Subsequent events

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Subsequent events

Subsequent events

20. Subsequent events

In April 2016, Ball entered into an Equity and Asset Purchase Agreement to divest of a metal beverage packaging business (the Divestment Business), which consist of a portion of Ball’s existing metal beverage packaging business, as well as select metal beverage can assets of Rexam for approximately $3.42 billion (subject to customary closing adjustments) in order to satisfy certain regulatory requirements in connection with Ball’s proposed acquisition of Rexam. Completion of the sale of the Divestment Business is subject to a number of conditions, including receipt of various regulatory approvals.