March 31, 2024. The fair value, less costs to sell was greater than the carrying value of the net assets held for sale. The assets related to the sale, and liabilities related to the sale were classified as Assets Held for Sale and Liabilities Held for Sale, respectively, within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2024. As the sale of the Disposal Group is not considered a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company’s operations or financial results, it was not reported as discontinued operations. The Company will continue to evaluate the Disposal Group for future impairments until it is sold. The Disposal Group is reported within the Paperboard Manufacturing segment. The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities held for sale by major class: In millions March 31, 2024 Receivables, Net $ 1 Inventories, Net 84 Other Current Assets 5 Total Current Assets Held for Sale $ 90 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 432 Goodwill 74 Intangible Assets, Net 38 Other Noncurrent Assets 11 Total Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale (a) $ 555 Total Assets Held for Sale $ 645 Short-Term Debt 1 Compensation and Employee Benefits 6 Other Accrued Liabilities 3 Total Current Liabilities Held for Sale $ 10 Long-Term Debt 9 Other Noncurrent Liabilities 11 Total Noncurrent Liabilities Held for Sale $ 20 Total Liabilities Held for Sale $ 30 (a) Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet also includes $2 million relating to two packaging facilities, which met the held for sale criteria as of March 31, 2024. Impairment and Divestiture of Russian Business In the second quarter of 2022, the Company began the process of divesting its interests in its two packaging facilities in Russia (the “Russian Operations”), which met the criteria to be considered a business, through a sale of 100% of the outstanding shares. The assets and liabilities to be disposed of in connection with this transaction met the held for sale criteria as of June 30, 2022 and each subsequent quarter end through the date of sale. During 2022 and 2023, the Company incurred $106 million of impairment losses associated with the Russian Operations including $96 million in 2022, which includes $12 million of goodwill impairment initially recognized in Q2 2022 and $10 million in 2023 (includes $4 million of impairment charges incurred in Q1 2023), all of which are included in the Business Combinations, Exit Activities, and Other Special Charges, Net line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. On November 30, 2023, the Company completed the sale to former members of management of its Russian Operations (the “Buyer”) for total consideration of $62 million, which was primarily a long-term loan to the Buyer with a maturity date in 2038 (the “Vendor Loan”). Given the current government sanctions and restrictions on movement of currency out of Russia to satisfy payments on the notes, the Company placed a valuation allowance of $48 million against the Vendor Loan receivable. The Vendor Loan, along with the other transaction agreements, grants the Buyer full power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the Russian Operations and economic rights over the Russian Operations, with no power or participating rights granted to the Company. There are, however, security rights in place to protect and facilitate the repayment of the Vendor Loan. Other rights included in the sale are contingent in nature and the Company does not believe such rights have significant value nor do they confer power to Company in evaluating which party is the primary beneficiary of this VIE. We will continue to monitor such rights and their impacts to the Company, if any, in the future. The Company has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of the business upon closing of the sale, and the Russian Operations were deconsolidated as of that date. The Vendor Loan, net is included in Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. On the date of the sale, the Company recorded a final additional loss on the sale of $4 million, which is recorded in the Business Combinations, Exit Activities, and Other Special Charges, Net line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The operating results of the Russian Operations for the eleven months ended November 30, 2023 are included in the Company's Sales and Net Income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Total Net Sales and Net Income for the Russian Operations during this time were $90 million and $8 million, respectively. This includes total Net Sales and Net Income for Q1 2023 of $28 million and $1 million, respectively. In addition, the Company historically had an intercompany payable to the Russian Operations. As of the date of the sale, the intercompany payable was converted to an external third-party loan payable (the “Loan Payable”). The Loan Payable will mature in 2037. The Loan Payable totaling $35 million is reflected in the Other Noncurrent Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net Income	$ 165	$ 207

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

GENERAL INFORMATION (Policies)

GENERAL INFORMATION (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation	The Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all subsidiaries in which the Company has the ability to exercise direct or indirect control over operating and financial policies. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
Basis of Accounting	The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Use of Estimates	In addition, the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates and changes in these estimates are recorded when known.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition The Company has two primary activities, the manufacturing and converting of paperboard for and into consumer packaging made from renewable or recycled resources, from which it generates revenue from contracts with customers. Revenue is disaggregated primarily by geography and type of activity as further explained in “ Note 10 - Segment Information. ” All reportable segments and the Australia and Pacific Rim operating segments recognize revenue under the same method, allocate transaction price using similar methods, and have similar economic factors impacting the uncertainty of revenue and related cash flows. The transaction price allocated to each performance obligation consists of the stand-alone selling price, estimates of rebates and other sales or contract renewal incentives, and cash discounts and sales returns (“Variable Consideration”) and excludes sales tax. Estimates are made for Variable Consideration based on contract terms and historical experience of actual results and are applied to the performance obligations as they are satisfied. Purchases by the Company’s principal customers are manufactured and shipped with minimal lead time; therefore, performance obligations are generally satisfied shortly after manufacturing and shipment. The Company uses standard payment terms that are consistent with industry practice.
Accounts Receivable and Allowances	Accounts Receivable and Allowances Accounts receivable are stated at the amount owed by the customer, net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts, returns and allowances, and cash discounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical experience, current economic conditions and the creditworthiness of customers. Receivables are charged to the allowance when determined to be no longer collectible. The Company has entered into agreements to sell, on a revolving basis, certain trade accounts receivable to third party financial institutions. Transfers under these agreements meet the requirements to be accounted for as sales in accordance with the Transfers and Servicing
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted	Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures , which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures . This ASU expands disclosures in an entity's income tax rate reconciliation table and regarding cash taxes paid both in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. All entities should apply the guidance prospectively but have the option to apply it retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its disclosures.

GENERAL INFORMATION (Tables)

GENERAL INFORMATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales	The following table summarizes the activity under these programs for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 Receivables Sold and Derecognized $ 914 $ 1,016 Proceeds Collected on Behalf of Financial Institutions 884 917 Net Proceeds (Paid to) Received From Financial Institutions (15) 48 Deferred Purchase Price at March 31 (a) 15 9 Pledged Receivables at March 31 160 193 (a) Included in Other Current Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and represents a beneficial interest in the receivables sold to the financial institutions, which is a Level 3 fair value measure.
Schedule Of Share Repurchases During The Period	The following table presents the Company's share repurchases under the 2019 share repurchase program for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Amount repurchased in millions, except share and per share amounts Amount Repurchased Number of Shares Repurchased Average Price per Share 2023 (a) $ 29 1,210,000 $ 24.04 (a) Includes 60,000 shares repurchased but not yet settled as of March 31, 2023.
Schedule of Restructuring and Other Special Charges	The following table summarizes the transactions recorded in Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 Charges Associated with Business Combinations (a) $ 1 $ — Exit Activities (b) 9 11 Charges Associated with Divestitures (c) 2 4 Other Special Charges (d) 5 — Total $ 17 $ 15 (a) These costs relate to the Tama Paperboard, LLC (“Tama”) and Bell Incorporated (“Bell”) acquisitions. (b) Relates to the Company's closures of its three smaller recycled paperboard manufacturing facilities (which includes Tama), and the closures of multiple packaging facilities (see “ Note 13 - Exit Activities ”). (c) Relates to the sale of the Company's Russian operations and the Company's planned divestiture of its paperboard manufacturing facility in Augusta, Georgia (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”). (d) These costs include $2 million related to the devaluation of the Nigerian Naira and $2 million related to the change in terms of the 2024 grant of restricted stock units under the Graphic Packaging Holding Company 2014 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (see “ Note 5 - Stock Incentive Plans ”).

INVENTORIES, NET (Tables)

INVENTORIES, NET (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories, Net by Major Class	Inventories, Net by major class: In millions March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Finished Goods $ 608 $ 602 Work in Progress 186 201 Raw Materials 664 684 Supplies 244 267 Total (a) $ 1,702 $ 1,754 (a) March 31, 2024 excludes $84 million of Inventories, Net that are considered Current Assets Held for Sale (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”).

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables)

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation	The purchase price allocation as of March 31, 2024 is as follows: In millions Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as adjusted) Purchase Price $ 262 Cash & Cash Equivalents 3 Receivables, Net 19 Inventories, Net 17 Property, Plant and Equipment 30 Intangible Assets (a) 161 Other Assets 15 Total Assets Acquired 245 Current Liabilities 11 Other Noncurrent Liabilities 12 Total Liabilities Assumed 23 Net Assets Acquired 222 Goodwill 40 Purchase Consideration Transferred $ 262 (a) Intangible Assets primarily consists of Customer Relationships with a weighted average life of approximately 15 years.

DEBT (Tables)

DEBT (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Short-term Debt	Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt is comprised of the following: In millions March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Short-Term Borrowings $ 11 $ 18 Current Portion of Finance Leases and Financing Obligations (a) 7 7 Current Portion of Long-Term Debt (b) 738 739 Total Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt $ 756 $ 764 (a) March 31, 2024 excludes $1 million of short-term financing obligations that are considered Current Liabilities Held for Sale (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”). (b) Includes the 0.821% and 4.125% Senior Notes due 2024.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Long-Term Debt is comprised of the following: In millions March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 0.821%, effective rate of 0.82%, payable in 2024 (a) $ 400 $ 400 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.125%, effective rate of 4.13%, payable in 2024 (b) 300 300 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 1.512%, effective rate of 1.52%, payable in 2026 (a) 400 400 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 4.75%, effective rate of 4.78%, payable in 2027 (a) 300 300 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.53%, payable in 2028 (a) 450 450 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.50%, effective rate of 3.53%, payable in 2029 (a) 350 350 Senior Notes (€290 million) with interest payable semi-annually at 2.625%, effective rate of 2.65%, payable in 2029 (a) 313 321 Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 3.75%, effective rate of 3.79%, payable in 2030 (a) 400 400 Green Bond, net of unamortized premium with interest payable at 4.00%, effective rate of 1.72%, payable in 2026 (a) 105 106 Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility with interest payable quarterly at 2.67%, effective rate of 2.68% payable in 2028 (a) 425 425 Senior Secured Term Loan A-3 Facility with interest payable monthly payable at floating rates (6.57% at March 31, 2024 ), effective rate of 6.59%, payable in 2028 (a) 250 250 Senior Secured Term Loan A-5 Facility with interest payable monthly payable at floating rates (7.18% at March 31, 2024 ), effective rate of 7.20%, payable in 2029 (a) 50 — Senior Secured Term Loan A-6 Facility with interest payable monthly payable at floating rates (7.18% at March 31, 2024 ), effective rate of 7.20%, payable in 2029 (a) 200 — Senior Secured Term Loan Facilities with interest payable at various dates at floating rates (6.31% at March 31, 2024) payable through 2026 (a) 502 508 Senior Secured Term Loan Facility (€202 million) with interest payable at various dates at floating rates (5.23% at March 31, 2024) payable through 2026 (a) 218 227 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities with interest payable at floating rates (6.87% at March 31, 2024) payable in 2026 (a)(c) 881 774 Finance Leases and Financing Obligations (d) 149 161 Other 4 6 Total Long-Term Debt Including Current Portion 5,697 5,378 Less: Current Portion 745 746 Total Long-term Debt Excluding Current Portion 4,952 4,632 Less: Unamortized Debt Deferred Issuance Costs 22 23 Total Long-Term Debt $ 4,930 $ 4,609 (a) Guaranteed by Graphic Packaging International Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“GPIP”) and certain domestic subsidiaries. (b) Guaranteed by GPHC and certain domestic subsidiaries. (c) The weighted average effective interest rates for the Company’s Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities were 6.87% and 6.61% as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. (d) March 31, 2024 does not include $9 million of long-term financing obligations that are considered Noncurrent Liabilities Held for Sale (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”).
Schedule of Credit Facilities	At March 31, 2024, the Company and its U.S. and international subsidiaries had the following commitments, amounts outstanding and amounts available under revolving credit facilities: In millions Total Commitments Total Outstanding Total Available (a) Senior Secured Domestic Revolving Credit Facility $ 1,850 $ 824 $ 1,023 Senior Secured International Revolving Credit Facility 194 57 137 Other International Facilities 50 15 35 Total $ 2,094 $ 896 $ 1,195 (a) In accordance with its debt agreements, the Company’s availability under its revolving credit facilities has been reduced by the amount of standby letters of credit issued of $3 million as of March 31, 2024. These letters of credit are primarily used as security against the Company's self-insurance obligations and workers’ compensation obligations. These letters of credit expire at various dates through 2024 unless extended.

STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS (Tables)

STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
RSUs and Stock Awards Granted	Data concerning RSUs and Stock Awards granted in the first three months of 2024 is as follows: Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share RSUs — Employees and Non-Employee Directors 1,495,543 $ 24.56

PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIRE_2

PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	The pension expenses related to the Company’s plans consisted of the following: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 Components of Net Periodic Cost: Service Cost $ 2 $ 2 Interest Cost 5 5 Expected Return on Plan Assets (5) (5) Amortization: Actuarial Loss 1 1 Net Periodic Cost $ 3 $ 3

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_2

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Interest Rate Swap Positions	The following table summarizes the Company's current interest rate swap positions as of March 31, 2024: Start End Notional Amount (In Millions) Weighted Average Interest Rate 04/03/2023 04/01/2024 $750 4.71%
Effect of Derivative Instruments	The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows: Amount of Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Location in Statement of Operations Amount of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Statement of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 2024 2023 Commodity Contracts $ 5 $ 17 Cost of Sales $ 5 $ 11 Interest Rate Swap Agreements — 1 Interest Expense, Net (1) — Total $ 5 $ 18 Total $ 4 $ 11 The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions Location in Statement of Operations 2024 2023 Foreign Currency Contracts Other Expense, Net $ (5) $ (3)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Information	Segment information is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions 2024 2023 NET SALES: Americas Paperboard Packaging $ 1,531 $ 1,544 Europe Paperboard Packaging 470 532 Paperboard Manufacturing 223 316 Corporate/Other/Eliminations (a) 35 46 Total $ 2,259 $ 2,438 INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS: Americas Paperboard Packaging (b)(c) $ 281 $ 269 Europe Paperboard Packaging (d) 19 26 Paperboard Manufacturing (b)(c) (26) 27 Corporate and Other (c) 4 8 Total $ 278 $ 330 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: Americas Paperboard Packaging (b) $ 57 $ 43 Europe Paperboard Packaging 27 27 Paperboard Manufacturing (b) 57 61 Corporate and Other 7 8 Total $ 148 $ 139 (a) Includes revenue from customers for the Australia and Pacific Rim operating segments. (b) Includes accelerated depreciation related to exit activities in 2024 and 2023 (see “ Note 13 - Exit Activities ”). (c) Includes expenses related to business combinations, exit activities and other special charges (see “ Note 1 - General Information ”). (d) Includes impairment charges related to Russia in 2023 (see “ Note 14 - Divestitures ”).

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	Three Months Ended March 31, In millions, except per share data 2024 2023 Net Income $ 165 $ 207 Weighted Average Shares: Basic 307.8 308.6 Dilutive Effect of RSUs 1.3 1.1 Diluted 309.1 309.7 Earnings Per Share — Basic $ 0.54 $ 0.67 Earnings Per Share — Diluted $ 0.53 $ 0.67

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER _2

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following represents changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss attributable to Graphic Packaging Holding Company by component for the three months ended March 31, 2024: In millions, net of tax Derivative Instruments Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance at December 31, 2023 $ (1) $ (107) $ (205) $ (313) Other Comprehensive (Loss) before Reclassifications (4) — (57) (61) Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (a) 3 — — 3 Net Current-period Other Comprehensive (Loss) (1) — (57) (58) Balance at March 31, 2024 $ (2) $ (107) $ (262) $ (371) (a) See following table for details about these reclassifications.
Reclassifications Out Of AOCI	The following represents reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024: In millions Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented Derivatives Instruments: Commodity Contracts $ 5 Cost of Sales Interest Rate Swap Agreements (1) Other Expense, Net 4 Total before Tax (1) Tax Benefit $ 3 Total, Net of Tax Amortization of Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Actuarial Losses $ 1 (a) $ 1 Total, Net of Tax Amortization of Postretirement Benefit Plans: Actuarial Gains $ (1) (a) $ (1) Total, Net of Tax Total Reclassifications for the Period $ 3 Total Net of Tax (a) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see “ Note 6 - Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits ”).

EXIT ACTIVITIES (Tables)

EXIT ACTIVITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following table summarizes the costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 related to these restructurings: Three Months Ended March 31, In millions Location in Statement of Operations 2024 2023 Severance Costs and Other (a) Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net $ 2 $ 8 Asset Write-Offs and Start-Up Costs (b) Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net 7 3 Accelerated Depreciation Cost of Sales 12 2 Total $ 21 $ 13 (a) Costs incurred include activities for post-employment benefits, retention bonuses, incentives and professional services (see “ Note 1 - Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net ”). (b) Costs incurred include non-cash write-offs for items such as machinery, supplies and inventory.
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses related to restructuring: In millions Total Balance at December 31, 2023 $ 21 Costs Incurred 2 Payments (1) Balance at March 31, 2024 $ 22 (a) Adjustments related to changes in estimates of severance costs.

DIVESTITURES (Tables)

DIVESTITURES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule Of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations	The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities held for sale by major class: In millions March 31, 2024 Receivables, Net $ 1 Inventories, Net 84 Other Current Assets 5 Total Current Assets Held for Sale $ 90 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 432 Goodwill 74 Intangible Assets, Net 38 Other Noncurrent Assets 11 Total Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale (a) $ 555 Total Assets Held for Sale $ 645 Short-Term Debt 1 Compensation and Employee Benefits 6 Other Accrued Liabilities 3 Total Current Liabilities Held for Sale $ 10 Long-Term Debt 9 Other Noncurrent Liabilities 11 Total Noncurrent Liabilities Held for Sale $ 20 Total Liabilities Held for Sale $ 30 (a) Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet also includes $2 million relating to two packaging facilities, which met the held for sale criteria as of March 31, 2024.

GENERAL INFORMATION - Nature of

GENERAL INFORMATION - Nature of Business (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 country location
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of locations | location	100
Number of country | country	25

GENERAL INFORMATION - Revenue R

GENERAL INFORMATION - Revenue Recognition (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) revenueGeneratingActivity	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of revenue generating activities | revenueGeneratingActivity	2
Net sales	$ 2,251	$ 2,428
Contract assets	27		$ 28
Contract liabilities	$ 51		$ 60

GENERAL INFORMATION - Accounts

GENERAL INFORMATION - Accounts Receivable and Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Receivables Sold and Derecognized	$ 914	$ 1,016
Proceeds Collected on Behalf of Financial Institutions	884	917
Net Proceeds (Paid to) Received From Financial Institutions	(15)	48
Deferred Purchase Price at March 31	15	9
Pledged Receivables at March 31	160	193
Amount transferred subject to continuing involvement	797		$ 770
Receivables sold	$ 250	$ 301

GENERAL INFORMATION - Narrative

GENERAL INFORMATION - Narrative (Details)					12 Months Ended
	Feb. 16, 2024 $ / shares	Sep. 08, 2023 USD ($) packaging_facility	Feb. 07, 2023 mill	Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Feb. 20, 2024 USD ($)	Feb. 19, 2024 USD ($)	Jul. 27, 2023 USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.10
Accounts payable					$ 30,000,000	$ 30,000,000
Facility Closing
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Number of additional mills expected to close | mill			2
Tama Paperboard, LLC
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Acquisition related costs				$ 1,000,000
Purchase Price				$ 100,000,000
Bell Incorporated
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Purchase Price		$ 262,000,000
Number of packaging facilities | packaging_facility		3
K3 CRB Machine | Decommission | Kalamazoo, Michigan
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure					1,000,000
Augusta, Georgia Paperboard Manufacturing Facility
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Sales							$ 700,000,000
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Augusta, Georgia Paperboard Manufacturing Facility
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Sales								$ 700,000,000
Minimum | K3 CRB Machine | Decommission | Kalamazoo, Michigan
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Expected start-up costs					5,000,000
Maximum | K3 CRB Machine | Decommission | Kalamazoo, Michigan
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Expected start-up costs					10,000,000
Property, Plant and Equipment
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Accounts payable					$ 145,000,000	92,000,000
Share Repurchase Program 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Share repurchase program, authorized amount									$ 500,000,000	$ 500,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount						$ 565,000,000

GENERAL INFORMATION - Schedule

GENERAL INFORMATION - Schedule of Share Repurchases (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares repurchased not yet settled	60,000
Share Repurchase Program 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Amount Repurchased | $	$ 29
Number of Shares Repurchased (in shares)	1,210,000
Average Price, per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 24.04

GENERAL INFORMATION - Business

GENERAL INFORMATION - Business Combinations and Shutdown and Other Special Charges, Net (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Feb. 07, 2023 mill	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) mill	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Charges Associated with Business Combinations		$ 1	$ 0
Exit Activities		9	11
Charges Associated with a Divestiture		2	4
Other Special Charges		5	0
Total		17	$ 15
RSUs
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other Special Charges		(2)
Nigeria, Nairas
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other Special Charges		$ (2)
Facility Closing
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of mills expected to be closed | mill	3	3

INVENTORIES, NET (Details)

INVENTORIES, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished Goods	$ 608	$ 602
Work in Progress	186	201
Raw Materials	664	684
Supplies	244	267
Total	1,702	$ 1,754
Inventories, Net	$ 84

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Narrati

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 08, 2023 USD ($) packaging_facility	Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Bell Incorporated
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of folding carton plants | packaging_facility	3
Total purchase consideration	$ 262
Tama Paperboard, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase consideration		$ 100

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Schedul

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		7 Months Ended
	Sep. 08, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 2,010	$ 2,103
Bell Incorporated
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase Price	$ 262
Cash & Cash Equivalents		3
Receivables, Net		19
Inventories, Net		17
Property, Plant and Equipment		30
Intangible Assets		161
Other Assets		15
Total Assets Acquired		245
Current Liabilities		11
Other Noncurrent Liabilities		12
Total Liabilities Assumed		23
Net Assets Acquired		222
Goodwill		40
Purchase Consideration Transferred		$ 262
Bell Incorporated | Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Weighted average useful life of customer relationships (in years)		15 years

DEBT - Short-Term Debt (Details

DEBT - Short-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-Term Borrowings	$ 11	$ 18
Current Portion of Finance Leases and Financing Obligations(a)	7	7
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt	738	739
Total Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt	756	$ 764
Short-term financing obligations	$ 1
4.125% Senior Notes Due in 2024 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	4.125%

DEBT - Long-Term Debt (Details)

DEBT - Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 EUR (€)	Mar. 22, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 5,548			$ 5,217
Finance Leases and Financing Obligations	149			161
Total Long-Term Debt Including Current Portion	5,697			5,378
Less: Current Portion	745			746
Total Long-term Debt Excluding Current Portion	4,952			4,632
Less: Unamortized Debt Deferred Issuance Costs	22			23
Total Long-Term Debt	4,930			4,609
Long-term financing obligations	$ 9
3.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	3.75%	3.75%
Senior Notes | 0.821% Senior Notes Due in 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 400			400
Stated interest rate	0.821%	0.821%
Interest rate at period end	0.82%	0.82%
Senior Notes | 4.125% Senior Notes Due in 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 300			300
Stated interest rate	4.125%	4.125%
Interest rate at period end	4.13%	4.13%
Senior Notes | 1.512% Senior Notes Due In 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 400			400
Stated interest rate	1.512%	1.512%
Interest rate at period end	1.52%	1.52%
Senior Notes | 4.75 % Senior Notes Due in 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 300			300
Stated interest rate	4.75%	4.75%
Interest rate at period end	4.78%	4.78%
Senior Notes | 3.50% Senior Notes Due in 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 450			450
Stated interest rate	3.50%	3.50%
Interest rate at period end	3.53%	3.53%
Senior Notes | 3.50% Senior Notes Due in 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 350			350
Stated interest rate	3.50%	3.50%
Interest rate at period end	3.53%	3.53%
Senior Notes | 2.625% Senior Notes Due 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 313			321
Stated interest rate	2.625%	2.625%
Interest rate at period end	2.65%	2.65%
Senior Notes | 3.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 400			400
Stated interest rate	3.75%	3.75%
Interest rate at period end	3.79%	3.79%
Senior Notes | Two Point Six Two Five Percent Euro Note Due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount | €		€ 290,000,000
Bonds | Tax Exempt Green Bonds
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 105			106
Stated interest rate	4%	4%
Interest rate at period end	1.72%	1.72%
Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 502			508
Interest rate at period end	6.31%	6.31%
Term Loan | Senior Secured Term Loan A-2 Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 425			425
Stated interest rate	2.67%	2.67%
Interest rate at period end	2.68%	2.68%
Term Loan | Term A-3 Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 250			250
Stated interest rate	6.57%	6.57%
Interest rate at period end	6.59%	6.59%
Term Loan | Senior Secured Term Loan A-5 Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 50		$ 50	0
Stated interest rate	7.18%	7.18%
Interest rate at period end	7.20%	7.20%
Term Loan | Senior Secured Term Loan A-6 Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 200		$ 200	0
Stated interest rate	7.18%	7.18%
Interest rate at period end	7.20%	7.20%
Term Loan | Euro Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 218			227
Stated interest rate	5.23%	5.23%
Term Loan | Euro Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount | €		€ 202,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 881			$ 774
Interest rate at period end	6.87%	6.87%		6.61%
Line of credit interest rate at period end	6.87%	6.87%
Other Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other	$ 4			$ 6

DEBT - Additional Information (

DEBT - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 22, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 5,548,000,000	$ 5,217,000,000
Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		502,000,000	508,000,000
Incremental Facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 250,000,000
Senior Secured Term Loan A-5 Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Plus | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate	0.10%
Senior Secured Term Loan A-5 Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Plus | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate	1.625%
Senior Secured Term Loan A-5 Facility | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000	0
Stated interest rate		7.18%
Senior Secured Term Loan A-6 Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Plus | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate	0.10%
Senior Secured Term Loan A-6 Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Plus | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate	2.25%
Senior Secured Term Loan A-6 Facility | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 200,000,000	$ 200,000,000	0
Stated interest rate		7.18%
Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 0.821%, effective rate of 0.82%, payable in 2024 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		0.821%
4.125% Senior Notes Due in 2024 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 300,000,000	300,000,000
Stated interest rate		4.125%
Senior Notes with interest payable semi-annually at 1.512%, effective rate of 1.52%, payable in 2026 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		1.512%
4.75 % Senior Notes Due in 2027 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 300,000,000	300,000,000
Stated interest rate		4.75%
3.50% Senior Notes Due in 2028 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 450,000,000	450,000,000
Stated interest rate		3.50%
3.50% Senior Notes Due in 2029 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 350,000,000	350,000,000
Stated interest rate		3.50%
2.625% Senior Notes Due 2029 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 313,000,000	321,000,000
Stated interest rate		2.625%
3.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		3.75%
3.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000
Stated interest rate		3.75%

DEBT - Credit Facilities - Comm

DEBT - Credit Facilities - Commitments, Amounts Outstanding, and Amounts Available (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Commitments	$ 2,094
Total Outstanding	896
Total Available	1,195
Standby letters of credit issued	3
Senior Secured Domestic Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Commitments	1,850
Total Outstanding	824
Total Available	1,023
Senior Secured International Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Commitments	194
Total Outstanding	57
Total Available	137
Other International Facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Commitments	50
Total Outstanding	15
Total Available	$ 35

STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS - Additio

STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS - Additional Information (Details) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) compensationPlan shares	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of active equity compensation plans | compensationPlan	1
Recognized share-based compensation expense | $	$ 20	$ 13
Compensation expenses | $	$ 2
RSUs | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	1 year
RSUs | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
2014 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for grant (in shares) | shares	7.6
2014 Plan | RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares issued in period (in shares) | shares	1.2	1.2

STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS - RSUs an

STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS - RSUs and Stock Awards Granted (Details) - RSUs - Employees and Non-Employee Directors - Employees and Non-Employee Directors	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grants during period (in shares) | shares	1,495,543
Weighted average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 24.56

PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIRE_3

PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Net Periodic Cost (Details) - Pension Benefits - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Components of Net Periodic Cost:
Service Cost	$ 2	$ 2
Interest Cost	5	5
Expected Return on Plan Assets	(5)	(5)
Amortization:
Actuarial Loss	1	1
Net Periodic Cost	$ 3	$ 3

PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIRE_4

PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company's contributions to its pension plans	$ 2	$ 1
Pension Benefits | Minimum | Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected contributions			$ 10
Pension Benefits | Maximum | Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected contributions			20
Postretirement Health Coverage
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit payments made		$ 1
Postretirement Health Coverage | Forecast
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected contributions			$ 2

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_3

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - Schedule Of Interest Rate Swap Positions (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Notional amount	$ 750
Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.71%

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_4

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives not Designated as Hedges
Notional amount	$ 750,000,000
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative assets	1,000,000			$ 2,000,000
Fair value of long-term debt	5,365,000,000			5,039,000,000
Carrying value of long-term debt	$ 5,548,000,000			$ 5,217,000,000
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Maximum
Derivatives not Designated as Hedges
Foreign currency forward exchange contract term	3 months			3 months
Interest Rate Swap Agreements | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging
Interest Rate Risk
Amounts excluded from effectiveness	$ 0	$ 0
Amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness	0
Commodity Risk
Amounts excluded from effectiveness	0	0
Amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness	0
Commodity Contracts | Cash Flow Hedging | Forecast
Commodity Risk
Percentage of expected natural gas usage hedged			65%
Commodity Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Accrued Liabilities
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities	9,000,000			$ 9,000,000
Commodity Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging
Interest Rate Risk
Amounts excluded from effectiveness	0	0
Amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness	0	0
Commodity Risk
Amounts excluded from effectiveness	0	0
Amounts excluded from the measure of effectiveness	0	$ 0
Foreign Exchange Forward | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives not Designated as Hedges
Notional amount	$ 131,000,000			$ 131,000,000

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_5

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - Effect of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	$ 5	$ 18
Amount of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Statement of Operations	4	11
Expected reclassification of pre-tax gain in the next twelve months from ACOL to earnings	9
Commodity Contracts
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	5	17
Commodity Contracts | Cost of Sales
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Statement of Operations	5	11
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	0	1
Interest Rate Swap Agreements | Interest Expense, Net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Statement of Operations	(1)	0
Foreign Currency Contracts | Other Expense, Net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contracts	$ (5)	$ (3)

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax Benefit	$ (53)	$ (64)
Income before income taxes	218	271
Tax benefits	$ 3	$ 2

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additiona

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 facility segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
Number of paperboard mills | facility	7

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Schedule

SEGMENT INFORMATION - Schedule of Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,251	$ 2,428
Net sales	2,259	2,438
Income (loss) from operations	278	330
Depreciation and amortization	148	139
Corporate/Other/Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	35	46
Income (loss) from operations	4	8
Depreciation and amortization	7	8
Americas Paperboard Packaging | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,531	1,544
Income (loss) from operations	281	269
Depreciation and amortization	57	43
Europe Paperboard Packaging | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	470	532
Income (loss) from operations	19	26
Depreciation and amortization	27	27
Paperboard Manufacturing | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	223	316
Income (loss) from operations	(26)	27
Depreciation and amortization	$ 57	$ 61

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 165	$ 207
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic (shares)	307.8	308.6
Dilutive Effect of RSUs (shares)	1.3	1.1
Diluted (shares)	309.1	309.7
Earnings Per Share — Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.67
Earnings Per Share — Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.53	$ 0.67

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER _3

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Schedule of Changes in AOCI (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,782
Other Comprehensive (Loss) before Reclassifications	(61)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	3
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive (Loss)	(58)
Ending balance	2,858
Derivatives Instruments:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(1)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) before Reclassifications	(4)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	3
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive (Loss)	(1)
Ending balance	(2)
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(107)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) before Reclassifications	0
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	0
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive (Loss)	0
Ending balance	(107)
Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(205)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) before Reclassifications	(57)
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	0
Net Current-period Other Comprehensive (Loss)	(57)
Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Ending balance	(262)
Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(313)
Ending balance	$ (371)

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER _4

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Reclassifications Out of AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of Sales	$ 1,733	$ 1,878
Other Expense, Net	(16)	(18)
Income tax expense (benefit)	53	64
Total, Net of Tax	(165)	$ (207)
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total Reclassifications for the Period	3
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Derivatives Instruments:
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total before Tax	4
Income tax expense (benefit)	(1)
Total, Net of Tax	3
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Derivatives Instruments: | Commodity Contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of Sales	5
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Derivatives Instruments: | Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other Expense, Net	(1)
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | Pension Benefits
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Actuarial Losses (Gains)	1
Total, Net of Tax	1
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans | Other Postretirement Benefits Plan
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Actuarial Losses (Gains)	(1)
Total, Net of Tax	$ 1

EXIT ACTIVITIES - Additional In

EXIT ACTIVITIES - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Feb. 07, 2023 USD ($) mill	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) mill	Jun. 30, 2023 mill	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of mills expected to be closed | mill	3	3
Number of mills with accelerated closure | mill			1
Incurred charges related to write-off of assets		$ 21		$ 13
Number of additional mills expected to be closed | mill		2
Expected costs associated with closures associated with severance activity		$ 14
Facility Closing | CRB Mills | Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Incurred charges related to write-off of assets		20
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure		15
Facility Closing | CRB Mills | Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Incurred charges related to write-off of assets		25
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure		20
Facility Closing | Folding Carton Plant | Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Incurred charges related to write-off of assets		10
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure		20
Facility Closing | Folding Carton Plant | Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Incurred charges related to write-off of assets		15
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure		25
Facility Closing | Construction in Progress | Folding Carton Plant
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accelerated depreciation related to plant closure		20
Start-Up Costs | Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Start-up charges		25
Start-Up Costs | Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Start-up charges		30
Start-Up Costs | Construction in Progress
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Start-up charges		4
Start-Up Costs | Construction in Progress | CRB Mills
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Incurred charges related to write-off of assets		7
One-time Termination Benefits | Folding Carton Plant
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Incurred charges related to write-off of assets		$ 10
CRB Mill
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Investments	$ 1,000

EXIT ACTIVITIES - Restructuring

EXIT ACTIVITIES - Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total	$ 21	$ 13
Business Combinations, Exit Activities and Other Special Charges, Net | Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs and Other	2	8
Asset Write-Offs and Start-Up Costs	7	3
Cost of Sales | Facility Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accelerated Depreciation	$ 12	$ 2

EXIT ACTIVITIES - Roll Forward

EXIT ACTIVITIES - Roll Forward (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 21
Costs Incurred	2
Payments	(1)
Ending balance	$ 22

DIVESTITURES - Additional Infor

DIVESTITURES - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended			11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		24 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) facility	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) foldingCartonFacility	Nov. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Feb. 20, 2024 USD ($)	Feb. 19, 2024 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		$ 0	$ 4
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of packaging facilities | facility		2
Augusta, Georgia Paperboard Manufacturing Facility
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received									$ 700
Augusta, Georgia Paperboard Manufacturing Facility | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities		$ 11
Augusta, Georgia Paperboard Manufacturing Facility | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received										$ 700
Russian Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of folding carton facilities | foldingCartonFacility				2
Disposal group’s outstanding shares (in percent)				100%
Russian Operations | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges							$ 96	$ 106
Goodwill, impairment loss			4	$ 12		$ 10
Russian Operations | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration received	$ 62				$ 62
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	48				48
Gain (loss) on disposition of business	4
Total net sales			28		90
Net operating income			$ 1		8
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	$ 35				$ 35

DIVESTITURES - Summarizes of As

DIVESTITURES - Summarizes of Assets and Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) facility	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Inventories, Net	$ 84
Total Current Assets Held for Sale	90	$ 0
Total Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale	557	0
Short-Term Debt	1
Total Current Liabilities Held for Sale	10	0
Total Noncurrent Liabilities Held for Sale	20	$ 0
Augusta, Georgia Paperboard Manufacturing Facility
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total Assets Held for Sale	645
Total Liabilities Held for Sale	30
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total Assets Held for Sale	$ 2
Number of packaging facilities | facility	2
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | Augusta, Georgia Paperboard Manufacturing Facility
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Receivables, Net	$ 1
Inventories, Net	84
Other Current Assets	5
Total Current Assets Held for Sale	90
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	432
Goodwill	74
Intangible Assets, Net	38
Other Noncurrent Assets	11
Total Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale	555
Short-Term Debt	1
Compensation and Employee Benefits	6
Other Accrued Liabilities	3
Total Current Liabilities Held for Sale	10
Long-Term Debt	9
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	11
Total Noncurrent Liabilities Held for Sale	$ 20