LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (“Pactiv Evergreen” or the “Company”) today reported results for the first quarter of 2024. Michael King, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pactiv Evergreen, said, “The first quarter presented us with a challenging business environment characterized by the cumulative effect of sustained price inflation on consumer spending and weather related disruptions. However, I am proud of our dedicated employees who remained focused on executing and delivering exceptional value to our customers, enabling us to achieve results at the high end of our guidance range for the first quarter. We continue to take decisive actions to navigate these headwinds and position our business for long-term growth. We expect that our strategy, which emphasizes innovation, operational excellence and customer service, will continue to enable us to align with industry leaders and drive volume growth. As we look to the second quarter and the remainder of the year, we believe that our resilient team, coupled with our strategic initiatives and cost initiatives, will allow us to capitalize on opportunities and deliver results for our stakeholders.”