UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2019
Commission File Number 001-00566



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Greif, Inc.GREIF, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware31-4388903
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

425 Winter Road Delaware, OhioDelawareOhio43015
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (740) 549-6000
Not Applicable
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.



Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common StockGEFNew York Stock Exchange
Class B Common StockGEF-BNew York Stock Exchange
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the close of business on June 3, 2019:1, 2020:
Class A Common Stock26,266,94326,441,986 shares
Class B Common Stock22,007,725 shares






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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)2019 2018 2019 2018(in millions, except per share amounts)2020201920202019
Net sales$1,213.3
 $968.3
 $2,110.3
 $1,874.0
Net sales$1,158.3  $1,213.3  $2,270.7  $2,110.3  
Cost of products sold964.6
 773.0
 1,688.8
 1,507.0
Cost of products sold917.6  964.6  1,807.4  1,688.8  
Gross profit248.7
 195.3
 421.5
 367.0
Gross profit240.7  248.7  463.3  421.5  
Selling, general and administrative expenses140.0
 102.7
 238.1
 206.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses121.1  140.0  256.5  238.1  
Restructuring charges7.5
 6.0
 11.2
 10.1
Restructuring charges4.4  7.5  7.7  11.2  
Acquisition-related costs13.8
 
 16.4
 0.2
Acquisition and integration related costsAcquisition and integration related costs4.8  13.8  9.9  16.4  
Non-cash asset impairment charges
 0.4
 2.1
 3.3
Non-cash asset impairment charges1.3  —  1.4  2.1  
Gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net(4.9) (1.5) (5.8) (6.1)Gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net(1.3) (4.9) (1.8) (5.8) 
Loss on disposal of businesses, net1.7
 
 1.7
 
Loss on disposal of businesses, net38.4  1.7  38.4  1.7  
Operating profit90.6
 87.7

157.8

153.2
Operating profit72.0  90.6  151.2  157.8  
Interest expense, net33.9
 13.0
 45.6
 26.3
Interest expense, net29.3  33.9  60.0  45.6  
Debt extinguishment charges21.9
 
 21.9
 
Debt extinguishment charges—  21.9  —  21.9  
Non-cash pension settlement incomeNon-cash pension settlement income—  —  (0.1) —  
Other expense, net2.3
 2.5
 2.1
 10.2
Other expense, net1.1  2.3  2.4  2.1  
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net32.5
 72.2
 88.2
 116.7
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net41.6  32.5  88.9  88.2  
Income tax expense (benefit)11.5
 21.1
 31.5
 5.5
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense26.5  11.5  37.9  31.5  
Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.1) (0.8) (0.2) (0.8)Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.7) (0.1) (0.9) (0.2) 
Net income21.1
 51.9
 56.9
 112.0
Net income15.8  21.1  51.9  56.9  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(7.5) (6.8) (13.6) (10.4)Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(4.4) (7.5) (8.2) (13.6) 
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.$13.6
 $45.1
 $43.3
 $101.6
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.$11.4  $13.6  $43.7  $43.3  
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:       Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock$0.23
 $0.77
 $0.74
 $1.73
Class A common stock$0.19  $0.23  $0.74  $0.74  
Class B common stock$0.34
 $1.14
 $1.09
 $2.58
Class B common stock$0.29  $0.34  $1.10  $1.09  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:       Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
Class A common stock$0.23
 $0.77
 $0.74
 $1.73
Class A common stock$0.19  $0.23  $0.74  $0.74  
Class B common stock$0.34
 $1.14
 $1.09
 $2.58
Class B common stock$0.29  $0.34  $1.10  $1.09  
Weighted-average number of Class A common shares outstanding:       Weighted-average number of Class A common shares outstanding:
Basic26.3
 25.9
 26.1
 25.9
Basic26.4  26.3  26.3  26.1  
Diluted26.3
 25.9
 26.1
 25.9
Diluted26.4  26.3  26.3  26.1  
Weighted-average number of Class B common shares outstanding:       Weighted-average number of Class B common shares outstanding:
Basic22.0
 22.0
 22.0
 22.0
Basic22.0  22.0  22.0  22.0  
Diluted22.0
 22.0
 22.0
 22.0
Diluted22.0  22.0  22.0  22.0  
Cash dividends declared per common share:       Cash dividends declared per common share:
Class A common stock$0.44
 $0.42
 $0.88
 $0.84
Class A common stock$0.44  $0.44  $0.88  $0.88  
Class B common stock$0.66
 $0.63
 $1.31
 $1.25
Class B common stock$0.66  $0.66  $1.31  $1.31  
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018 2019 2018(in millions)2020201920202019
Net income$21.1
 $51.9
 $56.9
 $112.0
Net income$15.8  $21.1  $51.9  $56.9  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:       Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation(14.7) (26.3) (9.5) 12.1
Foreign currency translation(52.3) (14.7) (55.4) (9.5) 
Derivative financial instruments(10.0) 1.4
 (15.7) 5.3
Derivative financial instruments(23.1) (10.0) (22.9) (15.7) 
Minimum pension liabilities0.7
 2.7
 (0.1) 1.8
Minimum pension liabilities1.3  0.7  23.0  (0.1) 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(24.0) (22.2) (25.3) 19.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(74.1) (24.0) (55.3) (25.3) 
Comprehensive income (loss)(2.9) 29.7
 31.6
 131.2
Comprehensive income (loss)(58.3) (2.9) (3.4) 31.6  
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(5.5) (6.8) (12.6) (10.8)Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests0.8  5.5  2.6  12.6  
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Greif, Inc.$(8.4) $22.9
 $19.0
 $120.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Greif, Inc.$(59.1) $(8.4) $(6.0) $19.0  
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements



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GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)April 30,
2019
 October 31,
2018
(in millions)April 30,
2020
October 31,
2019
ASSETS   ASSETS
Current assets   Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$89.8
 $94.2
Cash and cash equivalents$72.4  $77.3  
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $7.1 in 2019 and $4.2 in 2018704.8
 456.7
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $8.3 in 2020 and $6.8 in 2019Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $8.3 in 2020 and $6.8 in 2019640.5  664.2  
Inventories:   Inventories:
Raw materials285.5
 203.9
Raw materials241.0  238.4  
Work-in-process13.6
 10.0
Work-in-process6.6  11.3  
Finished goods122.4
 75.6
Finished goods91.4  108.5  
Assets held for sale5.3
 4.4
Assets held for sale6.2  4.1  
Assets held by special purpose entitiesAssets held by special purpose entities50.9  —  
Prepaid expenses51.7
 39.8
Prepaid expenses49.8  44.0  
Other current assets80.0
 92.1
Other current assets89.1  101.2  
1,353.1
 976.7
1,247.9  1,249.0  
Long-term assets   Long-term assets
Goodwill1,522.6
 776.0
Goodwill1,474.7  1,517.8  
Other intangible assets, net of amortization778.8
 80.6
Other intangible assets, net of amortization740.2  776.5  
Deferred tax assets14.0
 7.9
Deferred tax assets13.6  15.9  
Assets held by special purpose entities50.9
 50.9
Assets held by special purpose entities—  50.9  
Pension asset11.7
 10.4
Pension asset35.2  35.4  
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets321.0  —  
Other long-term assets93.9
 100.4
Other long-term assets100.3  90.9  
2,471.9
 1,026.2
2,685.0  2,487.4  
Properties, plants and equipment   Properties, plants and equipment
Timber properties, net of depletion273.8
 274.2
Timber properties, net of depletion272.7  272.4  
Land178.6
 96.4
Land165.2  178.0  
Buildings526.2
 431.4
Buildings505.6  531.0  
Machinery and equipment1,884.6
 1,554.9
Machinery and equipment1,899.5  1,866.2  
Capital projects in progress158.4
 117.2
Capital projects in progress121.4  170.4  
3,021.6
 2,474.1
2,964.4  3,018.0  
Accumulated depreciation(1,336.2) (1,282.2)Accumulated depreciation(1,368.3) (1,327.7) 
1,685.4
 1,191.9
1,596.1  1,690.3  
Total assets$5,510.4
 $3,194.8
Total assets$5,529.0  $5,426.7  
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in millions)April 30,
2019
 October 31,
2018
(in millions)April 30,
2020
October 31,
2019
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities   Current liabilities
Accounts payable$473.8
 $403.8
Accounts payable$418.3  $435.2  
Accrued payroll and employee benefits107.5
 114.4
Accrued payroll and employee benefits86.4  142.4  
Restructuring reserves7.0
 4.4
Restructuring reserves6.8  11.3  
Current portion of long-term debt83.8
 18.8
Current portion of long-term debt83.8  83.7  
Short-term borrowings6.9
 7.3
Short-term borrowings3.4  9.2  
Liabilities held by special purpose entitiesLiabilities held by special purpose entities43.3  —  
Current portion of operating lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of operating lease liabilities53.1  —  
Other current liabilities130.4
 121.5
Other current liabilities145.4  143.6  
809.4
 670.2
840.5  825.4  
Long-term liabilities   Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt2,851.8
 884.1
Long-term debt2,595.1  2,659.0  
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities270.6  —  
Deferred tax liabilities349.6
 179.8
Deferred tax liabilities309.6  313.0  
Pension liabilities138.8
 78.0
Pension liabilities138.1  177.6  
Postretirement benefit obligations11.3
 10.7
Postretirement benefit obligations11.5  12.2  
Liabilities held by special purpose entities43.3
 43.3
Liabilities held by special purpose entities—  43.3  
Contingent liabilities and environmental reserves7.0
 6.8
Contingent liabilities and environmental reserves18.6  18.7  
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests8.0
 8.6
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests8.4  8.4  
Long-term income tax payable44.0
 46.1
Long-term income tax payable27.8  27.8  
Other long-term liabilities86.5
 77.5
Other long-term liabilities153.6  128.9  
3,540.3
 1,334.9
3,533.3  3,388.9  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 17)24.3
 35.5
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 17)20.0  21.3  
Equity   Equity
Common stock, without par value162.6
 150.5
Common stock, without par value169.2  162.6  
Treasury stock, at cost(134.8) (135.4)Treasury stock, at cost(134.4) (134.8) 
Retained earnings1,460.2
 1,469.8
Retained earnings1,531.8  1,539.0  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation(301.3) (292.8)Foreign currency translation(347.8) (298.0) 
Derivative financial instruments(2.3) 13.4
Derivative financial instruments(35.6) (12.7) 
Minimum pension liabilities(97.8) (97.7)Minimum pension liabilities(100.0) (123.0) 
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders' equity1,086.6
 1,107.8
Total Greif, Inc. shareholders' equity1,083.2  1,133.1  
Noncontrolling interests49.8
 46.4
Noncontrolling interests52.0  58.0  
Total shareholders' equity1,136.4
 1,154.2
Total shareholders' equity1,135.2  1,191.1  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$5,510.4
 $3,194.8
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$5,529.0  $5,426.7  
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended April 30,
Six Months Ended April 30, (in millions)
2019 2018
(in millions)(in millions)20202019
Cash flows from operating activities:   Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$56.9
 $112.0
Net income$51.9  $56.9  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization86.8
 64.1
Depreciation, depletion and amortization122.5  86.8  
Non-cash asset impairment charges2.1
 3.3
Non-cash asset impairment charges1.4  2.1  
Non-cash pension settlement incomeNon-cash pension settlement income(0.1) —  
Gain on disposals of properties, plants and equipment, net(5.8) (6.1)Gain on disposals of properties, plants and equipment, net(1.8) (5.8) 
Loss on disposals of businesses, net1.7
 
Loss on disposals of businesses, net38.4  1.7  
Unrealized foreign exchange loss1.1
 2.0
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) lossUnrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss(0.8) 1.1  
Deferred income tax benefit(11.8) (69.6)Deferred income tax benefit(0.5) (11.8) 
Transition tax expense2.3
 35.9
Transition tax expense—  2.3  
Debt extinguishment charges13.9
 
Debt extinguishment charges—  13.9  
Non-cash lease expenseNon-cash lease expense28.6  —  
Other, net2.9
 0.6
Other, net(0.9) 2.9  
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in certain assets and liabilities:   Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in certain assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable13.3
 (15.2)Trade accounts receivable(28.7) 13.3  
Inventories(31.2) (68.0)Inventories(23.0) (31.2) 
Deferred purchase price on sold receivables(6.9) (24.8)Deferred purchase price on sold receivables—  (6.9) 
Accounts payable(25.1) (2.0)Accounts payable20.2  (25.1) 
Restructuring reserves2.2
 0.9
Restructuring reserves(4.3) 2.2  
Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities(5.8) (3.4)
Operating leasesOperating leases(28.1) —  
Pension and post-retirement benefit liabilitiesPension and post-retirement benefit liabilities(11.7) (5.8) 
Other, net(44.0) (25.2)Other, net(43.8) (44.0) 
Net cash provided by operating activities52.6
 4.5
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities119.3  52.6  
Cash flows from investing activities:   Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of companies, net of cash acquired(1,828.4) 
Acquisitions of companies, net of cash acquired—  (1,828.4) 
Purchases of properties, plants and equipment(63.6) (56.3)Purchases of properties, plants and equipment(65.4) (63.6) 
Purchases of and investments in timber properties(2.3) (4.9)Purchases of and investments in timber properties(2.8) (2.3) 
Purchases of equity method investmentsPurchases of equity method investments(3.6) —  
Proceeds from the sale of properties, plants, equipment and other assets10.6
 8.5
Proceeds from the sale of properties, plants, equipment and other assets3.0  10.6  
Proceeds from the sale of businesses0.4
 1.4
Proceeds from the sale of businesses81.6  0.4  
Proceeds from insurance recoveries0.2
 
Proceeds from insurance recoveries—  0.2  
Net cash used in investing activities(1,883.1) (51.3)Net cash used in investing activities12.8  (1,883.1) 
Cash flows from financing activities:   Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt3,190.0
 533.8
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt745.4  3,190.0  
Payments on long-term debt(1,228.6) (463.7)Payments on long-term debt(789.3) (1,228.6) 
Payment on current portion of long-term debt(18.8) 
Proceeds on short-term borrowings, net1.6
 
Payments on short-term borrowings, net
 (5.2)
Payments on current portion of long-term debtPayments on current portion of long-term debt(0.3) (18.8) 
Proceeds (payments) on short-term borrowings, netProceeds (payments) on short-term borrowings, net(4.7) 1.6  
Proceeds from trade accounts receivable credit facility42.2
 2.8
Proceeds from trade accounts receivable credit facility64.3  42.2  
Payments on trade accounts receivable credit facility(45.1) (2.8)Payments on trade accounts receivable credit facility(77.3) (45.1) 
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders(51.8) (49.3)Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders(52.0) (51.8) 
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests(8.3) (3.4)Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests(8.5) (8.3) 
Payments for debt extinguishment and issuance costs(44.1) 
Payments for debt extinguishment and issuance costs—  (44.1) 
Purchases of redeemable noncontrolling interest(11.9) 
Purchases of redeemable noncontrolling interest—  (11.9) 
Cash contribution from noncontrolling interest holder1.6
 
Cash contribution from noncontrolling interest holder—  1.6  
Net cash provided by financing activities1,826.8
 12.2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities(122.4) 1,826.8  
Reclassification of cash to assets held for saleReclassification of cash to assets held for sale—  —  
Effects of exchange rates on cash(0.7) 0.5
Effects of exchange rates on cash(14.6) (0.7) 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(4.4) (34.1)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(4.9) (4.4) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period94.2
 142.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period77.3  94.2  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$89.8
 $108.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$72.4  $89.8  
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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GREIF, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) instructions to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.
The fiscal year of Greif, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) begins on November 1 and ends on October 31 of the following year. Any references to the year 2019 or 2018,years or to any quarter of those years, relates to the fiscal year or quarter, as the case may be, ended in that year, unless otherwise stated.
The information filed herein reflects all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 20192020 and October 31, 2018,2019, the interim condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 20182019 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 20182019 of the Company. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Greif, Inc., all wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiaries and investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which it has controlling influence or is the primary beneficiary. Non-majority owned entities include investments in limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures in which the Company does not have controlling influence and are accounted for using either the equity or cost method, as appropriate.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended October 31, 20182019 (the “2018“2019 Form 10-K”).
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an economic downturn on a global scale, as well as significant market disruption and volatility. In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, governmental authorities throughout the world have implemented numerous measures to try to reduce the spread and impact of the virus, including quarantines, shelter in place, and shutdowns of so-called “non-essential” businesses. Under the guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and similar designations by governmental authorities throughout the world, the products the Company manufactures and the services the Company provides have been deemed "essential" and, as a result, governments in every country in which the Company does business have allowed operations to continue without disruption. However, a significant number of the Company's customers or the Company's customers' end use markets are deemed "non-essential" under some governmental orders or have suspended operations due to a decreased demand for their products resulting from the negative economic conditions.
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses in this Form 10-Q. Though there have not been material changes to estimates and assumptions disclosed in the Company's 2019 Form 10-K, actual results and outcomes during the three months ended April 30, 2020 may be different than estimated or assumed related to changes in economic and geopolitical environments due to COVID-19. The scope, duration and magnitude of the effects of COVID-19 are evolving rapidly and in ways that are difficult or impossible to anticipate. The Company cannot, at this time, predict the impact the pandemic will have on its future consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations, however, the impact could be material. The Company's future financial results and operations depend in part on the duration and severity of the pandemic and what actions are taken to mitigate the outbreak.
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2014,February 2016 and July 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition." This new revenue standard introduces a five-step revenue recognition model in which an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The new revenue standard also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing2016-02 and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The Company adopted the ASU and all of the related amendments, using the modified retrospective method on November 1, 2018. The adoption of the ASU and related amendments did not impact the Company’s financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures other than as discussed above and disclosed within Note 2 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Additionally, no cumulative effect adjustment was recorded to opening retained earnings as of November 1, 2018. Based on current operations, the Company does not expect a material impact on an ongoing basis as a result of the adoption of the new standard. See Note 2 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures related to revenue from contracts with customers.
In August of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)," which amends the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. This update clarifies guidance on eight specific cash flow items. The ASU requires the beneficial interests obtained through securitization of financial assets be disclosed as a non-cash activity and cash receipts from beneficial interests be classified as cash inflows from investing activities. Under previous guidance, the Company classified cash receipts from beneficial interests in securitized receivables and cash payments resulting from debt prepayment or extinguishment as cash flows from operating activities. The amendments in this update are required to be applied using a retrospective approach, excluding amendments for which retrospective application is impractical. On November 1, 2018, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-15 on a retrospective basis with the exception of the Company's beneficial interests obtained through securitization of financial assets, for which the Company adopted this update on a prospective basis due to the impracticality of the retrospective basis. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures for the periods presented.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, "Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (Topic 740)," which improves the accounting for income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. This update requires transferring entities to recognize a current tax expense or benefit at the time of transfer and receiving entities to recognize a corresponding deferred tax asset or liability. The Company adopted this standard on November 1, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this update resulted in a reclassification of approximately $15.1 million from "Prepaid Tax Assets" to "Retained Earnings", offset by the establishment of a deferred tax asset of $13.0 million for a net impact on retained earnings of $2.1 million as of November 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures, other than the impact discussed above.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Clarifying the Definition of a Business," which narrows the existing definition of a business and provides a framework for evaluating whether a transaction should be accounted for as an acquisition (or disposal) of assets or a business. The ASU requires an entity to evaluate if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets; if so, the set of transferred assets and activities (collectively, the set) is not a business. To be considered a business, the set would need to include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The standard also narrows the definition of outputs. The definition of a business affects areas of accounting such as acquisitions, disposals and goodwill. Under the new guidance, fewer acquired sets are expected to be considered businesses. The Company adopted this standard effective November 1, 2018 on a prospective basis. The Company applied this guidance to its acquisition of Caraustar Industries, Inc. ("Caraustar"), which qualified as a business combination. See Note 3 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures related to this acquisition. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows or disclosures other than the impact discussed above.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842)," or Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842, which amends the lease accounting and disclosure requirements in ASC 840, "Leases." The objective of this update is to increase transparency and comparability among organizations recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key
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information about lease arrangements. This ASU will require the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements (ASU 2018-11)," which permits companies to initially apply the new leases standard at the adoption date and not restate periods prior to adoption. The Company plans to adoptadopted ASU 2018-11 on November 1, 2019, utilizing a modified retrospective approach and as a result, willdid not adjust its comparative period financial informationinformation. The Company adopted the practical expedient package which permits the Company to not reassess previous conclusions whether a contract is or makecontains a lease, lease classification, or treatment of indirect costs for existing contracts as of the new required lease disclosures for periods before the effectiveadoption date. The Company is currently inalso adopted the processshort-term lease recognition exemption and the practical expedient allowing for the combination of collectinglease and evaluatingnon-lease components for all of its leases which primarily consist of equipment andexcept real estate, leases, as well as implementingfor which these components are presented separately. The Company has completed the lease collection and evaluation process, implemented a technology tool to assist with the accounting and reporting requirements of the new standard. The Company also plans to update itsstandard, and designed new processes and controls around leases. On the day of adoption, the Company capitalized onto the balance sheet $301.2 million of right-of-use assets and $305.8 million of lease liabilities related to operating leases. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, or disclosures, other than as set forth above and in Note 12 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.” This ASU sets forth a current expected credit loss model which requires the Company to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company willplans to adopt the standard effectivethis ASU on November 1, 2019 and expects to elect certain available transitional practical expedients.2020. The Company is in the process of determining the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and disclosures, but does expectdisclosures.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes", which is intended to recognize a significant liabilitysimplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The effective date for the Company to adopt this ASU is November 1, 2021. The Company is in the process of determining the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flow and corresponding asset associateddisclosures.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting." The objective of this ASU is to provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The optional expedients provided for within the ASU are available immediately and through December 31, 2023. The Company is currently assessing the optional expedients for relevance based upon the Company's current contractual relationships containing rates to be discontinued with in-scope operating leases.reference rate reform, primarily the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The Company currently plans to apply the expedient related to hedging relationships, which allows for the Company in the future to amend hedge documentation, without dedesignating and redesignating, for all outstanding hedging relationships. The Company also has long-term debt and interest rate derivatives, as described in Note 6 and 7 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, respectively, which rely upon use of LIBOR. The Company is in the process of assessing the expedients related to these relationships, and in accordance with ASU 2020-04 reserves the right to elect additional expedients throughout the effective period. The Company is still assessing all contractual relationships that utilize LIBOR for impacts to the Company's financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, and disclosures.
NOTE 2 — REVENUE
The Company generates substantially all of its revenue by providing its customers with industrial packaging products serving a variety of end markets. The Company may enter into fixed term sale agreements, including multi-year master supply agreements which outline the terms under which the Company does business. The Company also sells to certain customers solely based on purchase orders. As master supply agreements do not typically include fixed volumes, customers generally purchase products pursuant to purchase orders or other communications that are short-term in nature. The Company has concluded for the vast majority of its revenues, that its contracts with customers are either a purchase order or the combination of a purchase order with a master supply agreement.
A performance obligation is considered an individual unit sold. Contracts or purchase orders with customers could include a single type of product or it could include multiple types or specifications of products. Regardless, the contracted price with the customer is agreed at the individual product level outlined in the customer contracts or purchase orders. The Company does not bundle prices. Negotiations with customers are based on a variety of factors including the level of anticipated contractual volume, geographic location, complexity of the product, key input costs and a variety of other factors. The Company has concluded that prices negotiated with each individual customer are representative of the stand-alone selling price of the product.
The Company typically satisfies the obligation to provide packaging to customers at a point in time when control is transferred to customers. The point in time when control of goods is transferred is largely dependent on delivery terms. Revenue is recorded at the time of shipment for delivery terms designated shipping point. For sales transactions designated destination, revenue is recorded when the product is delivered to the customer’s delivery site. Purchases by the Company’s customers are generally

manufactured and shipped with minimal lead time; therefore, performance obligations are generally settled shortly after manufacturing and shipment.
The Company manufactures certain products that have no alternative use to the Company once they are printed or manufactured to customer specifications; however, in the majority of cases, the Company does not have an enforceable right to payment that includes a reasonable profit for custom products at all times in the manufacturing process, and therefore revenue is recognized at the point in time at which control transfers. As revenue recognition is dependent upon individual contractual terms, the Company will continue its evaluation of any new or amended contracts entered into.
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Standalone selling prices for each performance obligation are generally stated in the contract. When the Company offers variable consideration in the form of volume rebates to customers, it estimates the amount of revenue to which it is expected to be entitled to based on contract terms and historical experience of actual results, and includes the estimate in the transaction price, limited to the amount which is probable will not result in reversal of cumulative revenue recognized when the variable consideration is resolved. The Company provides prompt pay discounts to certain customers if invoices are paid within a predetermined period. Prompt payment discounts are treated as a reduction of revenue and are determinable within a short period of the sale.
Contract Balances
Contract liabilities relate primarily to prepayments received from the Company’s customers before revenue is recognized and before volume rebates to customers. These amounts are included in other current liabilities in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not have any material contract assets.
Practical Expedients
The Company’s contracts generally include standard commercial payment terms generally acceptable in each region. Customer payment terms are typically less than one year and as such, the Company has applied the practical expedient to exclude consideration of significant financing components from the determination of transaction price.
Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from net sales.
Costs to obtain a contract are generally immaterial, but the Company has elected the practical expedient to expense these costs as incurred if the amortization period of the capitalized cost would be one year or less.
The Company has applied the practical expedient to exclude disclosure of remaining performance obligations as the Company's contracts typically have a term of one year or less.
Freight charged to customers is included in net sales in the income statement. For shipping and handling activities performed after a customer obtains control of the goods, the Company has elected to account for these costs as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the goods; therefore, these activities are not assessed as separate performance obligations.
Disaggregation of Revenues
The Company's contracts with customers are broadly similar in nature throughout its reportable segments, but the amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows may vary in each reportable segment due to geographic factors. See Note 16 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures of revenue disaggregated by geography for each reportable segment.
NOTE 3— ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Acquisitions
On February 11, 2019,The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with ASC 805, "Business Combinations." The estimated fair values of all assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions are provisional and may be revised as a result of additional information obtained during the measurement period of up to one year from the acquisition date.
Caraustar Acquisition
The Company completed its acquisition of Caraustar Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Caraustar”) on February 11, 2019 (the "Caraustar Acquisition"“Caraustar Acquisition”),. Caraustar is a leader in the production of coated and uncoated recycled paperboard, and coated recycled paperboard, withwhich is used in a variety of applications that include tubesindustrial products (tubes and cores, construction products, protective packaging, and a diverse mix of specialty products.adhesives) and consumer packaging products (folding cartons, set-up boxes, and packaging services). The total purchase price for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $1,834.9 million. The Company incurred transaction costs
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Table of $62.0 million to complete this acquisition. Of this amount, $35.2 million was recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of income as of April 30, 2019 and the remaining $26.8 million in transaction costs was capitalized in accordance with ASC 470, "Debt", and is presented as part of the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2019. Income statement impacts included $12.0 million, in the Acquisition-Related Costs financial statement line item, $21.9 million in the and Debt Extinguishment Charges financial statement line item, and $1.3 million in the Interest Expense financialContents

statement line item for the portion of the capitalized costs amortized through April 30, 2019. Balance sheet impacts includes $17.9 million within Long-Term Debt and $8.9 million within Other Long-Term Assets.
The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Caraustar and the preliminaryfinal valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.date, as well as measurement period adjustments made since the acquisition in 2019 through the close of measurement period:
(in millions)Amounts Recognized as of the Acquisition DateMeasurement Period Adjustments (1)Amount Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as Adjusted)
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration$1,834.9  $—  $1,834.9  
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable$147.0  $—  $147.0  
Inventories103.9  (4.4) 99.5  
Prepaid and other current assets21.5  (9.3) 12.2  
Intangibles717.1  8.4  725.5  
Other long-term assets1.3  4.3  5.6  
Properties, plants and equipment521.3  (17.6) 503.7  
Total assets acquired1,512.1  (18.6) 1,493.5  
Accounts payable(99.5) —  (99.5) 
Accrued payroll and employee benefits(42.9) (7.2) (50.1) 
Other current liabilities(21.8) 4.5  (17.3) 
Long-term deferred tax liability(185.7) 52.0  (133.7) 
Pension and postretirement obligations(67.1) —  (67.1) 
Other long-term liabilities(12.7) (7.5) (20.2) 
Total liabilities assumed(429.7) 41.8  (387.9) 
Total identifiable net assets$1,082.4  $23.2  $1,105.6  
Goodwill$752.5  $(23.2) $729.3  
(in millions) 
Fair value of consideration transferred 
Cash consideration$1,834.9
  
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed 
Accounts receivable147.0
Inventories103.9
Prepaid and other current assets21.5
Intangibles717.1
Other long-term assets1.3
Properties, plants and equipment521.3
Total assets acquired1,512.1
  
Accounts payable(99.5)
Accrued payroll and employee benefits(42.9)
Other current liabilities(21.8)
Long-term deferred tax liability(185.7)
Pension and postretirement obligations(67.1)
Other long-term liabilities(12.7)
Total liabilities assumed(429.7)
Total identifiable net assets$1,082.4
Goodwill$752.5
(1) The measurement adjustments were primarily due to refinement to third party appraisals and carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities, as well as adjustments to certain tax accounts based on, among other things, adjustments to deferred tax liabilities. The net impact of the measurement period adjustments resulted in a net $23.2 million decrease to goodwill. The measurement adjustments recorded did not have a significant impact on the Company's interim condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020.


The Company recognized goodwill related to this acquisition of $752.5$729.3 million. The goodwill recognized in this acquisition is attributable to the acquired assembled workforce, expected synergies, and economies of scale, none of which qualify for recognition as a separate intangible asset. Caraustar will beis reported within the Paper Packaging & Services segment to which the goodwill was assigned. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The cost approach was used to determine the fair value for buildings, improvements and equipment, and the market approach was used to determine the fair value for land. The cost approach measures the value by estimating the cost to acquire, or construct, comparable assets and adjusts for age and condition. The Company assigned buildings and improvements a useful life ranging from 1 year to 20 years and equipment a useful life ranging from 1 year to 15 years. Acquired property, plant and equipment will beare being depreciated over its estimated remaining useful lives on a straight-line basis.
The fair value for acquired customer relationship intangibles was determined as of the acquisition date based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the future after-tax cash flows arising from the follow-on revenue from customer relationships that existed on the acquisition date over their estimated lives, including the probability of expected future contract renewals and revenue, less a contributory assets charge, all of which is discounted to present value. The fair value of the trade name intangible assets were determined utilizing the relief from royalty method which is a form of the income approach. Under this method, a royalty rate based on observed market royalties is applied to projected revenue supporting the trade names and discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. 
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Acquired intangible assets will beare being amortized over the estimated useful lives, primarily on a straight-line basis. The following table summarizes the preliminaryfinal purchase price allocation and weighted average remaining useful lives for identifiable intangible assets acquired:

(in millions)Final Purchase Price AllocationWeighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships$708.0  15.0
Trademarks15.0  3.0
Other2.5  4.6
Total intangible assets$725.5  

(in millions)Preliminary Fair ValueWeighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Customer relationships$700.0
15.0
Trademarks15.0
3.0
Other2.1
1.2
Total intangible assets$717.1
 
TheAs of April 30, 2020, the Company has not yet finalizedhad completed the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed including income taxes and contingencies.related to the Caraustar Acquisition. The Company expects to finalize these amounts within one year of the acquisition date. The estimate of fair value and purchase price allocation were based on information available at the time of closing the acquisition, and the Company continues to evaluateexecute on synergies and location rationalization, including the underlying inputsclosure of our Mobile, Alabama Mill announced in June 3, 2020.
Divestitures
During the second quarter of 2020, the Company completed its divestiture of a U.S. business in the Paper Packaging & Services segment, the Consumer Packaging Group ("CPG") business, for $85.0 million, before preliminary adjustments at closing of $3.4 million and assumptions that are being used in fair value estimates. Accordingly, these preliminary estimates are subject to final adjustments, during the measurement period, not to exceed one year, based upon new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed asfor current net cash proceeds of the date$81.6 million. The loss on sale of closing the acquisition. 
Caraustar's results of operations have been included in the Company's financial statements for the period subsequent to the acquisition date of February 11, 2019. Caraustar contributedbusiness, net sales of $293.3 million and net income attributable to Greif, Inc. of $7.7 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2019.
The following unaudited supplemental pro forma data presents consolidated information as if the acquisition had been completed on November 1, 2017. These amounts were calculated after adjusting Caraustar's results2020 was $38.4 million, including goodwill allocated to reflect interest expense incurred on the debt to finance the acquisition, additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets had been applied from November 1, 2017, the adjusted tax expense, and related transaction costs of $35.2 million. These adjustments also include an additional charge of $9.0 million in the six month period ended April 30, 2018 for the fair value adjustment for inventory acquired.
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)2019 2018 2019 2018
Pro forma net sales$1,244.8
 $1,302.2
 $2,474.0
 $2,517.2
Pro forma net (loss) income attributable to Greif, Inc.$7.2
 $39.4
 $28.0
 $46.0
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:       
Class A common stock$0.12
 $0.67
 $0.48
 $0.79
Class B common stock$0.18
 $1.00
 $0.71
 $1.17
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:       
Class A common stock$0.12
 $0.67
 $0.48
 $0.79
Class B common stock$0.18
 $1.00
 $0.71
 $1.17
The unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information is based on the Company's preliminary assignment of purchase price and therefore subject to adjustment upon finalizing the purchase price assignment. The pro forma data should not be considered indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition and related financing had been consummated on the assumed completion dates, nor are they indicative of future results.
Divestitures
For the six months ended April 30, 2019, the Company completed one divestiture of a non-U.S. business in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment, liquidated one non-strategic non-U.S. business in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment, and deconsolidated one wholly-owned non-U.S. business in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment. The loss on disposal of businesses was $1.7 million for the six months ended April 30, 2019. Proceeds from divestitures that were completed in fiscal year 2015 and collected during the six months ended April 30, 2019 were $0.8 million. The Company has $2.4 million of notes receivable recorded from the sale of businesses.$35.6 million.
For the six months ended April 30, 2018 , the Company completed no divestitures. Proceeds from divestitures that were completed in fiscal year 2017 and collected during the six months ended April 30, 2018 were $0.5 million. Proceeds from divestitures that were completed in fiscal year 2015 and collected during the six months ended April 30, 2018 were $0.9 million. The Company has $2.9 million of notes receivable recorded from the sale of businesses.

None of the above-referenced divestitures in 2019 or 2018 qualifiedCPG business divestiture did not qualify as discontinued operations as they doit did not individually or in the aggregate, represent a strategic shift that has had a major impact on the Company's operations or financial results.
NOTE 4 — SALE OF NON-UNITED STATES ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
During the first quarter of 2019, a parent-level guarantee was added to the European RPA and the Singapore RPA (as such terms are defined below). As a result, the $109.4 million of receivables outstanding under the European RPA and the Singapore RPA as of April 30, 2019 is reported as long-term debt in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheet because the Company intends to refinance these obligations on a long-term basis and has the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the respective agreement or entering into new financing arrangements.
In 2012, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. (the “Main SPV”) and Greif Coordination Center BVBA, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc. (“Seller”), entered into the Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “European RPA”) with affiliates of a major international bank (the “Purchasing Bank Affiliates”). On April 17, 2019, the Main SPV and Seller amended and extended the term of the existing European RPA through April 17, 2020. Under the European RPA, as amended, the maximum amount of receivables that may be sold and outstanding under the European RPA at any time is €100.0 million ($111.5 million as of April 30, 2019). Under the terms of the European RPA, the Company has the ability to loan excess cash to the Purchasing Bank Affiliates in the form of a subordinated loan receivable.
Under the terms of the European RPA, the Company has agreed to sell trade receivables meeting certain eligibility requirements that the Seller had purchased from other indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company under a factoring agreement. Prior to November 1, 2018, the structure of the transactions provided for a legal true sale, on a revolving basis, of the receivables transferred from the Company's various subsidiaries to the respective Purchasing Bank Affiliates. The purchaser funds an initial purchase price of a certain percentage of eligible receivables based on a formula, with the initial purchase price approximating 75 percent to 90 percent of eligible receivables. The remaining deferred purchase price is settled upon collection of the receivables.
In October 2007, Greif Singapore Pte. Ltd., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc., entered into the Singapore Receivable Purchase Agreement (the “Singapore RPA”) with a major international bank. The maximum amount of aggregate receivables that may be financed under the Singapore RPA is 15.0 million Singapore Dollars ($11.0 million as of April 30, 2019).
Under the terms of the Singapore RPA, the Company has agreed to sell trade receivables in exchange for an initial purchase price of approximately 90 percent of the eligible receivables. The remaining deferred purchase price is settled upon collection of the receivables.
Prior to November 1, 2018, the Company removed from accounts receivable the amount of proceeds received from the initial purchase price since they met the applicable criteria of ASC 860, “Transfers and Servicing,” and the Company continued to recognize the deferred purchase price in other current assets or other current liabilities on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated balance sheets, as appropriate. The receivables were sold on a non-recourse basis with the total funds in the servicing collection accounts pledged to the banks between settlement dates. The cash initially received, along with the deferred purchase price, related to the sale or ultimate collection of the underlying receivables and was not subject to significant other risks given their short term nature. Therefore, the Company reflected all cash flows under the accounts receivable sales programs as operating cash flows on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
The Company performs collections and administrative functions on the receivables, related to the both the European RPA and Singapore RPA, similar to the procedures it uses for collecting all of its receivables. The servicing liability for these receivables is not material to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 5 — ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE AND DISPOSALS OF PROPERTIES, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT, NET
As of April 30, 2019, there were three asset groups within the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment classified as assets held for sale, one asset group within the Paper Packaging & Services segment classified as assets held for sale, and two Corporate asset groups classified as assets held for sale. The assets held for sale are being marketed for sale, and it is the Company’s intention to complete the sales within twelve months following their initial classification as held for sale.
As of October 31, 2018, there were two asset groups in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment classified as assets held for sale and one asset group within the Paper Packaging & Services segment classified as assets held for sale.

For the three months ended April 30, 2019, the Company recorded a gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net of $4.9 million. This included disposals of assets in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment that resulted in losses of $0.1 million, disposals of assets in the Paper Packaging & Services segment that resulted in losses of $0.1 million, and disposals of assets in the Flexible Packaging & Services segment that resulted in gains of $5.1 million. The Company has $3.4 million of notes receivable recorded from the sale of properties, plants and equipment.
For the six months ended April 30, 2019, the Company recorded a gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net of $5.8 million. This included disposals of assets in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment that resulted in gains of $0.2 million, disposals of assets in the Flexible Packaging & Services segment that resulted in gains of $5.1 million, and special use property sales that resulted in gains of $0.5 million in the Land Management segment.
For the three months ended April 30, 2018, the Company recorded a gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net of $1.5 million. This included disposals of assets in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment that resulted in gains of $1.1 million and special use property sales that resulted in gains of $0.4 million in the Land Management segment.
For the six months ended April 30, 2018, the Company recorded a gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net of $6.1 million. This included disposals of assets in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment that resulted in gains of $4.5 million and special use property sales that resulted in gains of $1.6 million in the Land Management segment.
NOTE 63 — GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended April 30, 2019:2020:
(in millions)Rigid
Industrial
Packaging
& Services
Paper
Packaging
& Services
Total
Balance at October 31, 2019$731.7  $786.1  $1,517.8  
Goodwill allocated to divestitures—  (35.6) (35.6) 
Goodwill adjustments related to acquisitions—  2.8  2.8  
Currency translation(10.3) —  (10.3) 
Balance at April 30, 2020$721.4  $753.3  $1,474.7  
(in millions)
Rigid
Industrial
Packaging
& Services
 
Paper
Packaging
& Services
 Total
Balance at October 31, 2018$716.5
 $59.5
 $776.0
Goodwill acquired
 752.5
 752.5
Currency translation(5.9) 
 (5.9)
Balance at April 30, 2019$710.6
 $812.0
 $1,522.6

The Caraustar Acquisition added $752.5$2.8 million of goodwill adjustment to the Paper Packaging & Services segment.segment is due to measurement period adjustment of the Caraustar Acquisition. The $35.6 million of goodwill allocated to divestitures to the Paper Packaging & Services segment is due to the divestiture of the CPG business. See Note 32 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosure of goodwill addedadjustments by Caraustar Acquisition.acquisitions and divestitures.
The following table summarizes the carrying amount of net other intangible assets by class as of April 30, 20192020 and October 31, 2018:2019:
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(in millions)
Gross
Intangible
Assets
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Intangible
Assets
(in millions)Gross
Intangible
Assets
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Intangible
Assets
April 30, 2019:     
April 30, 2020:April 30, 2020:
Indefinite lived:     Indefinite lived:
Trademarks and patents$13.2
 $
 $13.2
Trademarks and patents$13.0  $—  $13.0  
Definite lived:     Definite lived:
Customer relationships861.0
 120.6
 740.4
Customer relationships884.1  174.9  709.2  
Trademarks, patents and trade names25.8
 6.4
 19.4
Trademarks, patents and trade names26.7  12.0  14.7  
Non-compete agreements0.9
 0.1
 0.8
Non-compete agreements2.2  1.5  0.7  
Other22.0
 17.0
 5.0
Other21.4  18.8  2.6  
Total$922.9
 $144.1
 $778.8
Total$947.4  $207.2  $740.2  



(in millions)Gross
Intangible
Assets
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Intangible
Assets
October 31, 2019:
Indefinite lived:
Trademarks and patents$13.1  $—  $13.1  
Definite lived:
Customer relationships890.6  150.3  740.3  
Trademarks and patents27.0  9.3  17.7  
Non-compete agreements2.3  0.7  1.6  
Other21.9  18.1  3.8  
Total$954.9  $178.4  $776.5  

(in millions)
Gross
Intangible
Assets
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Intangible
Assets
October 31, 2018:     
Indefinite lived:     
Trademarks and patents$13.3
 $
 $13.3
Definite lived:     
Customer relationships162.2
 105.8
 56.4
Trademarks and patents10.9
 5.1
 5.8
Other21.2
 16.1
 5.1
Total$207.6
 $127.0
 $80.6
Gross intangibles assets decreased by $7.5 million for the six months ended April 30, 2020. The decrease was attributable to $5.0 million of currency fluctuations and the write-off of $2.5 million of fully-amortized assets.
Amortization expense was $17.4 million and $14.7 million for the three months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018 was $14.7 million and $3.9 million,2019, respectively. Amortization expense was $34.9 million and $18.4 million for the six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018 was $18.4 million and $7.7 million,2019, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years is expected to be $52.5 million in 2019, $66.5$69.2 million in 2020, $64.1$66.7 million in 2021, $56.8$58.8 million in 2022, and $54.1$56.0 million in 2023.
The Caraustar Acquisition added $717.12023 and $52.7 million of intangibles to the Paper Packaging & Services segment. See Note 3 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosure of intangibles added by the Caraustar Acquisition.in 2024.
Definite lived intangible assets for the periods presented are subject to amortization and are being amortized using the straight-line method over periods that are contractually, legally determined, or over the period a market participant would benefit from the asset.
NOTE 74 — RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring reserve balances for the six months ended April 30, 2019:2020:
(in millions)Employee
Separation
Costs
Other
Costs
Total
Balance at October 31, 2019$9.5  $1.8  $11.3  
Costs incurred and charged to expense5.1  2.6  7.7  
Costs paid or otherwise settled(8.9) (3.3) (12.2) 
Balance at April 30, 2020$5.7  $1.1  $6.8  

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Employee
Separation
Costs
 
Other
Costs
 Total
Balance at October 31, 2018$4.2
 $0.2
 $4.4
Costs incurred and charged to expense10.5
 0.7
 11.2
Costs paid or otherwise settled(8.2) (0.4) (8.6)
Balance at April 30, 2019$6.5
 $0.5
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The focus for restructuring activities in 20192020 is to optimize and integrate operations in the Paper Packaging and& Services segment related to the Caraustar Acquisition and continue to rationalize operations and close underperforming assets in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services and the Flexible Products & Services segments.
During the three months ended April 30, 2019,2020, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $7.5$4.4 million, as compared to $6.0$7.5 million of restructuring charges recorded during the three months ended April 30, 2018.2019. The restructuring activity for the three months ended April 30, 20192020 consisted of $7.0$2.4 million in employee separation costs and $0.5$2.0 million in other restructuring costs.costs, primarily consisting of professional fees and other fees associated with restructuring activities.
During the six months ended April 30, 2019,2020, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $11.2$7.7 million, as compared to $10.1$11.2 million of restructuring charges recorded during the six months ended April 30, 2018.2019. The restructuring activity for the six months ended April 30, 20192020 consisted of $10.5$5.1 million in employee separation costs and $0.7$2.6 million in other restructuring costs.
The following is a reconciliation of the total amounts expected to be incurred from approvedopen restructuring plans or plans that are being formulated and have not been announced as of the filing date of this Form 10-Q. Remaining amounts expected to be incurred are $24.4were $18.6 million as of April 30, 2019 compared to $12.0 million as of October 31, 2018. The change was due to the costs incurred or otherwise settled, offset by the formulations of new plans during the period.2020:

(in millions)Total Amounts
Expected to
be Incurred
Amounts Incurred During the six months ended April 30, 2020Amounts
Remaining
to be Incurred
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
Employee separation costs$13.7  $2.6  $11.1  
Other restructuring costs3.8  1.2  2.6  
17.5  3.8  13.7  
Flexible Products & Services
Employee separation costs1.4  0.5  0.9  
Other restructuring costs2.3  0.7  1.6  
3.7  1.2  2.5  
Paper Packaging & Services
Employee separation costs2.4  2.0  0.4  
Other restructuring costs2.7  0.7  2.0  
5.1  2.7  2.4  
$26.3  $7.7  $18.6  

(in millions)
Total Amounts
Expected to
be Incurred
 Amounts Incurred During the six months ended April 30, 2019 
Amounts
Remaining
to be Incurred
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services     
Employee separation costs$24.5
 $7.3
 $17.2
Other restructuring costs6.7
 0.7
 6.0
 31.2
 8.0
 23.2
Flexible Products & Services     
Employee separation costs
 
 
Other restructuring costs1.2
 
 1.2
 1.2
 
 1.2
Paper Packaging & Services     
Employee separation costs3.1
 3.1
 
Other restructuring costs
 
 
 3.1
 3.1
 
Land Management     
Employee separation costs0.1
 0.1
 
Other restructuring costs
 
 
 0.1
 0.1
 
 $35.6
 $11.2
 $24.4

NOTE 85 — CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
The Company evaluates whether an entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) whenever reconsideration events occur and performs reassessments of all VIEs quarterly to determine if the primary beneficiary status is appropriate. The Company consolidates VIEs for which it is the primary beneficiary. If the Company is not the primary beneficiary and an ownership interest is held, the VIE is accounted for under the equity or cost methods of accounting, as appropriate. When assessing the determination of the primary beneficiary, the Company considers all relevant facts and circumstances, including: the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and the obligation to absorb the expected losses and/or the right to receive the expected returns of the VIE.
Paper Packaging Joint VentureSignificant Nonstrategic Timberland Transactions
In 2018, Greif, Inc.2005, the Company sold certain timber properties to Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P. (“Plum Creek”) in a series of transactions that included the creation of two separate legal entities that are now consolidated as separate VIEs. One is an indirect subsidiary of Plum Creek (the “Buyer SPE”), and one of itsthe other is STA Timber LLC, an indirect subsidiaries formed a joint venture (referred to herein as the “Paper Packaging JV” or "PPS VIE") with a third party. The Paper Packaging JV has been consolidated into the operationswholly owned subsidiary of the Company since its formation date of April 20, 2018.

The Paper Packaging JV is deemed to be a VIE as the equity investors at risk, as a group, lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The structure of the Paper Packaging JV has governing provisions that, for purposes of GAAP, are the functional equivalent of a limited partnership whereby the Company is the managing member that makes all the decisions related to the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the PPS VIE. In addition, the third party does not have any substantive kick-out rights or substantive participating rights in the Paper Packaging JV. The major factor that led to the conclusion that the Paper Packaging JV is a VIE was that all limited partnerships are considered to be VIEs unless the limited partners have substantive kick-out rights or substantive participating rights.

(“STA Timber”).
As of April 30, 2020, and October 31, 2019, consolidated assets of the Paper Packaging JV’s net assets consistBuyer SPE consisted of cash and cash equivalents$50.9 million of $1.7 million and properties, plants, and equipment, net of $16.0 million comparedrestricted bank financial instruments which are expected to cash and cash equivalents of $2.8 million and properties, plants, and equipment, net of $7.2 millionbe held to maturity, scheduled for November 5, 2020. The balance as of October 31, 2018.April 30, 2020 is presented in 'Assets held by special purpose entities' on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets. For both of
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the three and six monthsmonth ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, Buyer SPE recorded interest income of $0.6 million. For both of the six month periods ended April 30, 2020 and 2018, there2019, Buyer SPE recorded interest income of $1.2 million.
As of April 30, 2020, and October 31, 2019, STA Timber had consolidated liabilities of $43.3 million. The maturity date is no net income (loss)August 5, 2020 and STA Timber has the discretion and intent to extend the maturity date to November 5, 2020. The balance as of April 30, 2020 is presented in 'Liabilities held by special purpose entities' on the PPS JVinterim condensed consolidated balance sheets. For both of the three month ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, STA Timber recorded interest expense of $0.6 million. For both of the six month periods ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, STA Timber recorded interest expense of $1.2 million. The intercompany borrowing arrangement between the two VIEs is eliminated in consolidation. STA Timber is exposed to credit-related losses in the startup phase and has not yet commenced operations.

event of nonperformance by an issuer of a deed of guarantee in the transaction.
Flexible Packaging Joint Venture
In 2010, Greif, Inc. and one of its indirect subsidiaries formed a joint venture (referred to herein as the “Flexible Packaging JV” or “FPS VIE”) with Dabbagh Group Holding Company Limited and one of its subsidiaries, originally National Scientific Company

Limited and now Gulf Refined Packaging for Industrial Packaging Company LTD. The Flexible Packaging JV owns the operations in the Flexible Products & Services segment. The Flexible Packaging JV has been consolidated into the operations of the Company as of its formation date in 2010.
The Flexible Packaging JV is deemed to be a VIE since the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the legal entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. The major factors that led to the conclusion that the Company was the primary beneficiary of this VIE were that (1) the Company has the power to direct the most significant activities due to its ability to direct the operating decisions of the FPS VIE, which power is derived from the significant CEO discretion over the operations of the FPS VIE combined with the Company’s sole and exclusive right to appoint the CEO of the FPS VIE, and (2) the significant variable interest through the Company’s equity interest in the FPS VIE.
All entities contributed to the Flexible Packaging JV were existing businesses acquired by one of the Company's indirect subsidiaries that were reorganized under Greif Flexibles Asset Holding B.V. and Greif Flexibles Trading Holding B.V.
The following table presents the Flexible Packaging JV total net assets:
(in millions)April 30,
2020
October 31,
2019
Cash and cash equivalents$27.5  $16.9  
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $1.0 in 2020 and $0.7 in 201945.0  51.2  
Inventories38.2  46.4  
Properties, plants and equipment, net20.0  22.3  
Other assets26.8  29.3  
Total assets$157.5  $166.1  
Accounts payable$26.4  $28.9  
Other liabilities18.4  23.6  
Total liabilities$44.8  $52.5  
(in millions)April 30,
2019
 October 31,
2018
Cash and cash equivalents$17.0
 $22.2
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $0.6 in 2019 and $0.6 in 201853.5
 53.2
Inventories51.2
 49.0
Properties, plants and equipment, net21.1
 28.8
Other assets29.3
 21.5
Total Assets$172.1
 $174.7
    
Accounts payable$29.1
 $29.0
Other liabilities25.8
 24.8
Total Liabilities$54.9
 $53.8

Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the Flexible Packaging JV for the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 was $5.2$1.9 million and $4.4$5.2 million, respectively; and for the six months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 was $3.1 million and 2018 was $8.5 million, respectively.
Paper Packaging Joint Venture
In 2018, Greif, Inc. and $5.5one of its indirect subsidiaries formed a joint venture (referred to herein as the “Paper Packaging JV” or "PPS VIE") with a third party. The Paper Packaging JV has been consolidated into the operations of the Company since its formation date of April 20, 2018.

The Paper Packaging JV is deemed to be a VIE because the equity investors at risk, as a group, lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The structure of the Paper Packaging JV has governing provisions that are the functional equivalent of a limited partnership whereby the Company is the managing member that makes all the decisions related to the
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activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the PPS VIE. In addition, the third party does not have any substantive kick-out rights or substantive participating rights in the Paper Packaging JV. The major factors that led to the conclusion that the Paper Packaging JV is a VIE was that all limited partnerships are considered to be VIE's unless the limited partners have substantive kick-out rights or substantive participating rights.

The following table presents the Paper Packaging JV total net assets:
(in millions)April 30,
2020
Cash and cash equivalents$— 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $0.0 in 20202.7 
Inventories6.5 
Properties, plants and equipment, net34.7 
Other assets0.4 
Total assets$44.3 
Accounts payable$4.5 
Other liabilities1.0 
Total liabilities$5.5 

Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the Paper Packaging JV for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020 was $(0.8) million respectively.and $(1.0) million. There was 0 net income (loss) for the three and six months ended April 30, 2019 as the PPS JV was in the startup phase and had not yet commenced operations.
Non-United States Accounts Receivable VIE
As further described in Note 46 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements,Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. is a party to the European RPA.RFA, as defined in Note 6 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. is deemed to be a VIE since this entity is not able to satisfy its liabilities without the financial support from the Company. While this entity is a separate and distinct legal entity from the Company and no0 ownership interest in this entity is held by the Company, the Company is the primary beneficiary because it has (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. As a result, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. has been consolidated into the operations of the Company.
Significant Nonstrategic Timberland Transactions
In 2005, the Company sold certain timber properties to Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P. (“Plum Creek”) in a series of transactions that included the creation of two separate legal entities that are now consolidated as separate VIEs. One is an indirect subsidiary of Plum Creek (the “Buyer SPE”), and the other is STA Timber LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“STA Timber”).
As of April 30, 2019 and October 31, 2018, consolidated assets of the Buyer SPE consisted of $50.9 million of restricted bank financial instruments which are expected to be held to maturity. For both of the three month periods ended April 30, 2019 and 2018, Buyer SPE recorded interest income of $0.6 million. For both of the six month periods ended April 30, 2019 and 2018, Buyer SPE recorded interest income of $1.2 million.
As of April 30, 2019 and October 31, 2018, STA Timber had consolidated long-term debt of $43.3 million. For both of the three month periods ended April 30, 2019 and 2018, STA Timber recorded interest expense of $0.6 million. For both of the six month

periods ended April 30, 2019 and 2018, STA Timber recorded interest expense of $1.2 million. The intercompany borrowing arrangement between the two VIEs is eliminated in consolidation. STA Timber is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by an issuer of a deed of guarantee in the transaction.
NOTE 96 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
(in millions)April 30, 2020October 31, 2019
2019 Credit Agreement - Term Loans$1,570.3  $1,612.2  
Senior Notes due 2027494.7  494.3  
Senior Notes due 2021216.1  221.7  
Accounts receivable credit facilities336.2  351.6  
2019 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility73.7  76.1  
Other debt0.2  0.4  
2,691.2  2,756.3  
Less: current portion83.8  83.7  
Less: deferred financing costs12.3  13.6  
Long-term debt, net$2,595.1  $2,659.0  
(in millions)April 30, 2019 October 31, 2018
2019 Credit Agreement - Term Loans$1,654.1
 $
2017 Credit Agreement - Term Loan
 277.5
Senior Notes due 2027493.9
 
Senior Notes due 2021222.2
 226.5
Senior Notes due 2019
 249.1
Accounts receivable credit facilities259.3
 150.0
2019 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility320.0
 
2017 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility
 3.8
Other debt0.9
 0.7
 2,950.4
 907.6
Less: current portion83.8
 18.8
Less: deferred financing costs14.8
 4.7
Long-term debt, net$2,851.8
 $884.1

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On February 11, 2019, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated senior secured credit agreement (the “2019 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of financial institutions. The 2019 Credit Agreement amended, restated, and replaced in its entirety the prior $800.0 million senior secured credit agreement (the "2017 Credit Agreement"). The Company's obligations under the 2019 Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of its U.S. subsidiaries and certain of its non-U.S. subsidiaries.
The 2019 Credit Agreement provides for (a) an $800.0 million secured revolving credit facility, consisting of a $600.0 million multicurrency facility and a $200.0 million U.S. dollar facility, maturing on February 11, 2024, (b) a $1,275.0 million secured term loan A-1 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on April 30, 2019 and continuing through maturity on January 31, 2024, and (c) a $400.0 million secured term loan A-2 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on April 30, 2019 and continuing through maturity on January 31, 2026. In addition, the Company has an option to add an aggregate of $700.0 million to the secured revolving credit facility under the 2019 Credit Agreement with the agreement of the lenders.
The Company used borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement, together with the net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes due March 1, 2027 (described below), to fund the purchase price of the Caraustar Acquisition, to redeem its $250.0 million Senior Notes due August 1, 2019 (the "Senior Notes due 2019"), to repay outstanding borrowings under the 2017 Credit Agreement,revolving credit facility is available to fund ongoing working capital and capital expenditure needs, and for general corporate purposes, and to pay related fees and expenses. Interest is based on either a Eurodollar rate or a base rate that resets periodically plus a calculated margin amount. On February 11, 2019, proceeds from borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement were used to pay the obligations outstanding under the 2017 Credit Agreement.finance acquisitions.
The 2019 Credit Agreement contains certain covenants, which include financial covenants that require the Company to maintain a certain leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. The leverage ratio generally requires that, at the end of any fiscal quarter, the Company will not permit the ratio of (a) its total consolidated indebtedness, to (b) its consolidated net income plus depreciation, depletion and amortization, interest expense (including capitalized interest), income taxes, and minus certain extraordinary gains and non-recurring gains (or plus certain extraordinary losses and non-recurring losses) and plus or minus certain other items for the preceding twelve months (as used in this paragraph only, “EBITDA”) to be greater than 4.75 to 11.00 and stepping down annually by 0.25 increments beginning on July 31, 2020 to 4.00 on July 31, 2023. The interest coverage ratio generally requires that, at the end of any fiscal quarter, the Company will not permit the ratio of (a) its consolidated EBITDA, to (b) its consolidated interest expense to the extent paid or payable, to be less than 3.00 to 1,1.00, during the applicable preceding twelve month period.

The terms As of the 2019 Credit Agreement contain restrictive covenants, which limit the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness or issue certain preferred stock, pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions, or make certain investments; create restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments to the Company; create certain liens; transfer or sell certain assets; merge or consolidate; enter into certain transactionsApril 30, 2020, we were in compliance with the Company's affiliates;covenants and designate subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications.
The repayment of this facility is secured by a security interest in the personal property of the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries, including equipment and inventory and certain intangible assets, as well as a pledge of the capital stock of substantially all of the Company's U.S. subsidiaries, and will be secured, in part, by the capital stock of the non-U.S. borrowers. However, in the event that the Company receives and maintains an investment grade rating from either Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, the Company may request the release of such collateral.
The 2019 Credit Agreement provides for events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), which include, among others, nonpayment of principal or interest when due, breach of covenants or other agreements in the 2019 Credit Agreement, defaults in payment of certain other indebtedness and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency.Agreement.
As of April 30, 2019, $1,974.12020, $1,644.0 million was outstanding under the 2019 Credit Agreement. The current portion of such outstanding amount was $83.8 million, and the long-term portion was $1,890.3$1,560.2 million. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement was 4.10%3.31% for the six months ended April 30, 2019.2020. The actual interest rate for borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement was 4.22%2.20% as of April 30, 2019.2020. The deferred financing costs associated with the term loans partloan portion of the 2019 Credit Agreement totaled $12.0$9.7 million as of April 30, 20192020 and are recorded as a direct deduction from the long-term liability.balance sheet line Long-Term Debt. The deferred financing costs associated with the revolver partportion of the 2019 Credit Agreement totaled $8.9$7.0 million as of April 30, 20192020 and are recorded within other long-term assets.
As a result of the refinancing, $0.8 million of unamortized deferred financing costs related to the 2017 Credit Agreement and $5.4 million of newly incurred financing costs related to the 2019 Credit Agreement were expensed as "Debt extinguishment charges" in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.Other Long-Term Assets.
Senior Notes due 2027
On February 11, 2019, the Company issued $500.0 million of 6.50% Senior Notes due March 1, 2027 (the "Senior Notes due 2027"). Interest on the Senior Notes due 2027 is payable semi-annually commencing on September 1, 2019. The Company's obligations under the Senior Notes due 2027 are guaranteed by its U.S. subsidiaries that guarantee the 2019 Credit Agreement, as described above. The Company used the net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes due 2027, together with borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement, to fund the purchase price of the Caraustar Acquisition, to redeem all of the Senior Notes due 2019, to repay outstanding borrowings under the 2017 Credit Agreement, and to pay related fees and expenses.Agreement. The deferred financing cost associated with the Senior Notes due 2027 totaled $2.8$2.5 million as of April 30, 20192020 and are recorded as a direct deduction from the long-term liability.balance sheet line Long-Term Debt.
Senior Notes due 2021
On July 15, 2011, Greif, Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Greif Nevada Holdings, Inc., S.C.S. issued €200.0 million of 7.375% Senior Notes due July 15, 2021 (the "Senior Notes due 2021"). The Senior Notes due 2021 are guaranteed on a senior basis by Greif, Inc. Interest on the Senior Notes due 2021 is payable semi-annually.
Senior Notes due 2019
On April 1, 2019, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding Senior Notes due 2019, which were issued by the Company on July 28, 2009 for $250.0 million. The total redemption price for the Senior Notes due 2019 was $253.9 million, which was equal to the aggregate principal amount outstanding of $250.0 million plus a premium of $3.9 million. The premium was recognized as a debt extinguishment cost. The payment of the redemption price was funded by borrowings under the Company’s 2019 Credit Agreement.
As a result of redeeming the Senior Notes due 2019, $0.7 million of unamortized deferred financing costs were expensed as "Debt extinguishment charges" in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.
United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility
On September 26, 2018,24, 2019, the Company amended and restated itsthe existing subsidiary receivablesreceivable financing facility in the United States to establish a $150.0 million United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility (the "U.S. Receivables Facility") maturing on September 24, 2020. Greif Receivables Funding LLC, Greif Packaging LLC, for itself and as servicer, and certain other U.S. subsidiaries of the Company entered into a Third Amended and Restated Transfer and Administration Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2019 (the "Third Amended TAA"), with Bank of America, N.A., as the agent, managing agent, administrator and committed investor, and various investor groups, managing agents, and administrators, from time to time parties thereto. The Third Amended TAA provides a financial

institution. The$275.0 million U.S. Receivables Facility matures on September 26, 2019.that is secured by certain U.S. accounts receivable. The $150.0$246.5 million outstanding balance under the U.S. Receivables Facility as of April 30, 20192020 is reported in long-term debt in'Long-term debt' on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets because the Company intends to refinance this obligation on a long-term basis and has the obligationintent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing.
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The financing costs associated with the U.S. Receivables Facility are $0.3 million as of April 30, 2020, and are recorded as a direct deduction from 'Long-term debt' on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets.
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility
On April 17, 2020, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. and Greif Coordination Center BVBA, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc., amended and restated the Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Financing Agreement (the "European RFA") with affiliates of a major international bank. The amended and restated European RFA will mature April 17, 2021. The European RFA provides an accounts receivable financing facility of up to €100.0 million ($108.2 million as of April 30, 2020) secured by certain European accounts receivable. The $89.7 million outstanding on the European RFA as of April 30, 2020 is reported as 'Long-term debt' on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets because the Company intends to refinance these obligations on a long-term basis and has the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the respective agreement or entering into a new financing arrangement.arrangements.
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities
See Note 4 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures.
NOTE 107 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents the fair value for those assets and (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis as of April 30, 20192020 and October 31, 2018:2019:
 April 30, 2020 
 Fair Value Measurement 
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalBalance Sheet Location
Interest rate derivatives—  (51.0) —  (51.0) Other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities
Foreign exchange hedges—  3.0  —  3.0  Other current assets
Foreign exchange hedges—  (1.2) —  (1.2) Other current liabilities
Insurance annuity—  —  19.5  19.5  Other long-term assets
Cross currency swap—  15.0  —  15.0  Other current assets and other long-term assets
Total$—  $(34.2) $19.5  $(14.7) 
 April 30, 2019  
 Fair Value Measurement  
(in millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Balance Sheet Location
Interest rate derivatives$
 $7.9
 $
 $7.9
 Other current assets and other long-term assets
Interest rate derivatives
 (8.0) 
 (8.0) Other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities
Foreign exchange hedges
 2.4
 
 2.4
 Other current assets
Foreign exchange hedges
 (0.6) 
 (0.6) Other current liabilities
Insurance annuity
 
 20.0
 20.0
 Other long-term assets
Cross currency swap
 8.1
 
 8.1
 Other current assets and other long-term assets
Total$
 $9.8
 $20.0
 $29.8
  

 October 31, 2019 
 Fair Value Measurement 
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalBalance Sheet Location
Interest rate derivatives$—  $1.3  $—  $1.3  Other long-term assets and other current assets
Interest rate derivatives—  (25.0) —  (25.0) Other long-term liabilities and other current liabilities
Foreign exchange hedges—  0.9  —  0.9  Other current assets
Foreign exchange hedges—  (0.2) —  (0.2) Other current liabilities
Insurance annuity—  —  20.0  20.0  Other long-term assets
Cross currency swap—  10.6  —  10.6  Other current assets and other long-term assets
Total$—  $(12.4) $20.0  $7.6  
 October 31, 2018  
 Fair Value Measurement  
(in millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Balance Sheet Location
Interest rate derivatives$
 $16.5
 $
 $16.5
 Other current assets and other long-term assets
Foreign exchange hedges
 2.6
 
 2.6
 Other current assets
Foreign exchange hedges
 (0.7) 
 (0.7) Other current liabilities
Insurance annuity
 
 20.4
 20.4
 Other long-term assets
Cross currency swap
 5.2
 
 5.2
 Other current assets and other long-term assets
Total$
 $23.6
 $20.4
 $44.0
  

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, current liabilities and short-term borrowings as of April 30, 20192020 and October 31, 20182019 approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these items and are not included in this table.
Interest Rate Derivatives
The Company has various borrowing facilities which charge interest based on the one month U.S. dollar LIBOR rate plus a spread.
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In 2020, the Company entered into 4 forward starting interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $200.0 million effective July 15, 2021. The Company receives variable rate interest payments based upon one month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.90% plus a spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest spread. As of April 30,rate swap from a variable rate to a fixed rate.
In 2019, the Company entered into six6 interest rate swaps relating to the debt incurred during the quarter. These six interest rate swaps havewith a total notional amount of $1,300.0 million that amortize to $200.0 million over a five year term. The outstanding notional amount as of April 30, 2020 is $1,000.0 million. The Company will begin to receivereceives variable rate interest payments based upon one month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.49% plus a spread.

This effectively converted the borrowing rate on an amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swap from a variable rate to a fixed rate.
In 2017, the Company entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $300.0 million. As of February 1, 2017, theThe Company began to receivereceives variable rate interest payments based upon one month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company wasis obligated to pay interest at a fixed rate of 1.19% plus an interesta spread. This effectively converted the borrowing rate on $300.0 millionan amount of debt equal to the outstanding notional amount of the interest rate swap from a variable rate to a fixed rate.
These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the gain or loss on these derivative instruments are reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transactions and in the same period during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. See Note 15 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures of the gain or loss included within other comprehensive income.information. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of these interest rate derivatives are considered level 2 inputs, which are based upon observable market rates, including LIBOR and interest paid based upon a designated fixed rate over the life of the swap agreements.
GainsGain (loss) reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $0.9$(3.2) million and $1.8$0.9 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020, and 2019, respectively. GainsGain (loss) reclassified to earnings under these contracts were $0.4$(4.7) million and $0.5$0.4 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2018,2020, and 2019, respectively. A derivative gainloss of $2.1$20.1 million, based upon interest rates at April 30, 2019,2020, is expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings in the next twelve months.
Foreign Exchange Hedges
The Company conducts business in various international currencies and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. The Company’s objective is to reduce volatility associated with foreign exchange rate changes. Accordingly, the Company enters into various contracts that change in value as foreign exchange rates change to protect the value of certain existing foreign currency assets and liabilities, commitments and anticipated foreign currency cash flows. As of April 30, 2020, and October 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts in the notional amount of $139.3$193.5 million ($194.4and $275.0 million, as of October 31, 2018).respectively. Adjustments to fair value are recognized in earnings, offsetting the impact of the hedged profits. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of foreign exchange hedges are considered level 2 inputs, which are based on observable market pricing for similar instruments, principally foreign exchange futures contracts.
Realized losses recorded in other expense, net under fair value contracts were $0.2$1.4 million and $1.6$0.2 million for the three months ended April 30, 2019,2020, and 2018,2019, respectively. Realized gains (losses) recorded in other expense, net under fair value contracts were $0.6$(2.2) million and $(2.1)$0.6 million for the six months ended April 30, 20192020, and 2018,2019, respectively. The Company recognized in other expense, net an unrealized net gain (loss) of $(1.2)$1.1 million and $2.0$(1.2) million during the three months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The Company recognized in other expense, net an unrealized net gain (loss) of $1.8 million and $(1.1)$1.8 million during the six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
Cross Currency Swap
The Company has operations and investments in various international locations and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. On March 6, 2018, the Company entered into a cross currency interest rate swap agreement that synthetically swaps $100.0 million of fixed rate debt to Euro denominated fixed rate debt at a rate of 2.35%. The agreement is designated as a net investment hedge for accounting purposes and will mature on March 6, 2023. Accordingly, the gain or loss on this derivative instrument is included in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income until the net investment is sold, diluted or liquidated. Interest payments received for the cross currency swap are excluded from the net investment hedge effectiveness assessment and are recorded in interest expense, net on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, gains recorded in interest expense, net under the cross currency swap agreement were $0.6 million and $1.2$0.6 million. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2018,2020 and 2019, gains recorded in interest expense, net under the cross currency swap agreement were $0.4$1.2 million and $1.2 million. See Note 15 to
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the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosure of the gain or loss included within other comprehensive income.information. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of the cross currency swap are considered level 2 inputs, which are based upon the Euro to United States Dollar exchange rate market.
Other Financial Instruments
The fair values of the Company’s 2019 Credit Agreement, 2017U.S. Receivables Facility and European RFA (collectively, "Accounts Receivable Credit Agreement, and the Receivables FacilityFacilities") do not materially differ from carrying value as the Company’s cost of borrowing is variable and approximates current borrowing rates. The fair values of the Company’s long-term obligations are estimated based on either the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or the current interest rates offered for the debt of the same remaining maturities, which are considered level 2 inputs in accordance with ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures."

The following table presents the estimated fair values of the Company’s Senior Notes and assetsAssets held by special purpose entities:
(in millions)April 30,
2020
October 31,
2019
Senior Notes due 2021 estimated fair value$229.5  $248.1  
Senior Notes due 2027 estimated fair value504.4  537.9  
Assets held by special purpose entities estimated fair value51.7  51.9  
(in millions)April 30,
2019
 October 31,
2018
Senior Notes due 2019 estimated fair value$
 $257.4
Senior Notes due 2021 estimated fair value$254.8
 $263.4
Senior Notes due 2027 estimated fair value517.1
 
Assets held by special purpose entities estimated fair value51.8
 51.6

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company recognized asset impairment charges of $1.4 million and $2.1 million during the six months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, and $3.3 million for the six months ended April 30, 2018.respectively.
The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of the impairment of long-lived assets held and used and net assets held for sale for the six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
Quantitative Information about Level 3
Fair Value Measurements
(in millions)Fair Value of
Impairment
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Input
Range of
Input
Values
April 30, 2020
Impairment of Long Lived Assets$1.4 Discounted Cash FlowsDiscounted Cash FlowsN/A
Total$1.4 
April 30, 2019
Impairment of Net Assets Held for Sale$2.1 Indicative BidsIndicative BidsN/A
Total$2.1 
 
Quantitative Information about Level 3
Fair Value Measurements
(in millions)
Fair Value of
Impairment
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Unobservable
Input
 
Range of
Input
Values
April 30, 2019       
Impairment of Net Assets Held for Sale$2.1
 Indicative Bids Indicative Bids N/A
Total$2.1
      
        
April 30, 2018       
Impairment of Net Assets Held for Sale

$0.4
 Discounted Cash Flows Discounted Cash Flows N/A
Impairment of Long Lived Assets$2.9
 Discounted Cash Flows Discounted Cash Flows N/A
Total$3.3
      

Long-Lived Assets
As a result ofnecessary, based on triggering events, the Company measuringmeasures long-lived assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis, thebasis. The Company recorded no$1.4 million impairment charges related to properties, plants and equipment, or intangibles, net and 0 impairment charges during the six months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, and $1.9 million related to properties, plants and equipment, net and $1.4 million related to intangible assets, net during the six months ended April 30, 2018.respectively.
The assumptions used in measuring fair value of long-lived assets are considered level 3 inputs, which include bids received from third parties, recent purchase offers, market comparable information and discounted cash flows based on assumptions that market participants would use.


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During the six month periodmonths ended April 30, 2020, the company recorded 0 impairment charges related to assets and liabilities held for sale. During the six months ended April 30, 2019, one1 asset group was reclassified to assets and liabilities held for sale, resulting in arecognized asset impairment charges of $2.1 million impairment to net realizable value.million.
The assumptions used in measuring fair value of assets and liabilities held for sale are considered level 3 inputs, which include recent purchase offers, market comparables and/or data obtained from commercial real estate brokers.
NOTE 118 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation,” which requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model.
During the second quarter of 2020, the Company's stockholders approved the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2020 LTIP") replacing the Company's Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan ("Long-Term Incentive Plan") for all periods commencing November 1, 2019 and thereafter. The 2020 LTIP provides key employees incentive compensation based upon consecutive and overlapping three-year performance periods that commence at the start of each fiscal year. Participants may be granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") or performance stock units ("PSUs") or a combination thereof.
Restricted Stock Units
The Company grants RSUs based on a three-year vesting period on the basis of service only. The RSUs are an equity-classified plan measured at fair value on the grant date recognized ratably over the service period. Dividend-equivalent rights may be granted in connection with an RSU award and are recognized in conjunction with the Company's dividend issuance and settled upon vesting of the award.
The Company granted 147,325 RSUs on February 25, 2020, for the service period commencing on November 1, 2019 and ending October 31, 2022. The weighted average fair value of the RSUs granted on that date was $37.42.
Performance Stock Units
The Company grants PSUs for a three-year performance period based upon service, performance criteria and market conditions. The performance criteria are based on targeted levels of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization and total shareholder return as determined by the Special Subcommittee of the Company's Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Special Subcommittee"). The PSUs are a liability-classified plan wherein the fair value of the PSUs awarded is determined at each reporting period using a Monte Carlo simulation. A Monte Carlo simulation uses assumptions including the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility of the Company’s stock price and expected life of the awards to determine a fair value of the market condition throughout the vesting period.
The Company accrued for the targeted performance awards, an expected total of 258,519 PSUs, on February 25, 2020, for the performance period commencing on November 1, 2019 and ending October 31, 2022. For the three months ended April 30, 2020, the Company recognized SG&A expense of $0.8 million related to the PSU's.
NOTE 9 — INCOME TAXES
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Reform Act”) includes several provisions which are first effective for the Company in 2019, including a new limitation on deductible interest expense, current taxation of global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) earned by certain foreign subsidiaries, and a tax benefit for foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”). As of April 30, 2019,

significant guidance with respect to the Tax Reform Act remains proposed or outstanding. Several components of the current year tax expense remain estimates and are primarily based upon the proposed regulations and other guidance released by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S.Treasury. The most significant estimates relate to GILTI and FDII, and these estimates are included as period costs in the estimated annual effective tax rate.
The Company completed the Caraustar Acquisition on February 11, 2019. The Company2019 and has recorded a preliminary net deferred tax liability of $185.7$133.7 million, which wasis primarily related to intangible assets that cannot be amortized for tax purposes. See Note 32 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures.information.
Income tax expense for the quarter and year to date was computed in accordance with ASC 740-270 "Income Taxes - Interim Reporting." Under this method, losses from jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance has been provided have not been included in the amount to which the ASC 740-270 rate was applied. Income tax expense of the Company fluctuates primarily due to changes in losses and income from jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance has been provided, the timing of recognition of the related tax expense under ASC 740-270, and the impact of discrete items in the respective quarter.
For the six months ended April 30, 2019,2020, income tax expense was $31.5$37.9 million compared to $5.5$31.5 million for the six months ended April 30, 2018.2019. The increase toin income tax expense for the six months ended April 30, 20192020 was primarily attributable to changes in the favorable impactsexpected mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions, discrete items, and non-deductible goodwill for tax purposes related to the sale of the Tax ReformCPG business within the Paper Packaging & Services segment.
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act recorded(the "FFCR Act"), and on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"), were each enacted into law in response to the second quarterCOVID-19
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pandemic. The FFCR Act and the CARES Act contain numerous income tax provisions, such as reducing limitations on the deductibility of interest, the use of net operating losses arising in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, and additional depreciation deductions related to qualified improvement property. The Company performed an analysis of these provisions and believes that the FFCR Act and CARES Act will not have a material impact on the Company’s income taxes for the current year.
NOTE 1210 — POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
During the six months ended April 30, 2020, 2 United States defined benefit plans were combined and lump sum payments totaling $44.3 million were made to United States defined benefit plan participants who agreed to such payments, representing the current fair value of the participant’s respective pension benefit. The payments were made from plan assets resulting in a decrease in the fair value of both the plan assets and the projected benefit obligation of $44.3 million and non-cash pension settlement income of $0.1 million of unrecognized net actuarial gain included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
As a result of the two events described above, 2 United States defined benefit plans were remeasured as of December 31, 2019, resulting in a $19.0 million decline in aggregate projected benefit obligations and a $9.3 million aggregate decline in the fair value of plan assets. These reductions were due to an increase in discount rates to 3.38%, from the Company's year-end disclosures.
The components of net periodic pension cost include the following:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2020201920202019
Service cost$2.8  $3.8  $6.0  $6.3  
Interest cost5.6  8.7  12.2  13.9  
Expected return on plan assets(7.9) (6.2) (18.2) (12.4) 
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)2.9  (3.0) 6.4  (1.2) 
Net periodic pension cost$3.4  $3.3  $6.4  $6.6  
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018 2019 2018
Service cost$3.8
 $3.3
 $6.3
 $6.6
Interest cost8.7
 4.6
 13.9
 9.2
Expected return on plan assets(6.2) (6.1) (12.4) (12.2)
Amortization of prior service (benefit) cost(3.0) 3.6
 (1.2) 7.2
Net periodic pension cost$3.3
 $5.4
 $6.6
 $10.8

Contributions, including benefits paid directly by the Company, to the pension plans were $11.8$18.0 million and $13.5$11.8 million, in the six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
The components of net periodic cost for post-retirement benefitsbenefit include the following:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2020201920202019
Interest cost$0.1  $0.1  $0.2  $0.2  
Amortization of prior service benefit(0.2) (0.4) (0.3) (0.8) 
Net periodic post-retirement benefit$(0.1) $(0.3) $(0.1) $(0.6) 
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018 2019 2018
Interest cost$0.1
 $0.1
 $0.2
 $0.2
Amortization of prior service benefit(0.4) (0.4) (0.8) (0.8)
Net periodic post-retirement benefit$(0.3) $(0.3) $(0.6) $(0.6)

The components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic post-retirement benefit, other than the service cost components, are included in the line item "Other expense (income), net" in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.
NOTE 1311 — CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVES
Litigation-related Liabilities
The Company may become involved from time-to-time in litigation and regulatory matters incidental to its business, including governmental investigations, enforcement actions, personal injury claims, product liability, employment health and safety matters, commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, disputes regarding environmental clean-up costs, litigation in connection with acquisitions and divestitures, and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of its business. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in such litigation. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on its interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

The Company may accrue for contingencies related to litigation and regulatory matters if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable
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resolutions can occur, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. The Company regularly reviews contingencies to determine whether its accruals are adequate. The amount of ultimate loss may differ from these estimates.
The Company is currently involved in legal proceedings outside of the United States related to various wrongful termination lawsuits filed by former employees and benefit claims filed by some existing employees of the Company's Flexible Products & Services segment. The lawsuits include claims for severance for employment periods prior to the Company’s ownership in the business. As of April 30, 20192020, and October 31, 2018,2019, the estimated liability recorded related to these matters were $1.7$0.6 million and $2.0$0.6 million, respectively. The estimated liability has been determined based on the number of active cases and the settlements and rulings on previous cases. It is reasonably possible the estimated liability could increase if additional cases are filed or adverse rulings are made.
Since 2017, three3 reconditioning facilities in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area that are owned by Container Life Cycle Management LLC ("CLCM"), the Company’s U.S. reconditioning joint venture company, have been subject to investigations conducted by federal, state and local governmental agencies concerning, among other matters, potential violations of environmental laws and regulations. As a result of these investigations, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. EPA”) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (“WDNR”) have issued notices of violations to the Company and CLCM regarding violations of certain federal and state environmental laws and regulations. The remedies being sought in these proceedings include compliance with the applicable environmental laws and regulations as being interpreted by the U.S. EPA and WDNR and monetary sanctions. The Company has cooperated with the governmental agencies in these investigations and proceedings. As of June 7, 2019,4, 2020, no material citations have been issued or material fines assessed with respect to any violation of environmental laws and regulations. Since these proceedings are in their investigative stage, the Company is unable to predict the outcome of these proceedings or estimate a range of reasonable possible monetary sanctions or costs associated with any remedial actions that may be required or requested by the U.S. EPA or WDNR.
In addition, on November 8, 2017, the Company, CLCM and other parties were named as defendants in a punitive class action lawsuit filed in Wisconsin state court concerning one of CLCM’s Milwaukee reconditioning facilities. The plaintiffs are alleging that odors from this facility have invaded their property and are interfering with the use and enjoyment of their property and causing damage to the value of their property. Plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and punitive damages, along with their legal fees. The Company and CLCM are vigorously defending themselves in this lawsuit. The Company is unable to predict the outcome of this lawsuit or estimate a range of reasonably possible losses.
Environmental Reserves
As a result of the Caraustar Acquisition, the Company acquired The Newark Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Caraustar (“Newark”), and became subject to Newark’s Lower Passaic River environmental and litigation liability. By letters dated February 14, 2006 and June 2, 2006, the United States Environment Protection Agency (“EPA”) notified Newark of its potential liability under Section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”) relating to the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, which includes a 17-mile stretch of the Lower Passaic River that EPA has denominated the Lower Passaic River Study Area (“LPRSA”). Newark is one of at least 70 potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”) identified in this case. The EPA alleges that hazardous substances were released from Newark’s now-closed Newark, New Jersey recycled paperboard mill into the Lower Passaic River. The EPA informed the CompanyNewark that it may be potentially liable for response costs that the government may incur relating to the study of the LPRSA and for unspecified natural resource damages.
In April 2014, EPA issued a Focused Feasibility Study that proposed alternatives for the remediation of the lower 8 miles of the Lower Passaic River. On March 3, 2016, EPA issued its Record of Decision for the lower 8 miles of the Lower Passaic River, which presented a bank-to-bank dredging remedy selected by the agency for the lower 8 miles and which EPA estimates will cost approximately $1.38 billion$1,380.0 million to implement. Newark is participating in an allocation process to determine its allocable share.
On June 30, 2018, Occidental Chemical Corporation (“OCC”) filed litigation in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey styled Occidental Chemical Corp. v. 21st Century Fox America, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 2:18-CV-11273 (D.N.J.), that names Newark and approximately 119 other parties as defendants. OCC’s Complaint alleges claims under CERCLA against all defendants for cost recovery, contribution, and declaratory judgment for costs OCC allegedly has incurred and will incur at the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site. The litigation is in its early stages, and we intendthe Company intends to vigorously defend ourselvesitself in this litigation.
We have not yet completed our assessmentAs of these matters as part of our purchase price allocation, but expect to do so duringApril 30, 2020, the third fiscal quarter.Company has accrued $11.2 million for the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site. It is possible that, once we finalize our purchase price allocation, we could record a material environmental reserve related to the acquisition. Further, it is possible that there could be resolution of uncertainties in the future that would require the Company to record charges whichthat could be material to future earnings.

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As of April 30, 20192020, and October 31, 2018,2019, the Company's environmental reserves were $7.0$18.6 million and $6.8$18.7 million, respectively, and were recorded on an undiscounted basis.respectively. These reserves are principally based on environmental studies and cost estimates provided by third parties, but also take into account management estimates. The estimated liabilities are reduced to reflect the anticipated participation of other potentially responsible parties in those instances where it is probable that such parties are legally responsible and financially capable of paying their respective shares of relevant costs. For sites that involve formal actions subject to joint and several liabilities, these actions have formal agreements in place to apportion the liability. As of April 30, 2019 and October 31, 2018,
Aside from the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, other environmental reserves of the Company as of April 30, 2020 and October 31, 2019 included $3.6$3.2 million and $3.7$3.3 million, respectively, for various European drum facilities acquired from Blagden and Van Leer; $0.1 million and $0.2$0.1 million, respectively, for its various container life cycle management and recycling facilities acquired in 2011 and 2010; $0.5$0.1 million and $0.9$0.3 million, respectively, for remediation of sites no longer owned by the Company; $1.9$2.0 million and $1.0$2.0 million, respectively, for landfill closure obligations in the Company's Paper Packaging & Services segment; and $0.9$0.4 million and $1.0$0.0 million, respectively, for various other accruals in the Company's Paper Packaging & Services segment; and $1.6 million and $1.8 million, respectively, for various other facilities around the world.
The Company’s exposure to adverse developments with respect to any individual site is not expected to be material. Although environmental remediation could have a material effect on results of operations if a series of adverse developments occur in a particular quarter or year, the Company believes that the chance of a series of adverse developments occurring in the same quarter or year is remote. Future information and developments will require the Company to continually reassess the expected impact of these environmental matters.
NOTE 1412 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company has two classes of common stock and, as such, applies the “two-class method” of computing earnings per share (“EPS”) as prescribed in ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” In accordance with this guidance, earnings are allocated in the same fashion as dividends would be distributed. Under the Company’s articles of incorporation, any distribution of dividends in any year must be made in proportion of one cent a share for Class A Common Stock to one and one-half cents a share for Class B Common Stock, which results in a 40% to 60% split to Class A and B shareholders, respectively. In accordance with this, earnings are allocated first to Class A and Class B Common Stock to the extent that dividends are actually paid and the remainder is allocated assuming all of the earnings for the period have been distributed in the form of dividends.
The Company calculates EPS as follows:
Basic Class A EPS=40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding*Undistributed Net Income+Class A Dividends Per Share
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares OutstandingAverage Class A Shares Outstanding
Diluted Class A EPS=40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding*Undistributed Net Income+Class A Dividends Per Share
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares OutstandingAverage Diluted Class A Shares Outstanding
Basic Class B EPS=60% * Average Class B Shares Outstanding*Undistributed Net Income+Class B Dividends Per Share
40% * Average Class A Shares Outstanding + 60% * Average Class B Shares OutstandingAverage Class B Shares Outstanding
*Diluted Class B EPS calculation is identical to Basic Class B calculation

   *Diluted Class B EPS calculation is identical to Basic Class B calculation
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The following table provides EPS information for each period, respectively:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2020201920202019
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.$11.4  $13.6  $43.7  $43.3  
Cash dividends(26.1) (26.1) (52.0) (51.8) 
Undistributed net income attributable to Greif, Inc.$(14.7) $(12.5) $(8.3) $(8.5) 
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018 2019 2018
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS       
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.$13.6
 $45.1
 $43.3
 $101.6
Cash dividends(26.1) (24.8) (51.8) (49.3)
Undistributed net income (loss) attributable to Greif, Inc.$(12.5) $20.3
 $(8.5) $52.3

The Class A Common Stock has no voting rights unless four quarterly cumulative dividends upon the Class A Common Stock are in arrears.The Class B Common Stock has full voting rights. There is no cumulative voting for the election of directors.
Common Stock Repurchases
The Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock or any combination of the foregoing. As of April 30, 2020, and 2019 the remaining amount of shares that may be repurchased under this authorization was 4,703,487.4,703,487 and 4,703,487, respectively. There have been nowere 0 shares repurchased under this program from November 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.2020.
The following table summarizes the Company’s Class A and Class B common and treasury shares as of the specified dates:
Authorized
Shares
Issued
Shares
Outstanding
Shares
Treasury
Shares
April 30, 2020
Class A Common Stock128,000,000  42,281,920  26,441,986  15,839,934  
Class B Common Stock69,120,000  34,560,000  22,007,725  12,552,275  
October 31, 2019
Class A Common Stock128,000,000  42,281,920  26,257,943  16,023,977  
Class B Common Stock69,120,000  34,560,000  22,007,725  12,552,275  
 
Authorized
Shares
 
Issued
Shares
 
Outstanding
Shares
 
Treasury
Shares
April 30, 2019       
Class A Common Stock128,000,000
 42,281,920
 26,257,943
 16,023,977
Class B Common Stock69,120,000
 34,560,000
 22,007,725
 12,552,275
        
October 31, 2018       
Class A Common Stock128,000,000
 42,281,920
 25,941,279
 16,340,641
Class B Common Stock69,120,000
 34,560,000
 22,007,725
 12,552,275

The following is a reconciliation of the shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share:
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
 2020201920202019
Class A Common Stock:
Basic shares26,386,439  26,250,460  26,323,691  26,120,946  
Assumed conversion of restricted shares—  4,652  —  1,134  
Diluted shares26,386,439  26,255,112  26,323,691  26,122,080  
Class B Common Stock:
Basic and diluted shares22,007,725  22,007,725  22,007,725  22,007,725  

NOTE 13 — LEASES
The Company leases certain buildings, warehouses, land, transportation equipment, operating equipment, and office equipment with remaining lease terms from less than one year up to 22 years. The Company reviews all options to extend, terminate, or purchase a right of use asset at the time of lease inception and accounts for options deemed reasonably certain.
The Company combines lease and non-lease components for all leases except real estate, for which these components are presented separately. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not capitalized and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The implicit rate is not readily determinable for substantially all of the Company's leases,
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 Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Class A Common Stock:       
Basic shares26,250,460
 25,934,680
 26,120,946
 25,890,495
Assumed conversion of restricted shares4,652
 
 1,134
 
Diluted shares26,255,112
 25,934,680
 26,122,080
 25,890,495
Class B Common Stock:       
Basic and diluted shares22,007,725
 22,007,725
 22,007,725
 22,007,725
therefore the initial present value of lease payments is calculated utilizing an estimated incremental borrowing rate determined at the portfolio level based on market and Company specific information.

Certain of the Company’s leases include variable costs. As the right of use asset recorded on the balance sheet was determined based upon factors considered at the commencement date, changes in these variable expenses are not capitalized and are expensed as incurred throughout the lease term.
As of April 30, 2020, the Company has not entered into any significant leases which have not yet commenced.
The following table presents the balance sheet classification of the Company’s lease assets and liabilities as of April 30, 2020:
(in millions)Balance Sheet ClassificationApril 30, 2020
Lease Assets
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets$321.0 
Finance lease assetsOther long-term assets5.0 
Total lease assets$326.0 
Lease Liabilities
Current operating lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of operating lease liabilities$53.1 
Current finance lease liabilitiesOther current liabilities1.7 
Total current lease liabilities54.8 
Non-current operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities270.6 
Non-current finance lease liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities3.3 
Total non-current lease liabilities273.9 
Total lease liabilities$328.7 

The following table presents the lease expense components for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020:
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202020
Operating lease cost$15.6  $32.8  
Finance lease cost0.5  0.7  
Variable lease cost*
7.6  13.8  
Total lease cost$23.7  $47.3  
* Amount includes short-term lease costs. The Company continues to account for short-lease leases, which are immaterial for individual reporting.
Future maturity for the Company's lease liabilities, during the next five years, and in the aggregate for the years thereafter, are as follows:
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(in millions)Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal expected payments
2020$64.7  $1.4  $66.1  
202158.9  1.4  60.3  
202251.3  1.1  52.4  
202344.0  0.8  44.8  
202436.5  0.5  37.0  
Thereafter174.2  0.3  174.5  
Total lease payments$429.6  $5.5  $435.1  
Less: Interest(105.9) (0.5) (106.4) 
Lease liabilities$323.7  $5.0  $328.7  

The following table presents the weighted-average lease term and discount rate as of April 30, 2020:
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
Operating leases11.4
Finance leases4.0
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases3.81 %
Finance leases3.46 %

The following table presents other required lease related information for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020:
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows used for operating leases$18.2  $35.3  
Financing cash flows used for finance leases0.3  0.7  
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities34.4  63.1  
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities0.3  0.3  

In compliance with ASC 842, the Company must provide the prior year disclosures required under the previous lease guidance for comparative periods presented herein.

The table below contains information related to the Company’s rent expense as disclosed within the 10-K for the period ended October 31, 2019:
Year Ended October 31,
(in millions)201920182017
Rent Expense$86.2  $47.1  $41.0  

The following table provides the Company’s minimum rent commitments under operating leases in the next five years and the remaining years thereafter as disclosed within the 10-K for the period ended October 31, 2019:
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(in millions)Operating
Leases
Capital Leases
Year(s):
2020$64.8  $1.8  
202157.0  1.6  
202248.7  1.3  
202340.1  1.0  
202431.6  0.6  
Thereafter117.5  0.3  
Total$359.7  $6.6  

Minimum rent commitments under capital leases in 2020 and thereafter are attributable to addition of capital leases through the Caraustar Acquisition.
NOTE 14 — EQUITY EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES, NET OF TAX AND NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Centurion Container LLC
The Company acquired a minority interest in Centurion Container LLC ("Centurion"), a U.S.-based company involved in IBC rebottling, reconditioning and distribution, on March 31, 2020 for $3.6 million. The investment in Centurion is accounted for under the equity method because the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence through its board participation. At any time prior to October 31, 2022, the Company has the option to acquire an 80% ownership interest in Centurion at a formulaic price, as set forth in the operating agreement. Provided such interest is acquired, the Company then has the option to acquire 100% ownership of Centurion beginning on March 31, 2025 at a formulaic price set forth in the operating agreement.
NOTE 15 — EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following table summarizes the changes in equity for the three and six month periodsmonths ended April 30, 20192020 (Dollars in millions, shares in thousands):
Three Months Ended April 30, 2020
 Capital StockTreasury StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
Non
controlling
interests
Total
Equity
 Common
Shares
AmountTreasury
Shares
Amount
As of January 31, 202048,269  $162.7  28,573  $(134.7) $1,548.7  $(412.9) $1,163.8  $58.9  $1,222.7  
Net income11.4  11.4  4.4  15.8  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation(48.7) (48.7) (3.6) (52.3) 
Derivative financial instruments, net of immaterial income tax expense(23.1) (23.1) (23.1) 
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax expense1.3  1.3  1.3  
Comprehensive loss.(59.1) (58.3) 
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest(2.2) (2.2) (2.2) 
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.44 and $0.66 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)(26.1) (26.1) (26.1) 
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other—  (7.7) (7.7) 
Long-term incentive shares issued153  5.0  (153) 0.3  5.3  5.3  
Share based compensation—  0.5  —  —  0.5  0.5  
Restricted stock, directors28  1.0  (28) —  1.0  1.0  
As of April 30, 202048,450  $169.2  28,392  $(134.4) $1,531.8  $(483.4) $1,083.2  $52.0  $1,135.2  
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 Three-Month Period Ended April 30, 2019
 Capital Stock Treasury Stock 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
 
Non
controlling
interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Common
Shares
 Amount 
Treasury
Shares
 Amount 
As of January 31, 201948,241
 $161.5
 28,601
 $(134.8) $1,471.9
 $(379.4) $1,119.2
 $52.3
 $1,171.5
Net income        13.6
   13.6
 7.5
 21.1
Other comprehensive income (loss):                 
Foreign currency translation          (12.7) (12.7) (2.0) (14.7)
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax benefit of $5.3 million          (10.0) (10.0)   (10.0)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax          0.7
 0.7
   0.7
Comprehensive loss            (8.4)   (2.9)
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest        0.8
   0.8
   0.8
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests            
 (0.5) (0.5)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.44 and $0.66 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)        (26.1)   (26.1)   (26.1)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other            
 (7.5) (7.5)
Restricted stock directors25
 1.1
 (25) 
     1.1
   1.1
As of April 30, 201948,266
 $162.6
 28,576
 $(134.8) $1,460.2
 $(401.4) $1,086.6
 $49.8
 $1,136.4

Six Months Ended April 30, 2020
 Capital StockTreasury StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
Non
controlling
interests
Total
Equity
 Common
Shares
AmountTreasury
Shares
Amount
As of October 31, 201948,266  $162.6  28,576  $(134.8) $1,539.0  $(433.7) $1,133.1  $58.0  $1,191.1  
Net income43.7  43.7  8.2  51.9  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation(49.8) (49.8) (5.6) (55.4) 
Derivative financial instruments, net of immaterial income tax expense(22.9) (22.9) (22.9) 
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of $7.5 million of income tax expense23.0  23.0  23.0  
Comprehensive loss.(6.0) (3.4) 
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest1.1  1.1  1.1  
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests—  (0.1) (0.1) 
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.88 and $1.31 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)(52.0) (52.0) (52.0) 
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other—  (8.5) (8.5) 
Long-term incentive shares issued153  5.0  (153) 0.3  5.3  5.3  
Share based compensation—  0.5  —  —  0.5  0.5  
Restricted stock, executive 0.1  (3) 0.1  0.2  0.2  
Restricted stock, directors28   (28) —  1.0  1.0  
As of April 30, 202048,450  $169.2  28,392  $(134.4) $1,531.8  $(483.4) $1,083.2  $52.0  $1,135.2  
 Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2019
 Capital Stock Treasury Stock 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
 
Non
controlling
interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Common
Shares
 Amount 
Treasury
Shares
 Amount 
As of October 31, 201847,949
 $150.5
 28,893
 $(135.4) $1,469.8
 $(377.1) $1,107.8
 $46.4
 $1,154.2
Net income        43.3
   43.3
 13.6
 56.9
Other comprehensive loss:                 
Foreign currency translation          (8.5) (8.5) (1.0) (9.5)
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax benefit of $3.4 million          (15.7) (15.7)   (15.7)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax          (0.1) (0.1)   (0.1)
Comprehensive income            19.0
   31.6
Adoption of ASU 2016-16        (2.1)   (2.1)   (2.1)
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest        1.0
   1.0
   1.0
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests            
 (1.3) (1.3)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.88 and $1.31 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)        (51.8)   (51.8)   (51.8)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests and other            
 (7.9) (7.9)
Restricted stock directors25
 1.1
 (25)       1.1
   1.1
Long-term incentive shares issued292
 11.0
 (292) 0.6
     11.6
   11.6
As of April 30, 201948,266
 $162.6
 28,576
 $(134.8) $1,460.2
 $(401.4) $1,086.6
 $49.8
 $1,136.4


The following table summarizes the changes in equity for the three and six month periodsmonths ended April 30, 20182019 (Dollars in millions, shares in thousands):
Three Months Ended April 30, 2019
 Capital StockTreasury StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
Non
controlling
interests
Total
Equity
 Common
Shares
AmountTreasury
Shares
Amount
As of January 31, 201948,241  $161.5  28,601  $(134.8) $1,471.9  $(379.4) $1,119.2  $52.3  $1,171.5  
Net income13.6  13.6  7.5  21.1  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation(12.7) (12.7) (2.0) (14.7) 
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax benefit of $5.3 million(10.0) (10.0) (10.0) 
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax0.7  0.7  0.7  
Comprehensive loss(8.4) (2.9) 
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest0.8  0.8  0.8  
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests—  (0.5) (0.5) 
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.44 and $0.66 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)(26.1) (26.1) (26.1) 
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests—  (7.5) (7.5) 
Restricted stock, directors25  1.1  (25) —  1.1  1.1  
As of April 30, 201948,266  $162.6  28,576  $(134.8) $1,460.2  $(401.4) $1,086.6  $49.8  $1,136.4  

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Six Months Ended April 30, 2019
Three-Month Period Ended April 30, 2018 Capital StockTreasury StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
Non
controlling
interests
Total
Equity
Capital Stock Treasury Stock 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
 
Non
controlling
interests
 
Total
Equity
Common
Shares
AmountTreasury
Shares
Amount
Common
Shares
 Amount 
Treasury
Shares
 Amount 
As of January 31, 201847,925
 $149.1
 28,917
 $(135.5) $1,390.5
 $(316.6) $1,087.5
 $39.0
 $1,126.5
As of October 31, 2018As of October 31, 201847,949  $150.5  28,893  $(135.4) $1,469.8  $(377.1) $1,107.8  $46.4  $1,154.2  
Net income        45.1
   45.1
 6.8
 51.9
Net income43.3  43.3  13.6  56.9  
Other comprehensive income (loss):                 Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation          (26.3) (26.3) 
 (26.3)Foreign currency translation(8.5) (8.5) (1.0) (9.5) 
Interest rate derivative, net of income tax benefit of $0.3 million          1.4
 1.4
   1.4
Derivative financial instruments, net of income tax benefit of $3.4 millionDerivative financial instruments, net of income tax benefit of $3.4 million(15.7) (15.7) (15.7) 
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax          2.7
 2.7
   2.7
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax(0.1) (0.1) (0.1) 
Comprehensive income            22.9
   29.7
Comprehensive income19.0  31.6  
Adoption of ASU 2016-16Adoption of ASU 2016-16(2.1) (2.1) (2.1) 
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest        (0.4)   (0.4)   (0.4)Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest1.0  1.0  1.0  
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests            
 (0.8) (0.8)Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests—  (1.3) (1.3) 
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.42 and $0.63 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)        (24.8)   (24.8)   (24.8)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.88 and $1.31 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.88 and $1.31 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)(51.8) (51.8) (51.8) 
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests            
 (2.2) (2.2)Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests—  (7.9) (7.9) 
Restricted stock directors21
 1.0
 (21) 
     1.0
   1.0
Restricted stock, directorsRestricted stock, directors25  1.1  (25) 1.1  1.1  
Long-term incentive shares issued3
 0.2
 (3) 0.1
     0.3
   0.3
Long-term incentive shares issued292  11.0  (292) 0.6  11.6  11.6  
As of April 30, 201847,949
 $150.3
 28,893
 $(135.4) $1,410.4
 $(338.8) $1,086.5
 $42.8
 $1,129.3
As of April 30, 2019As of April 30, 201948,266  $162.6  28,576  $(134.8) $1,460.2  $(401.4) $1,086.6  $49.8  $1,136.4  

 Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2018
 Capital Stock Treasury Stock 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Greif,
Inc.
Equity
 
Non
controlling
interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Common
Shares
 Amount 
Treasury
Shares
 Amount 
As of October 31, 201747,843
 $144.2
 28,999
 $(135.6) $1,360.5
 $(358.2) $1,010.9
 $36.6
 $1,047.5
Net income        101.6
   101.6
 10.4
 112.0
Other comprehensive income (loss):            
   
Foreign currency translation          11.7
 11.7
 0.4
 12.1
Interest rate derivative, net of income tax expense of $1.8 million        (0.6) 5.9
 5.3
   5.3
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of immaterial income tax          1.8
 1.8
   1.8
Comprehensive income            120.4
   131.2
Current period mark to redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest        (1.8)   (1.8)   (1.8)
Net income allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interests            
 (1.9) (1.9)
Dividends paid to Greif, Inc. shareholders ($0.84 and $1.25 per Class A share and Class B share, respectively)        (49.3)   (49.3)   (49.3)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests            
 (2.7) (2.7)
Restricted stock directors21
 1.0
 (21) 
     1.0
   1.0
Long-term incentive shares issued85
 5.1
 (85) 0.2
     5.3
   5.3
As of April 30, 201847,949
 $150.3
 28,893
 $(135.4) $1,410.4
 $(338.8) $1,086.5
 $42.8
 $1,129.3

The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the six months ended April 30, 2019:

(in millions)
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 Derivative Financial Instruments 
Minimum
Pension
Liability
Adjustment
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2018$(292.8) $13.4
 $(97.7) $(377.1)
Other Comprehensive Loss(8.5) (15.7) (0.1) (24.3)
Current-period Other Comprehensive Loss(8.5) (15.7) (0.1) (24.3)
Balance as of April 30, 2019$(301.3) $(2.3) $(97.8) $(401.4)

The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended April 30, 2018:2020:
(in millions)Foreign
Currency
Translation
Derivative Financial InstrumentsMinimum
Pension
Liability
Adjustment
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2019$(298.0) $(12.7) $(123.0) $(433.7) 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)(49.8) (22.9) 23.0  (49.7) 
Balance as of April 30, 2020$(347.8) $(35.6) $(100.0) $(483.4) 
(in millions)
Foreign Currency
Translation
 Interest Rate Derivative 
Minimum Pension
Liability Adjustment
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2017$(249.3) $5.1
 $(114.0) $(358.2)
Other Comprehensive Income11.7
 5.9
 1.8
 19.4
Current-period Other Comprehensive Income11.7

5.9
 1.8
 19.4
Balance as of April 30, 2018$(237.6)
$11.0
 $(112.2) $(338.8)

The following table provides the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended April 30, 2019:
(in millions)Foreign Currency
Translation
Interest Rate DerivativeMinimum Pension
Liability Adjustment
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of October 31, 2018$(292.8) $13.4  $(97.7) $(377.1) 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)(8.5) (15.7) (0.1) (24.3) 
Balance as of April 30, 2019$(301.3) $(2.3) $(97.8) $(401.4) 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) above are presented net of tax, as applicable.
NOTE 16 — BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has eight8 operating segments, which are aggregated into four4 reportable business segments: Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services; Paper Packaging & Services; Flexible Products & Services; and Land Management.
The Company’s reportable business segments offer different products and services. The accounting policies of the reportable business segments are substantially the same as those described in the “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” note in the 20182019 Form 10-K.
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On February 11, 2019,April 1, 2020, the Company completed the Caraustar Acquisition. Caraustar sells a varietydivestiture of specialty paper products which complement the Company's Paper Packaging & Services specialty portfolio.CPG business. The results of Caraustar arethe CPG business were recorded within the Paper Packaging & Services segment whileas of April 30, 2020.
The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the Company evaluates the impact of the Caraustar Acquisition on its reportable business segments.three and six months ended April 30, 2020:
Three Months Ended April 30, 2020
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$220.8  $281.3  $100.5  $602.6  
Paper Packaging & Services475.1  —  6.5  481.6  
Flexible Products & Services5.7  54.9  6.8  67.4  
Land Management6.7  —  —  6.7  
Total net sales$708.3  $336.2  $113.8  $1,158.3  

Six Months Ended April 30, 2020
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$422.6  $540.1  $208.6  $1,171.3  
Paper Packaging & Services942.9  —  12.4  955.3  
Flexible Products & Services13.0  103.4  14.0  130.4  
Land Management13.7  —  —  13.7  
Total net sales$1,392.2  $643.5  $235.0  $2,270.7  

The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and six months ended April 30, 2019:
Three Months Ended April 30, 2019
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$232.9  $283.7  $115.0  $631.6  
Paper Packaging & Services491.6  —  6.0  497.6  
Flexible Products & Services8.6  60.7  7.7  77.0  
Land Management7.1  —  —  7.1  
Total net sales$740.2  $344.4  $128.7  $1,213.3  
 Three Months Ended April 30,2019
(in millions)United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$232.9
 $283.7
 $115.0
 $631.6
Paper Packaging & Services491.6
 
 6.0
 497.6
Flexible Products & Services8.6
 60.7
 7.7
 77.0
Land Management7.1
 
 
 7.1
Total net sales$740.2
 $344.4
 $128.7
 $1,213.3


Six Months Ended April 30, 2019
(in millions)United StatesEurope, Middle East and AfricaAsia Pacific and Other AmericasTotal
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$458.4  $535.6  $235.5  $1,229.5  
Paper Packaging & Services708.9  —  6.0  714.9  
Flexible Products & Services16.7  120.0  15.4  152.1  
Land Management13.8  —  —  13.8  
Total net sales$1,197.8  $655.6  $256.9  $2,110.3  

 Six Months Ended April 30,2019
(in millions)United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$458.4
 $535.6
 $235.5
 $1,229.5
Paper Packaging & Services708.9
 
 6.0
 714.9
Flexible Products & Services16.7
 120.0
 15.4
 152.1
Land Management13.8
 
 
 13.8
Total net sales$1,197.8
 $655.6
 $256.9
 $2,110.3

The following tables present net sales disaggregated by geographic area for each reportable segment for the three and six months ended April 30, 2018:
 Three Months Ended April 30,2018
(in millions)United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$233.4
 $301.6
 $127.7
 $662.7
Paper Packaging & Services213.9
 
 
 213.9
Flexible Products & Services8.6
 69.1
 6.4
 84.1
Land Management7.6
 
 
 7.6
Total net sales$463.5
 $370.7
 $134.1
 $968.3

 Six Months Ended April 30,2018
(in millions)United States Europe, Middle East and Africa Asia Pacific and Other Americas Total
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$447.7
 $568.1
 $262.3
 $1,278.1
Paper Packaging & Services417.7
 
 
 417.7
Flexible Products & Services16.7
 133.9
 13.5
 164.1
Land Management14.1
 
 
 14.1
Total net sales$896.2
 $702.0
 $275.8
 $1,874.0


The following segment information is presented for the periods indicated:
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Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018 2019 2018(in millions)2020201920202019
Operating profit:       Operating profit:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$47.0
 $47.2
 $70.3
 $78.4
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$70.5  $47.0  $113.3  $70.3  
Paper Packaging & Services30.2
 33.0
 65.5
 60.9
Paper Packaging & Services(5.5) 30.2  27.0  65.5  
Flexible Products & Services11.2
 5.0
 17.2
 8.2
Flexible Products & Services4.6  11.2  6.6  17.2  
Land Management2.2
 2.5
 4.8
 5.7
Land Management2.4  2.2  4.3  4.8  
Total operating profit$90.6
 $87.7
 $157.8
 $153.2
Total operating profit$72.0  $90.6  $151.2  $157.8  
       
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:       Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$18.7
 $21.1
 $38.4
 $41.7
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$20.0  $18.7  $39.6  $38.4  
Paper Packaging & Services34.2
 8.4
 43.0
 16.7
Paper Packaging & Services38.8  34.2  78.0  43.0  
Flexible Products & Services1.6
 1.8
 3.3
 3.6
Flexible Products & Services1.5  1.6  3.0  3.3  
Land Management1.0
 1.1
 2.1
 2.1
Land Management0.9  1.0  1.9  2.1  
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense$55.5
 $32.4
 $86.8
 $64.1
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense$61.2  $55.5  $122.5  $86.8  


The following table presents total assets by segment and total properties, plants and equipment, net by geographic area:
(in millions)April 30,
2020
October 31,
2019
Assets:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$2,072.7  $2,006.3  
Paper Packaging & Services2,691.7  2,686.3  
Flexible Products & Services154.7  148.2  
Land Management349.1  348.7  
Total segments5,268.2  5,189.5  
Corporate and other260.8  237.2  
Total assets$5,529.0  $5,426.7  
Long lived assets, net*:
United States$1,441.3  $1,295.8  
Europe, Middle East and Africa366.5  277.1  
Asia Pacific and other Americas109.3  117.4  
Total long-lived assets, net$1,917.1  $1,690.3  
 * current year disclosure includes impact of capitalization of operating lease assets
(in millions)April 30,
2019
 October 31,
2018
Assets:   
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$2,069.2
 $1,963.0
Paper Packaging & Services2,683.8
 474.3
Flexible Products & Services155.5
 153.9
Land Management349.7
 347.2
Total segments5,258.2
 2,938.4
Corporate and other252.2
 256.4
Total assets$5,510.4
 $3,194.8
    
Properties, plants and equipment, net:   
United States$1,305.7
 $796.3
Europe, Middle East and Africa260.7
 276.9
Asia Pacific and other Americas119.0
 118.7
Total properties, plants and equipment, net$1,685.4
 $1,191.9

NOTE 17 — REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
The terms of the joint venture agreement for one joint venture within the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment include mandatory redemption by the Company, in cash, of the noncontrolling interest holders’ equity at a formulaic price after the expiration of a lockout period specific to each noncontrolling interest holder. The redemption features cause the interest to be classified as a mandatorily redeemable instrument under the accounting guidance, and this interest is included at the current redemption value each period in long-term or short-term liabilities of the Company, as applicable. The impact of marking to redemption value at each period end is recorded in interest expense. The carrying amount is not reduced below the initially recorded contribution. The Company has a contractual obligation to redeem the outstanding equity interest of each remaining partner in 20212022 and 2022,2023, respectively.
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The following table summarizes the change in mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest for the six months ended April 30, 2019:2020:
(in millions)Mandatorily
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
Balance as of October 31, 2019$8.4 
Current period mark to redemption value— 
Balance as of April 30, 2020$8.4 
(in millions)
Mandatorily
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
Balance as of October 31, 2018$8.6
Current period mark to redemption value(0.6)
Balance as of April 30, 2019$8.0

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interests related to two2 joint ventures within the Paper Packaging & Services segment and one1 joint venture within the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment are held by the respective noncontrolling interest owners. The holders of these interests share in the profits and losses of these entities on a pro ratapro-rata basis with the Company. However, the noncontrolling interest owners have the right to put all or a portion of those noncontrolling interests to the Company at a formulaic price after a set period of time, specific to each agreement.
On November 15, 2018, one of the noncontrolling interest owners related to one of the Paper Packaging & Services joint ventures exercised their put option for all of their ownership interest. As of April 30, 2019, the Company made a payment for approximately $10.1 million to the noncontrolling interest owner. The Company also entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with another noncontrolling interest owner related to the same Paper Packaging & Services joint venture, pursuant to which the owner received a $1.8 million payment for certain of its equity.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests are reflected in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets at redemption value. The following table summarizes the change in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the six months ended April 30, 2019:2020:
(in millions)Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
Balance as of October 31, 2019$21.3 
Current period mark to redemption value(1.1)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest share of income and other0.1 
Dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest and other(0.3)
Balance as of April 30, 2020$20.0 

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(in millions)
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
Balance as of October 31, 2018$35.5
Current period mark to redemption value(1.0)
Repurchase of redeemable shareholder interest(11.9)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest share of income and other1.3
Dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest and other0.4
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The terms “Greif,” “our company,” “we,” “us” and “our” as used in this discussion refer to Greif, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Our fiscal year begins on November 1 and ends on October 31 of the following year. Any references in this Form 10-Q to the years, 2019 or 2018, or to any quarter of those years, relates to the fiscal year or quarter, as the case may be, ended in that year.year, unless otherwise stated.
The discussion and analysis presented below relates to the material changes in financial condition and results of operations for our interim condensed consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 20192020 and October 31, 2018,2019, and for the interim condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018.2019. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the interim condensed consolidated financial statements that appear elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 20182019 (the “2018“2019 Form 10-K”). Readers are encouraged to review the entire 20182019 Form 10-K, as it includes information regarding Greif not discussed in this Form 10-Q. This information will assist in your understanding of the discussion of our current period financial results.
All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-Q, including without limitation, statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected costs, goals, trends and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “aspiration,” “objective,” “project,” “believe,” “continue,” “on track” or “target” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. All forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q are based on assumptions, expectations and other information currently available to management. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements have a reasonable basis, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those forecasted, projected or anticipated, whether expressed in or implied by the statements. Such risks and uncertainties that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) historically, our business has been sensitive to changes in general economic or business conditions, (ii) we may not successfully implement our business strategies, including achieving our transformation and growth objectives, (iii) our level of indebtedness could adversely affect our liquidity, limit our flexibility in responding to business opportunities, and increase our vulnerability to adverse changes in economic and industry conditions, (iv) our operations subject us to currency exchange and political risks that could adversely affect our results of operations, (iv)(v) the current and future challenging global economy and disruption and volatility of the financial and credit markets may adversely affect our business, (v)(vi) the continuing consolidation of our customer base and suppliers may intensify pricing pressure, (vi)(vii) we operate in highly competitive industries, (vii)(viii) our business is sensitive to changes in industry demands, (viii)(ix) raw material and energy price fluctuations and shortages may adversely impact our manufacturing operations and costs, (ix)(x) changes in U.S. trade policies could impact the cost of imported goods into the U.S., which may materially impact our revenues or increase our operating costs, (x)(xi) the results of the United Kingdom’s referendum on withdrawal from the European Union may have a negative effect on global economic conditions, financial markets and our business, (xi)(xii) geopolitical conditions, including direct or indirect acts of war or terrorism, could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results, (xii)(xiii) we may encounter difficulties arising from acquisitions, including the inability to realize projected synergies (xiii)(xiv) in connection with acquisitions or divestitures, we may become subject to liabilities, (xiv)(xv) the acquisition of Caraustar Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Caraustar") subjects us to various risks and uncertainties, (xvi) we may incur additional restructuring costs and there is no guarantee that our efforts to reduce costs will be successful, (xv)(xvii) we could be subject to changes in our tax rates, the adoption of new U.S. or foreign tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities, (xvi)(xviii) full realization of our deferred tax assets may

be affected by a number of factors, (xvii)(xix) several operations are conducted by joint ventures that we cannot operate solely for our benefit, (xviii)(xx) certain of the agreements that govern our joint ventures provide our partners with put or call options, (xix)(xxi) our ability to attract, develop and retain talented and qualified employees, managers and executives is critical to our success, (xx)(xxii) our business may be adversely impacted by work stoppages and other labor relations matters, (xxi)(xxiii) we may not successfully identify illegal immigrants in our workforce, (xxii)(xxiv) our pension and postretirement plans are underfunded and will require future cash contributions and our required future cash contributions could be higher than we expect, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and liquidity, (xxiii)(xxv) we may be subject to losses that might not be covered in whole or in part by existing insurance reserves or insurance coverage, (xxiv)(xxvi) our business depends on the uninterrupted operations of our facilities, systems and business functions, including our information technology and other business systems, (xxv)(xxvii) a security breach of customer, employee, supplier or Company information may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
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condition and results of operations, (xxvi)(xxviii) legislation/regulation related to environmental and health and safety matters and corporate social responsibility could negatively impact our operations and financial performance, (xxvii)(xxix) product liability claims and other legal proceedings could adversely affect our operations and financial performance, (xxviii)(xxx) we may incur fines or penalties, damage to our reputation or other adverse consequences if our employees, agents or business partners violate, or are alleged to have violated, anti-bribery, competition or other laws, (xxix)(xxxi) the current COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow, (xxxii) changing climate, climate change regulations and greenhouse gas effects may adversely affect our operations and financial performance, (xxx)(xxxiii) the frequency and volume of our timber and timberland sales will impact our financial performance, (xxxi)(xxxiv) changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)("GAAP") and SECSecurities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules and regulations could materially impact our reported results, (xxxii)(xxxv) if we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control, we may not be able to accurately report financial results or prevent fraud, and (xxxiii)(xxxvi) we have a significant amount of goodwill and long-lived assets which, if impaired in the future, would adversely impact our results of operations. The risks described above are not all-inclusive, and given these and other possible risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For a detailed discussion of the most significant risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those forecasted, projected or anticipated, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our most recently filed Form 10-K, updated by Part II Item 1A of this Form 10-Q, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.SEC. All forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to such risk factors. Except to the limited extent required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 on our future results of operations and financial condition are highly uncertain at this time and outside of our control. The scope, duration and magnitude of the effects of COVID-19 are evolving rapidly and in ways that are difficult or impossible to anticipate. For a discussion of the most significant risks and uncertainties that could impact our results of operations, financial position, liquidity or cash flows as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, see “Part II-Item 1A-Risk Factors” included in this Form 10-Q.
OVERVIEW
Business Segments
We operate in four reportable business segments: Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services; Paper Packaging & Services; Flexible Products & Services; and Land Management.
WeIn the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment, we are a leading global producer of rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fibre and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, closure systems for industrial packaging products, transit protection products, water bottles and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, and services, such as container life cycle management, filling, logistics, warehousing and other packaging services. We sell our industrial packaging products and services to customers in industries such as chemicals, paints and pigments, food and beverage, petroleum, industrial coatings, agricultural, pharmaceutical and minerals, among others.


WeIn the Paper Packaging & Services segment, we produce and sell containerboard, corrugated sheets, corrugated containers, and other corrugated and specialty products to customers in North America.America in industries such as packaging, automotive, food and building products. Our corrugated container products are used to ship such diverse products as home appliances, small machinery, grocery products, building products, automotive components, books and furniture, as well as numerous other applications. We also produce and sell coated and uncoated recycled paperboard, some of which we use to produce and sell industrial products (tubes and cores, construction products, protective packaging, and adhesives) and consumer packaging products (folding cartons, set-up boxes, and packaging services), that we sell.. In addition, we also purchase and sell recycled fiber. Customer industriesHowever, April 1, 2020, we completed the divestiture of the Consumer Packaging Group ("CPG") business, and end markets include foodwe no longer produce and food services,sell consumer packaging automotive,products (folding cartons, set-up boxes, and building and housing products.packaging services).
WeIn the Flexible Products & Services segment, we are a leading global producer of flexible intermediate bulk containers and related services. Our flexible intermediate bulk containers consist of a polypropylene-based woven fabric that is produced at our production sites, as well as sourced from strategic regional suppliers. Our flexible products are sold globally and service similar customers and market segments assimilar to those of our Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment. Additionally, our flexible products significantly expand our presence in the agricultural and food industries, among others.
As of April 30, 2019, we owned approximately 251,000 acres of timber properties inIn the southeastern United States. Our Land Management team issegment, we are focused on the active harvesting and regeneration of our United States timber properties to achieve sustainable long-term yields. While timber sales are subject to fluctuations, we seek to maintain a
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consistent cutting schedule, within the limits of market and weather conditions. We also sell, from time to time, timberland and special use properties,land, which consistconsists of surplus properties,land, higher and better use (“HBU”("HBU") propertiesland and development properties.land. As of April 30, 2020, we owned approximately 245,000 acres of timber property in the southeastern United States.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our interim condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).GAAP. The preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, in accordance with these principles, require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of our interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Our critical accounting policies are discussed in Part II, Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the 20182019 Form 10-K. We believe that the consistent application of these policies enables us to provide readers of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements with useful and reliable information about our results of operations and financial condition. No material changes to our critical accounting policies, as previously disclosed, have occurred during the first six months of 2019, except for changes to our business combination and revenue recognition policies as discussed below and in Note 2 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Business Combinations
We completed our acquisition of Caraustar Industries, Inc. (“Caraustar”) on February 11, 2019 (the “Caraustar Acquisition”). As a result of this acquisition, the portfolio of products in our Paper Packaging and Services segment significantly expanded. Caraustar's results of operations have been included in our financial results for the period subsequent to the acquisition date.
Under the acquisition method of accounting, we allocate the fair value of purchase consideration transferred to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of the acquisition. The fair values assigned, defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants, are based on estimates and assumptions determined by management. The excess purchase consideration over the aggregate fair value of tangible and intangible assets, net of liabilities assumed, is recorded as goodwill.
When determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Our estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates.
During the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with a corresponding offset to goodwill if new information is obtained related to facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. After the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. Acquisition costs, such as legal and consulting fees, are expensed as incurred.
See Note 3 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.2020.
Recently Issued and Newly Adopted Accounting Standards
See Note 1 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for a detailed description of recently issued and newly adopted accounting standards.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COVID-19 has materially impacted the global economic environment. In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, governmental authorities throughout the world have implemented numerous measures to try to reduce the spread and impact of the virus, including quarantines, shelter in place, and shutdowns of so-called “nonessential” businesses. Under the guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and similar designations by governmental authorities throughout the world, the products we manufacture and the services we provide have been deemed “essential” and, as a result, governments in every country in which we do business have allowed our operations to continue without disruption. However, a significant number of our customers or our customer’s end use markets are deemed nonessential under some governmental orders or have suspended operations due to a decreased demand for their products resulting from the negative economic conditions. For the markets we serve, for example, we have seen a softening in demand within the textile, automotive, durable goods and lubricant industries offset by an increase in demand, which may be temporary, from the food, pharmaceutical and household goods industries. We have also benefited from increased customer stocking of certain products as a reaction to the uncertainty created by COVID-19. As a results, as of April 30, 2020, we do not believe our financial results have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020.

However, we believe that our financial results may be significantly impacted by the effects of COVID-19 for the remainder of 2020. See "Trends" below.

The following comparative information is presented for the three and six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018.2019. Historical revenues and earnings may or may not be representative of future operating results as a result of various economic and other factors.
Items that could have a significant impact on the financial statements include the risks and uncertainties listed in Part I, Item 1A — Risk Factors, of the 20182019 Form 10-K. 10-K, updated by Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q. Actual results could differ materially using different estimates and assumptions, or if conditions are significantly different in the future.
The non-GAAP financial measuremeasures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA isare used throughout the following discussion of our results of operations, both for our consolidated and segment results. For our consolidated results, EBITDA also a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net income, plus interest expense, net, including debt extinguishment charges, plus income tax expense, plus depreciation, depletion and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income, plus interest expense, net, including debt extinguishment charges, plus income tax expense, plus depreciation, depletion and amortization, expense,and Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA plus restructuring charges, plus acquisition-relatedacquisition and integration related costs, plus non-cash asset impairment charges, plus incremental COVID-19 costs, net, plus non-cash pension settlement (income) charges, less (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment and businesses, net. Since we do not calculate net income by business segment, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA by business segment isare reconciled to operating profit by business segment. In that case, EBITDA is defined as operating profit by business segment less other (income) expense, net, less equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of

tax, plus depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for that business segment, and Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA plus restructuring charges, plus acquisition-relatedacquisition and integration related costs, plus non-cash asset impairment charges, plus incremental COVID-19 costs, net, plus non-cash pension settlement (income) charges, less
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(gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment and businesses, net.net, for that business segment. We use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as one of the financial measures to evaluate our historical and ongoing operations and believe that thisthese non-GAAP financial measure ismeasures are useful to enable investors to perform meaningful comparisons of our historical and current performance. In addition, we present our U.S. and non-U.S. income before income taxes after eliminating the impact of non-cash asset impairment charges, non-cash pension settlement (income) charges, restructuring charges, debt extinguishment charges, acquisition-relatedacquisition and integration related costs and (gains) losses on sales of businesses, net, which are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that excluding the impact of these adjustments enable investors to perform a meaningful comparison of the geographic source of our income before income tax expensecurrent and is informationhistorical performance that investors find valuable. The foregoing non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement and should be read together with our financial results. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative or substitute for, and should not be considered superior to, our reported financial results. Accordingly, users of this financial information should not place undue reliance on the non-GAAP financial measures.
Second Quarter Results
The following table sets forth the net sales, operating profit, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for each of our business segments for the three months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
Three Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202019
Net sales:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$602.6  $631.6  
Paper Packaging & Services481.6  497.6  
Flexible Products & Services67.4  77.0  
Land Management6.7  7.1  
Total net sales$1,158.3  $1,213.3  
Operating (loss) profit:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$70.5  $47.0  
Paper Packaging & Services(5.5) 30.2  
Flexible Products & Services4.6  11.2  
Land Management2.4  2.2  
Total operating profit$72.0  $90.6  
EBITDA:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$89.9  $62.5  
Paper Packaging & Services33.5  65.4  
Flexible Products & Services6.1  12.8  
Land Management3.3  3.2  
Total EBITDA$132.8  $143.9  
Adjusted EBITDA:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$92.2  $68.9  
Paper Packaging & Services79.1  82.1  
Flexible Products & Services6.9  7.7  
Land Management3.1  3.3  
Total Adjusted EBITDA$181.3  $162.0  
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 Three Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018
Net sales:   
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$631.6
 $662.7
Paper Packaging & Services497.6
 213.9
Flexible Products & Services77.0
 84.1
Land Management7.1
 7.6
Total net sales$1,213.3
 $968.3
Operating profit:   
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$47.0
 $47.2
Paper Packaging & Services30.2
 33.0
Flexible Products & Services11.2
 5.0
Land Management2.2
 2.5
Total operating profit$90.6
 $87.7
EBITDA:   
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$62.5
 $66.3
Paper Packaging & Services65.4
 41.1
Flexible Products & Services12.8
 7.4
Land Management3.2
 3.6
Total EBITDA$143.9
 $118.4
Adjusted EBITDA:   
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$68.9
 $71.6
Paper Packaging & Services82.1
 41.1
Flexible Products & Services7.7
 7.4
Land Management3.3
 3.2
Total Adjusted EBITDA$162.0
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The following table sets forth EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, reconciled to net income and operating profit, for our consolidated results for the three months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
Three Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202019
Net income$15.8  $21.1  
Plus: interest expense, net29.3  33.9  
Plus: debt extinguishment charges—  21.9  
Plus: income tax expense26.5  11.5  
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense61.2  55.5  
EBITDA$132.8  $143.9  
Net income$15.8  $21.1  
Plus: interest expense, net29.3  33.9  
Plus: debt extinguishment charges—  21.9  
Plus: income tax expense26.5  11.5  
Plus: other expense, net1.1  2.3  
Plus: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.7) (0.1) 
Operating profit72.0  90.6  
Less: other expense, net1.1  2.3  
Less: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.7) (0.1) 
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense61.2  55.5  
EBITDA132.8  143.9  
Plus: restructuring charges4.4  7.5  
Plus: acquisition and integration related costs4.8  13.8  
Plus: non-cash asset impairment charges1.3  —  
Plus: incremental COVID-19 costs, net0.9  —  
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, and businesses, net37.1  (3.2) 
Adjusted EBITDA$181.3  $162.0  
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 Three Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018
Net income$21.1
 $51.9
Plus: interest expense, net33.9
 13.0
Plus: debt extinguishment charges21.9
 
Plus: income tax expense (benefit)11.5
 21.1
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense55.5
 32.4
EBITDA$143.9
 $118.4
Net income$21.1
 $51.9
Plus: interest expense, net33.9
 13.0
Plus: debt extinguishment charges21.9
 
Plus: income tax expense (benefit)11.5
 21.1
Plus: other expense, net2.3
 2.5
Plus: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.1) (0.8)
Operating profit90.6
 87.7
Less: other expense, net2.3
 2.5
Less: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.1) (0.8)
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense55.5
 32.4
EBITDA$143.9
 $118.4
Plus: restructuring charges7.5
 6.0
Plus: acquisition-related costs13.8
 
Plus: non-cash asset impairment charges
 0.4
Plus: gain on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, and businesses, net(3.2) (1.5)
Adjusted EBITDA$162.0
 $123.3

The following table sets forth EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for our business segments, reconciled to the operating profit for each segment, for the three months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
Three Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202019
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
Operating profit$70.5  $47.0  
Less: other expense, net1.3  3.3  
Less: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.7) (0.1) 
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense20.0  18.7  
EBITDA89.9  62.5  
Plus: restructuring charges2.0  4.4  
Plus: acquisition and integration related costs—  0.2  
Plus: non-cash asset impairment charges1.3  —  
Plus: incremental COVID-19 costs, net0.3  —  
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, and businesses, net(1.3) 1.8  
Adjusted EBITDA$92.2  $68.9  
Paper Packaging & Services
Operating (loss) profit$(5.5) $30.2  
Less: other income, net(0.2) (1.0) 
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense38.8  34.2  
EBITDA33.5  65.4  
Plus: restructuring charges1.7  3.0  
Plus: acquisition and integration related costs4.8  13.6  
Plus: incremental COVID-19 costs, net0.5  —  
Less: loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, and businesses, net38.6  0.1  
Adjusted EBITDA$79.1  $82.1  
Flexible Products & Services
Operating profit  $4.6  $11.2  
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense1.5  1.6  
EBITDA6.1  12.8  
Plus: restructuring charges0.7  —  
Plus: incremental COVID-19 costs, net0.1  —  
Less: gain on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, and businesses, net—  (5.1) 
Adjusted EBITDA$6.9  $7.7  
Land Management
Operating profit$2.4  $2.2  
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense0.9  1.0  
EBITDA3.3  3.2  
Plus: restructuring charges—  0.1  
Less: gain on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, and businesses, net(0.2) —  
Adjusted EBITDA$3.1  $3.3  
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services   
Operating profit47.0
 47.2
Less: other (income) expense, net3.3
 2.8
Less: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.1) (0.8)
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense18.7
 21.1
EBITDA$62.5
 $66.3
Plus: restructuring charges4.4
 6.0
Plus: acquisition-related costs0.2
 
Plus: non-cash asset impairment charges
 0.4
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, and businesses, net1.8
 (1.1)
Adjusted EBITDA$68.9
 $71.6
Paper Packaging & Services   
Operating profit30.2
 33.0
Less: other (income) expense, net(1.0) 0.3
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense34.2
 8.4
EBITDA$65.4
 $41.1
Plus: restructuring charges3.0
 
Plus: acquisition-related costs13.6
 
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, net0.1
 
Adjusted EBITDA$82.1
 $41.1
Flexible Products & Services   
Operating profit11.2
 5.0
Less: other (income) expense, net
 (0.6)
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense1.6
 1.8
EBITDA$12.8
 $7.4
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, net(5.1) 
Adjusted EBITDA$7.7
 $7.4
Land Management   
Operating profit2.2
 2.5
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense1.0
 1.1
EBITDA$3.2
 $3.6
Plus: restructuring charges0.1
 
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, net
 (0.4)
Adjusted EBITDA$3.3
 $3.2

Net Sales
Net sales were $1,158.3 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $1,213.3 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $968.32019. The $55.0 million for the second quarter of 2018. The 25.3 percent increasedecrease was primarily due to lower average net sales prices as a result of raw material price decreases and corresponding contractual price adjustment mechanisms, the sales contributed bydivestiture of the acquired Caraustar operations,CPG business, and the impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by lower volumes certain in regions.the additional Caraustar ownership period and strategic pricing actions. See the "Segment Review" below for additional information on net sales by segment for the second quarter of 2019.2020.
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Gross Profit

Gross profit was $240.7 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $248.7 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $195.3 million for the second quarter of 2018.2019. The respective reasons for the changeimprovement or decline in gross profit, as the case may be, for each segment are described below in the “Segment Review.” Gross profit margin was 20.8 percent for the second quarter of 2020 compared with 20.5 percent for the second quarter of 2019 compared with 20.2 percent for the second quarter of 2018.2019.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $121.1 million for the second quarter of 2020 and $140.0 million for the second quarter of 20192019. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction in performance based compensation, salaries and $102.7 millionbenefits costs, professional fees, and business travel. SG&A expenses were 10.5 percent of net sales for the second quarter of 2018. This increase was primarily due to expenses attributable to the acquired Caraustar operations, partially offset by a decrease in salaries and benefits costs. SG&A expenses were2020 compared with 11.5 percent of net sales for the second quarter of 2019 compared with 10.6 percent of net sales for the second quarter of 2018.2019.
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring charges were $4.4 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $7.5 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $6.0 million for the second quarter of 2018.2019. See Note 74 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information on the restructuring charges reportedinformation.
Acquisition and Integration related Costs
Acquisition and integration related costs were $4.8 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $13.8 million for the second quarter of 2019.We completed our acquisition of Caraustar on February 11, 2019 (the “Caraustar Acquisition”) and our acquisition of Tholu B.V. and its wholly owned subsidiary A. Thomassen Transport B.V. (collectively "Tholu") on June 11, 2019 (the "Tholu Acquisition"). The decrease in acquisition and integration related costs was primarily due to reduction of expenses over those incurred in connection with the Caraustar Acquisition last year. See Note 2 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Impairment Charges
Non-cash asset impairment charges were $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with zero for the second quarter of 2019. See Note 7 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Gain on Disposal of Properties, Plants and Equipment, net
TheThe gain on disposaldisposal of properties, plants and equipment, net was $4.9$1.3 million and $1.5$4.9 million for the second quarter of 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively. See Note 5 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information on the gain reported for the second quarter of 2019.
Loss on Disposal of Businesses, net
The loss on disposal of business, net was $38.4 million and $1.7 million for the second quarter of 2019. There2020 and 2019, respectively. This increase was no gain on disposalprimarily due to the divestiture of businesses, net for the second quarter of 2018.CPG business. See Note 32 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information on the loss reported for the second quarter of 2019.information.
Financial Measures
Operating profit was $72.0 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $90.6 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $87.72019. Net income was $15.8 million for the second quarter of 2018. Net income was2020 compared with $21.1 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $51.92019. Adjusted EBITDA was $181.3 million for the second quarter of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA was2020 compared with $162.0 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $123.3 million for the second quarter of 2018.2019. The $38.7$19.3 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to favorable timing on contractual price adjustment mechanisms, the contribution from the acquiredeleven day additional Caraustar operationsownership period this quarter and an increasea reduction in selling prices on our primary products as a result of strategic pricing decisions.SG&A expense.
Trends
We anticipate demand softness in our industrial manufacturing businesses, particularly in North America, for the remainder of our fiscal year, although more severe in our third quarter than in our fourth quarter. The increased customer stocking due to concerns over COVID-19 that occurred during our second quarter will result in decreased demand in many of our regions and businesses until restocking occurs. This will be partially offset by month over month demand increasing as businesses in end markets that were adversely affected by COVID-19, including automobile manufacturers and their supply chain and lubricant,
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paint, chemical and textile manufacturers, resume more normal production levels; although we believe this will be a slow process and volumes will be significantly lower on a year over year basis compared to 2019.
We expect raw material prices for steel and resin to remain relatively stable throughout the remainder of 2020. However, prices for old corrugated containers in the U.S. have been increasing due to supply shortages caused by the impact of COVID-19 on the collection of used containers. We expect such prices to peak during our third quarter and decrease over the remainder of the year to levels comparable to last year. These increases will continue to intensify the price-cost squeeze in our Paper Packaging & Services segment.
We also anticipate global macroeconomic conditions to continue to remain choppy through 2019 depending on the region and end use segment.  In our Paper Packaging & Services business segment, containerboard demand is expected to remain soft in the U.S. and the rest of the world duringvolatile throughout the remainder of our fiscal year due to the fiscal year.  Inongoing direct and indirect economic impacts of COVID-19 on our Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services business segment, we anticipate continued softness in Westerncustomers and Central Europe, China and the U.S. Gulf region, partially offset by positive overall demand patterns in other regions, like Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Southern Europe and slight improvement in the second half of the calendar year in chemical end use segments. Raw material prices for steel, resin and old corrugated containers are expected to remain volatile, but transportation costs are expected to be relatively stable for the remainder of 2019.their customers.
Segment Review
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
Our Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment offers a comprehensive line of rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fibre and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, closure systems for industrial packaging products, transit protection products, water bottles and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, and services, such as container life cycle management, filling, logistics, warehousing and other packaging services. Key factors influencing profitability in the Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment are:
Selling prices, product mix, customer demand and sales volumes;
Raw material costs, primarily steel, resin, containerboard and used industrial packaging for reconditioning;
Energy and transportation costs;

Benefits from executing the Greif Business System;
Restructuring charges;
Acquisition of businesses and facilities;
Divestiture of businesses and facilities; and
Impact of foreign currency translation.
Net sales decreased 4.7 percent towere $602.6 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $631.6 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $662.72019. The $29.0 million decrease in net sales was primarily due to foreign currency translation impact and lower average sale prices as a result of raw material price decreases and corresponding contractual price adjustment mechanisms, partially offset by strategic pricing actions and stronger volumes in certain regions.
Gross profit was $129.3 million for the second quarter of 2018. The $31.1 million decrease in net sales was due primarily to the impact of foreign currency translation and decreased volume in certain regions, partially offset by an increase in selling prices due to strategic pricing decisions.
Gross profit was2020 compared with $121.0 million for the second quarter of 2019. The $8.3 million increase in gross profit was primarily due to the lower priced raw materials, the timing of contractual pass through arrangements, strategic pricing actions, and product mix shifts. Gross profit margin increased to 21.5 percent from 19.2 percent for the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, compared with $124.9respectively.
Operating profit was $70.5 million for the second quarter of 2018.2020 compared with operating profit of $47.0 million for the second quarter of 2019. Adjusted EBITDA was $92.2 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $68.9 million for the second quarter of 2019. The $3.9 million decrease in gross profitincrease was primarily due to the same factors that impacted net sales. Grossgross profit margin increased to 19.2 percent from 18.8 percent for the three months ended April 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Operating profit was $47.0 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with operating profit of $47.2 million for the second quarter of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA was $68.9 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $71.6 million for the second quarter of 2018. The $2.7 million decrease was due to the same factors that impacted net sales, partially offset by a reduction in segmentthe segment’s SG&A expense.expense due to a decrease in performance based compensation, cost reduction activities, and the segment receiving a smaller portion of allocated corporate costs.
Paper Packaging & Services
Our Paper Packaging & Services segment produces and sells containerboard, corrugated sheets, corrugated containers, and other corrugated and specialty products to customers in North America.America in industries such as packaging, automotive, food and building products. Our corrugated container products are used to ship such diverse products as home appliances, small machinery, grocery products, automotive components, books and furniture, as well as numerous other applications. We also produce and sell coated and uncoated recycled paperboard, some of which we use to produce and sell industrial products (tubes and cores, construction products, protective packaging, and adhesives) and consumer packaging products (folding cartons, set-up boxes, and packaging services) that we sell.. In addition, we also purchase and sell recycled fiber. On April 1, 2020, we completed the divestiture
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of the CPG business and we no longer produce and sell consumer packaging products (folding cartons, set-up boxes, and packaging services). Key factors influencing profitability in the Paper Packaging & Services segment are:
Selling prices, product mix, customer demand and sales volumes;
Raw material costs, primarily old corrugated containers;
Energy and transportation costs;
Benefits from executing the Greif Business System;
Acquisition of businesses and facilities;
Restructuring charges.charges; and
Divestiture of businesses and facilities.
Net sales increased 132.6 percent towere $481.6 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $497.6 million for the second quarter of 20192019. The $16.0 million decrease was primarily due to lower published containerboard and boxboard prices and the divestment of the CPG business, partially offset by the Company's eleven day additional ownership period for the quarter compared with $213.9to 2019. The Company took approximately 24,000 tons of economic downtime across its containerboard operations during the quarter.
Gross profit was $94.9 million for the second quarter of 2018, primarily due to $293.3 million of contribution from the acquired Caraustar operations, partially offset by lower containerboard sales volumes.
Gross profit was2020 compared with $108.3 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $49.9 million for the second quarter of 2018.2019. The increasedecrease in gross profit was primarily due to $56.3 million of contribution from the acquired Caraustar operations.same factors that impacted net sales. Gross profit margin was 21.819.7 percent and 23.321.8 percent for the second quartersquarter of 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively. The decrease in gross profit margin was primarily due to lower gross profit margin related to the acquired Caraustar operations.
Operating (loss) profit was $(5.5) million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $30.2 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $33.02019. The decrease in operating profit was primarily due to the loss on divestment of the CPG business due to the allocation of goodwill to the transaction. Adjusted EBITDA was $79.1 million for the second quarter of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA was2020 compared with $82.1 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $41.12019. The $3.0 million for the second quarter of 2018. The $41.0 million increasedecrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due primarily to $34.9 million the same factors that impacted net sales and the segment receiving a greater portion of contribution from the acquired Caraustar operations andallocated corporate costs, partially offset by a reduction in segmentthe segment’s SG&A expenses. The movement in operating profit remained flat in comparison to Adjusted EBITDAexpense due to restructuringa decrease in performance based compensation and acquisition-related costs.cost reduction activities.

Flexible Products & Services
Our Flexible Products & Services segment offers a comprehensive line of flexible products, such as flexible intermediate bulk containers. Key factors influencing profitability in the Flexible Products & Services segment are:
Selling prices, product mix, customer demand and sales volumes;
Raw material costs, primarily resin;
Energy and transportation costs;

Benefits from executing the Greif Business System;
Restructuring charges;
Divestiture of businesses and facilities; and
Impact of foreign currency translation.
Net sales decreased $7.1were $67.4 million tofor the second quarter of 2020 compared with $77.0 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $84.12019. The $9.6 million decrease was primarily due to continued demand softness and lower average sale prices primarily as a result of raw material price decreases and corresponding contractual price adjustment mechanisms.
Gross profit was $13.9 million for the second quarter of 2018.2020 compared with $16.6 million for the second quarter of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of foreign currency translation and volume decreases,same factors that impacted net sales, partially offset by product mix.
Grossthe timing of contractual pass through arrangements for raw material price decreases. The decrease in gross profit was $16.6 millionmargin to 20.6 percent for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $17.6 million for the second quarter of 2018. The decrease was primarily due to lower sales, partially offset by manufacturing efficiencies. The increase in gross profit margin to2020 from 21.6 percent for the second quarter of 2019 from 20.9 percentwas primarily due to the same factors.
Operating profit was $4.6 million for the second quarter of 2018 was primarily due to manufacturing efficiencies and the impact of foreign currency translation.
Operating profit was2020 compared with $11.2 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $5.02019. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.9 million for the second quarter of 2018. The increase in operating profit was primarily due to a $5.1 million gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment. Adjusted EBITDA was2020 compared with $7.7 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $7.4 million for the second quarter of 2018.2019. The increasedecrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the same factors that impacted net sales, partially offset by a reduction in segmentthe segment’s SG&A expense partially offset by lower gross profit.due to a decrease in performance based compensation and cost reduction activities.
Land Management
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As of April 30, 2019,2020, our Land Management segment consisted of approximately 251,000245,000 acres of timber properties in the southeastern United States. Key factors influencing profitability in the Land Management segment are:
Planned level of timber sales;
Selling prices and customer demand;
Gains on timberland sales; and
Gains on the disposal of development, surplus and HBU properties (“special use property”).
In order to maximize the value of our timber property, we continue to review our current portfolio and explore the development of certain of these properties in the United States.properties. This process has led us to characterize our property as follows:
Surplus property, meaning land that cannot be efficiently or effectively managed by us, whether due to parcel size, lack of productivity, location, access limitations or for other reasons.reasons;
HBU property, meaning land that in its current state has a higher market value for uses other than growing and selling timber.timber;
Development property, meaning HBU land that, with additional investment, may have a significantly higher market value than its HBU market value.value; and
Core Timberland, meaning land that is best suited for growing and selling timber.
We report the sale of timberland property in "timberland gains," the sale of HBU and surplus property in "gain on disposal of surplusproperties, plants and HBUequipment, net" and the sale of timber and development property under "net sales" and "cost of products sold" in our interim condensed consolidated statements of income under “gain on disposals of properties, plantsincome. All HBU and equipment and businesses, net” and report the sale of development property, under “net sales” and “cost of products sold.” All HBU, development andtogether with surplus property, is used by us to productively grow and sell timber until the property is sold. Timberland gains are recorded as gains on disposals of properties, plants and equipment, net.
Whether timberland has a higher value for uses other than growing and selling timber is a determination based upon several variables, such as proximity to population centers, anticipated population growth in the area, the topography of the land, aesthetic considerations, including access to water,lakes or rivers, the condition of the surrounding land, availability of utilities, markets for timber and economic considerations both nationally and locally. Given these considerations, the characterization of land is not a static process, but requires an ongoing review and re-characterization as circumstances change.
As of April 30, 2019,2020, we had approximately 18,800 acres of special use property in the United States.
Net sales decreased to $6.7 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $7.62019.
Operating profit increased to $2.4 million for the second quarter of 2018.
Operating profit decreased to2020 compared with $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $2.52019. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.1 million and $3.3 million for the second quarter of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.3 million2020 and $3.2 million for the second quarters of 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Other Income Statement Changes
Interest expense,Expense, net
Interest expense, net, was $29.3 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared with $33.9 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared with $13.0 million for the second quarter of 2018.2019. This increasedecrease was primarily due to the incremental debt incurred in connection with the Caraustar Acquisition, partially offset by the impact of interest rate derivative financial assets.lower borrowings.
U.S. and non-U.S.Non-U.S. Income before Income Tax Expense
Refer toSee the following tables for details of the U.S. and non-U.S. income before income taxes and U.S. and non-U.S. income before income taxes after eliminating the impact of non-cash asset impairment charges, non-cash pension settlement income, restructuring charges, acquisition-relatedacquisition and integration related costs, debt extinguishment charges, and (gains) losses on sales of businesses (collectively, "Special Items""Adjustments").
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SummarySummarySummary
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
April 30,
2019 2018 20202019
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated Net Sales39.0 % 52.2%Non-U.S. % of Consolidated Net Sales38.8 %39.0 %
U.S. % of Consolidated Net Sales61.0 % 47.8%U.S. % of Consolidated Net Sales61.2 %61.0 %
100.0 % 100.0%100.0 %100.0 %
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T.115.3 % 46.6%Non-U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T.115.1 %115.3 %
U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T.(15.3)% 53.4%U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T.(15.1)%(15.3)%
100.0 % 100.0%100.0 %100.0 %
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before Special Items53.4 % 50.1%
U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before Special Items46.6 % 49.9%
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before AdjustmentsNon-U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before Adjustments56.1 %53.4 %
U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before AdjustmentsU.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before Adjustments43.9 %46.6 %
100.0 % 100.0%100.0 %100.0 %

Non-U.S. I.B.I.T. ReconciliationNon-U.S. I.B.I.T. ReconciliationNon-U.S. I.B.I.T. Reconciliation
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018(in millions)20202019
Non-U.S. I.B.I.T.$37.5
 $33.6
Non-U.S. I.B.I.T.$47.9  $37.5  
Non-cash asset impairment charges
 0.4
Non-cash asset impairment charges1.3  —  
Restructuring charges1.9
 5.4
Restructuring charges1.6  1.9  
Acquisition-related costs0.2
 
(Gain) loss on sale of businesses, net1.7
 
Total Non-U.S. Special Items3.8
 5.8
Non-U.S. I.B.I.T. before Special Items$41.3
 $39.4
Acquisition and integration related costsAcquisition and integration related costs—  0.2  
Loss on sale of businesses, netLoss on sale of businesses, net—  1.7  
Total Non-U.S. AdjustmentsTotal Non-U.S. Adjustments2.9  3.8  
Non-U.S. I.B.I.T. before AdjustmentsNon-U.S. I.B.I.T. before Adjustments$50.8  $41.3  


U.S. I.B.I.T. Reconciliation
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202019
U.S. I.B.I.T.$(6.3) $(5.0) 
Restructuring charges2.8  5.6  
Acquisition and integration related costs4.8  13.6  
Debt extinguishment charges—  21.9  
Loss on sale of businesses, net38.4  —  
Total U.S. Adjustments46.0  41.1  
U.S. I.B.I.T. before Adjustments$39.7  $36.1  
U.S. I.B.I.T. Reconciliation
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018
U.S. I.B.I.T.$(5.0) $38.6
Non-cash asset impairment charges
 
Restructuring charges5.6
 0.6
Acquisition-related costs13.6
 
Debt extinguishment charges21.9
 
(Gain) loss on sale of businesses, net
 
Total U.S. Special Items41.1
 0.6
U.S. I.B.I.T. before Special Items$36.1
 $39.2
I.B.I.T. is Income Before Income Tax Expense
Income tax expenseTax Expense
Our quarterly income tax expense was computed in accordance with ASC 740-270 "Income Taxes - Interim Reporting." In accordance with this accounting standard, annual estimated tax expense is computed based on forecasted annual earnings and other forecasted annual amounts, including, but not limited to items such as uncertain tax positions and withholding taxes. Additionally, losses from jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance has been provided have not been included in the annual estimated tax rate. Income tax expense each quarter is provided for on a current year-to-date basis using the annual estimated tax rate, adjusted for discrete taxable events that occur during the interim period.
Income tax expense for the second quarter of 20192020 was $11.5$26.5 million on $32.5$41.6 million of pretax income and income tax expense for the secondfirst quarter of 20182019 was $21.1$11.5 million on $72.2$32.5 million of pretax income. In additionThe increase to income tax expense was primarily caused by changes in the expected mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions, non-deductible goodwill for tax purposes related to the timingsale of the annualCPG business within the Paper Packaging & Services segment, and unfavorable one-time
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discrete items of $3.0 million that were recognized in this quarter. Income tax expense recognized for the quarters in accordance with ASC 740-270, we also recordedsecond quarter of 2019 reflected a provisional net tax benefit of $6.5 million for the additionacquisition of Caraustar. Other immaterial discrete items in the quarter resulted in a tax benefit of $1.6 million. For the second quarter of 2018, the net tax expense recorded included a $4.3 million tax benefit related to the re-measurement of deferred tax balances as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Reform Act"). Other immaterial discrete items in the quarter resulted in a net tax expense of $3.0 million.
We are subject to audits by U.S. federal, state and local tax authorities and foreign tax authorities. We believe that adequate provisions have been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. However, the outcome of tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty. If any issues addressed in the tax audits are resolved in a manner not consistent with management’s expectations, we could be required to adjust its provision for income taxes in the period such resolution occurs.
The estimated net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits for the next 12 months ranges from zero to $6.0$7.9 million. Actual results may differ materially from this estimate.
Net income attributableIncome Attributable to noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests represents the portion of earnings from the operations of our majoritynon-wholly owned, consolidated subsidiaries that was subtracted from net incomebelong to arrive at net income attributable to us.the noncontrolling interest in those subsidiaries. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the second quartersquarter of 2020 and 2019 and 2018 was $7.5$4.4 million and $6.8$7.5 million, respectively. The increasedecrease was primarily due to an increasea decrease in the net operating profit of the Flexible Products & Services segment joint venture that was formed in 2010 by Greif, Inc. and one of its indirect subsidiaries with Dabbagh Group Holding Company Limited and one of its subsidiaries (referred to herein as the “Flexible Packaging JV” or “FPS VIE”).
Net income attributableIncome Attributable to Greif, Inc.
Based on the factors noted above, net income attributable to Greif, Inc. was $11.4 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $13.6 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared to $45.1 million for the second quarter of 2018.

2019.
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) CHANGES
Foreign currency translation
In accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters,” the assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into United States Dollars at the rate of exchange existing at the end of the current period, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates over the month in which they are incurred. The cumulative translation adjustments, which represent the effects of translating assets and liabilities of our international operations, are presented in the interim condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Minimum pension liability, net
ChangeThe change in minimum pension liability, net of tax was $0.7income of $1.3 million and $2.7$0.7 million for the second quartersquarter of 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
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Year-to-Date Results
The following table sets forth the net sales, operating profit, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for each of our business segments for the six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202019
Net sales:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$1,171.3  $1,229.5  
Paper Packaging & Services955.3  714.9  
Flexible Products & Services130.4  152.1  
Land Management13.7  13.8  
Total net sales$2,270.7  $2,110.3  
Operating profit:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$113.3  $70.3  
Paper Packaging & Services27.0  65.5  
Flexible Products & Services6.6  17.2  
Land Management4.3  4.8  
Total operating profit$151.2  $157.8  
EBITDA:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$149.9  $105.7  
Paper Packaging & Services106.5  109.4  
Flexible Products & Services9.7  20.7  
Land Management6.2  6.9  
Total EBITDA$272.3  $242.7  
Adjusted EBITDA:
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$154.7  $117.6  
Paper Packaging & Services157.0  128.6  
Flexible Products & Services11.0  15.6  
Land Management6.0  6.5  
Total Adjusted EBITDA$328.7  $268.3  
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 Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018
Net sales:   
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$1,229.5
 $1,278.1
Paper Packaging & Services714.9
 417.7
Flexible Products & Services152.1
 164.1
Land Management13.8
 14.1
Total net sales$2,110.3
 $1,874.0
Operating profit:   
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$70.3
 $78.4
Paper Packaging & Services65.5
 60.9
Flexible Products & Services17.2
 8.2
Land Management4.8
 5.7
Total operating profit$157.8
 $153.2
EBITDA:   
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$105.7
 $110.8
Paper Packaging & Services109.4
 77.1
Flexible Products & Services20.7
 12.2
Land Management6.9
 7.8
Total EBITDA$242.7
 $207.9
Adjusted EBITDA:   
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services$117.6
 $119.6
Paper Packaging & Services128.6
 77.1
Flexible Products & Services15.6
 12.5
Land Management6.5
 6.2
Total Adjusted EBITDA$268.3
 $215.4


The following table sets forth EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, reconciled to net income and operating profit, for our consolidated results for the six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:

Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202019
Net income$51.9  $56.9  
Plus: interest expense, net60.0  45.6  
Plus: debt extinguishment charges—  21.9  
Plus: income tax expense37.9  31.5  
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense122.5  86.8  
EBITDA$272.3  $242.7  
Net income$51.9  $56.9  
Plus: interest expense, net60.0  45.6  
Plus: non-cash pension settlement charges(0.1) —  
Plus: debt extinguishment charges—  21.9  
Plus: income tax expense37.9  31.5  
Plus: other expense, net2.4  2.1  
Plus: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.9) (0.2) 
Operating profit151.2  157.8  
Less: other expense, net2.4  2.1  
Less: non-cash pension settlement charges(0.1) —  
Less: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.9) (0.2) 
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense122.5  86.8  
EBITDA$272.3  $242.7  
Plus: restructuring charges7.7  11.2  
Plus: acquisition and integration related costs9.9  16.4  
Plus: non-cash asset impairment charges1.4  2.1  
Plus: non-cash pension settlement charges(0.1) —  
Plus: incremental COVID-19 costs, net0.9  —  
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, and businesses, net36.6  (4.1) 
Adjusted EBITDA$328.7  $268.3  
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 Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018
Net income$56.9
 $112.0
Plus: interest expense, net45.6
 26.3
Plus: debt extinguishment charges21.9
 
Plus: income tax expense31.5
 5.5
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense86.8
 64.1
EBITDA$242.7
 $207.9
Net income$56.9
 $112.0
Plus: interest expense, net45.6
 26.3
Plus: debt extinguishment charges21.9
 
Plus: income tax expense31.5
 5.5
Plus: other expense, net2.1
 10.2
Plus: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.2) (0.8)
Operating profit157.8

153.2
Less: other expense, net2.1
 10.2
Less: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.2) (0.8)
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense86.8
 64.1
EBITDA$242.7

$207.9
Plus: restructuring charges11.2
 10.1
Plus: acquisition-related costs16.4
 0.2
Plus: non-cash asset impairment charges2.1
 3.3
Plus: gain on disposal of properties, plants, equipment, and businesses, net(4.1) (6.1)
Adjusted EBITDA$268.3
 $215.4


The following table sets forth EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for our business segments, reconciled to the operating profit for each segment, for the six months ended April 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202019
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
Operating profit$113.3  $70.3  
Less: other expense, net3.9  3.2  
Less: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.9) (0.2) 
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense39.6  38.4  
EBITDA$149.9  $105.7  
Plus: restructuring charges3.8  8.0  
Plus: acquisition and integration related costs—  0.3  
Plus: non-cash impairment charges1.4  2.1  
Plus: non-cash pension settlement charges—  —  
Plus: incremental COVID-19 costs, net0.3  —  
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, and businesses, net(0.7) 1.5  
Adjusted EBITDA$154.7  $117.6  
Paper Packaging & Services
Operating profit$27.0  $65.5  
Less: other income, net(1.4) (0.9) 
Less: non-cash pension settlement charges(0.1) —  
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense78.0  43.0  
EBITDA$106.5  $109.4  
Plus: restructuring charges2.7  3.1  
Plus: acquisition and integration related costs9.9  16.1  
Plus: non-cash pension settlement charges(0.1) —  
Plus: incremental COVID-19 costs, net0.5  —  
Less: loss on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, and businesses, net37.5  —  
Adjusted EBITDA$157.0  $128.6  
Flexible Products & Services
Operating profit  $6.6  $17.2  
Less: other income, net(0.1) (0.2) 
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense3.0  3.3  
EBITDA$9.7  $20.7  
Plus: restructuring charges1.2  —  
Plus: incremental COVID-19 costs, net0.1  —  
Less: gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, and businesses, net—  (5.1) 
Adjusted EBITDA$11.0  $15.6  
Land Management
Operating profit$4.3  $4.8  
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense1.9  2.1  
EBITDA$6.2  $6.9  
Plus: restructuring charges—  0.1  
Less: loss on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, and businesses, net(0.2) (0.5) 
Adjusted EBITDA$6.0  $6.5  
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services   
Operating profit$70.3
 $78.4
Less: other expense, net3.2
 10.1
Less: equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax(0.2) (0.8)
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense38.4
 41.7
EBITDA$105.7
 $110.8
Plus: restructuring charges8.0
 9.8
Plus: acquisition-related costs0.3
 0.2
Plus: non-cash impairment charges2.1
 3.3
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, and businesses, net1.5
 (4.5)
Adjusted EBITDA$117.6
 $119.6
Paper Packaging & Services   
Operating profit$65.5
 $60.9
Less: other expense, net(0.9) 0.5
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense43.0
 16.7
EBITDA$109.4
 $77.1
Plus: restructuring charges3.1
 
Plus: acquisition-related costs16.1
 
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, and businesses, net
 
Adjusted EBITDA$128.6
 $77.1
Flexible Products & Services   
Operating profit$17.2
 $8.2
Less: other (income) expense, net(0.2) (0.4)
Plus: depreciation and amortization expense3.3
 3.6
EBITDA$20.7
 $12.2
Plus: restructuring charges
 0.3
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, and businesses, net(5.1) 
Adjusted EBITDA$15.6
 $12.5
Land Management   
Operating profit$4.8
 $5.7
Plus: depreciation, depletion and amortization expense2.1
 2.1
EBITDA$6.9
 $7.8
Plus: restructuring charges0.1
 
Less: (gain) loss on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, and businesses, net(0.5) (1.6)
Adjusted EBITDA$6.5
 $6.2

Net Sales
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Net sales were $2,270.7 million for the first six of 2020 compared with $2,110.3 million for the first halfsix of 2019 compared with $1,874.02019. The $160.4 million for the first half of 2018. The 12.6 percent increase was primarily due to the sales contributed by the acquired Caraustar operations, partially offset by volume declineslower volumes in certain regions.regions, lower average sale prices, the impact of foreign currency translation, and the divestment of the CPG business. See the "Segment Review" below for additional information on net sales by segment during the first halfsix months of 2019.2020.
Gross Profit

Gross profit was $463.3 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $421.5 million for the first halfsix of 2019 compared with $367.0 million for the first half of 2018.2019. The respective reasons for the improvement or decline in each segment are described below in the “Segment Review.” Gross profit margin was 20.020.4 percent and 19.620.0 percent for first halfsix months of 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A expenses increased 15.4 percent towere $256.5 million for the first six months of 2020 from $238.1 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 from $206.32019. The $18.4 million for the first half of 2018. This increase was primarily due to additional expenses attributable to the acquired Caraustar operations and increased amortization of intangible assets resulting from the acquisition of Caraustar, partially offset by a decrease in salariesdecreased performance based compensation and benefits costs.cost reduction activities. SG&A expenses were 11.3 percent of net sales for the first halfsix months of 20192020 compared with 11.011.3 percent of net sales for the first halfsix months of 2018.2019.
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring charges were $7.7 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $11.2 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 compared with $10.1 million for the first half of 2018.2019. See Note 74 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information on the restructuring charges reported during the first halfsix months of 2020.
Acquisition and Integration Related Costs
Acquisition and integration related costs were $9.9 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $16.4 million for the first six months of 2019.We completed the Caraustar Acquisition on February 11, 2019 and the Tholu Acquisition on June 11, 2019. The decrease in acquisition and integration related costs was primarily due to reduced expenses incurred in the first six months of 2020 relative to the first six months of 2019 in which costs were incurred in connection with the Caraustar Acquisition. See Note 2 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Impairment Charges
Non-cash asset impairment charges were $1.4 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $2.1 million for the first six months of 2019. See Note 7 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Gain on Disposal of Properties, Plants and Equipment, net
The gain on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net was $5.8$1.8 million and $6.1$5.8 million for the first halfsix months of 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively. See Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information on the gain reported during the first half of 2019.
Loss on Disposal of Businesses, net
The loss on disposal of business, net was $38.4 million and $1.7 million for the first halfsix months of 2019. There2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase was no loss on disposalprimarily due to divestiture of businesses, net for the first half of 2018. See Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.CPG business.
Financial Measures
Operating profit was $151.2 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $157.8 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 compared with $153.22019. Net income was $51.9 million for the first halfsix months of 2018. Net income was2020 compared with $56.9 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 compared with $112.02019. Adjusted EBITDA was $328.7 million for the first halfsix months of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA was2020 compared with $268.3 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 compared with $215.4 million for the first half of 2018.2019. The $52.9$60.4 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the contribution by the acquired Caraustar operations, improved gross profit,favorable timing of contractual pass through arrangements, and a reduction in SG&A efficiencies andexpense, partially offset by lower other expenses, net, which were primarily attributable to lower pension expenses and lower losses related to foreign currency and hedging activities.volumes.
Segment Review
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Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services
Net sales decreased 3.8 percent towere $1,171.3 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $1,229.5 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 compared with $1,278.1 million for the first half of 2018.2019. The $48.6$58.2 million decrease in net sales was primarily due to the impact of foreign currency translation and lower volumes in certain regions, partially offset by increases in sellingaverage sale prices as a result of raw material price decreases and corresponding contractual price adjustment mechanisms, partially offset by strategic pricing decisions.actions.
Gross profit was $237.1 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $219.6 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 compared with $235.32019. The $17.5 million increase in gross profit was primarily due to lower priced raw materials, the timing of contractual pass through arrangements, product mix shifts, and strategic pricing actions. Gross profit margin increased to 20.2 percent for the first six months of 2020 from 17.9 percent for the first six months of 2019.
Operating profit was $113.3 million for the first halfsix months of 2018.2020 compared with $70.3 million for the first six months of 2019. Adjusted EBITDA was $154.7 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $117.6 million for the first six months of 2019. The $15.7$37.1 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA was due primarily to the same factors that impacted gross profit and a reduction in the segment's SG&A expense due to cost reduction activities, a decrease in performance based compensation, and the segment receiving a smaller portion of allocated corporate costs.
Paper Packaging & Services
Net sales increased $240.4 million to $955.3 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $714.9 million for the first six months of 2019, primarily due to contribution from the acquired Caraustar operations, partially offset by decreased volumes, lower published containerboard and boxboard prices, and the divestment of the CPG business.
Gross profit was $195.0 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $162.2 million for the first six months of 2019. Gross profit margin was 20.4 percent and 22.7 percent for the first six months of 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase in gross profit was due primarily to the same factors that impacted net sales. The decrease in gross profit margin was due primarily to higher manufacturing costs.
Operating profit was $27.0 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $65.5 million for the first six months of 2019. The decrease in operating profit was primarily due to the loss on divestment of the CPG business due to the allocation of goodwill to the transaction. Adjusted EBITDA was $157.0 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $128.6 million for the first six months of 2019. The $28.4 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA was due to the same factors that impacted net sales and a reduction in the segment’s SG&A expense due to a decrease in performance based compensation and cost reduction activities, partially offset by the segment receiving a greater portion of allocated corporate costs.
Flexible Products & Services
Net sales decreased $21.7 million to $130.4 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $152.1 million for the first six months of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to continued demand softness and lower average sale prices.
Gross profit was $26.2 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $34.0 million for the first six months of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to the same factors that impacted net sales.sales, partially offset by the timing of contractual pass through arrangements for raw material price decreases. Gross profit margin decreasedincreased to 17.9 percent from 18.420.1 percent for the first six months ended April 30, 2019 to 2018, respectively.of 2020 from 22.4 percent for the first six months of 2019.
Operating profit was $70.3$6.6 million for the first halfsix months of 20192020 compared with $78.4$17.2 million for the first halfsix months of 2018.2019. Adjusted EBITDA was $117.6$11.0 million for the first halfsix months of 20192020 compared with $119.6$15.6 million for the first halfsix months of 2018.2019. The $2.0$4.6 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due primarily to the same factors that impacted net sales, partially offset by a reduction in segmentthe segment's SG&A expense.
Paper Packaging & Services
Net sales increased $297.2 million to $714.9 million for the first half of 2019 compared with $417.7 million for the first half of 2018, primarily due to $293.3 million of contribution from the acquired Caraustar operations and higher containerboard selling prices.

Gross profit was $162.2 million for the first half of 2019 compared with $93.2 million for the first half of 2018. Gross profit margin was 22.7 percent and 22.3 percent for the first half of 2019 and 2018, respectively. The increase in gross profit and gross profit margin was due primarily to $56.3 million of contribution from the acquired Caraustar operations, as well as higher containerboard prices and improved manufacturing efficiencies.
Operating profit was $65.5 million for the first half of 2019 compared with $60.9 million for the first half of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA was $128.6 million for the first half of 2019 compared with $77.1 million for the first half of 2018. The $51.5 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA was due primarily to $34.9 million of contribution from the acquired Caraustar operations and the other factors that impacted gross profit. The movement in operating profit remained flat in comparison to Adjusted EBITDA due to restructuring and acquisition-related costs.
Flexible Products & Services
Net sales decreased $12.0 million to $152.1 million for the first half of 2019 compared with $164.1 million for the first half of 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of foreign currency translation and volume decreases, partially offset by product mix.
Gross profit was $34.0 million for the first half of 2019 compared with $32.8 million for the first half of 2018. This increase was primarily due to improved manufacturing efficiencies, which also contributed to the increase in gross profit margin to 22.4 percent for the first half of 2019 from 20.0 percent for the first half of 2018.
Operating profit was $17.2 million for the first half of 2019 compared with $8.2 million for the first half of 2018. The increase in operating profit was primarilyexpense due to a $5.1 million gain on disposal of properties, plantsdecrease in performance based compensation and equipment, net, in the second quarter of 2019, acost reduction in SG&A expenses, and the other factors that impacted gross profit. Adjusted EBITDA was $15.6 million for the first half of 2019 compared with $12.5 million for the first half of 2018. The $3.1 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the same factors that impacted gross profit and a reduction in SG&A expenses.activities.
Land Management
Net sales decreased to $13.7 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $13.8 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 compared with $14.12019.
Operating profit increased to $4.3 million for the first halfsix months of 2018.
Operating profit decreased to2020 from $4.8 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 from $5.72019. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.0 million and $6.5 million for the first halfsix months of 2018. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.5 million2020 and $6.2 million for the first half of 2019, and 2018, respectively.
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Other Income Statement Changes
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net, was $60.0 million for the first six months of 2020 compared with $45.6 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 compared with $26.3 million for the first half of 2018.2019. The increase was primarily due to the incremental debt incurred in connection with the Caraustar Acquisition, partially offset by the impact of interest rate derivative financial assets.Acquisition.
U.S. and non-U.S. Income before Income Tax Expense
Refer toSee the following tables for details of the U.S. and non-U.S. income before income taxes and U.S. and non-U.S. income before Special Items.income taxes after eliminating the impact of non-cash asset impairment charges, non-cash pension settlement income, restructuring charges, acquisition and integration related costs, debt extinguishment charges, and (gains) losses on sales of businesses (collectively, "Adjustments").
Summary
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
 20202019
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated Net Sales38.7 %43.2 %
U.S. % of Consolidated Net Sales61.3 %56.8 %
100.0 %100.0 %
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T.89.4 %59.4 %
U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T.10.6 %40.6 %
100.0 %100.0 %
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before Adjustments57.0 %43.6 %
U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before Adjustments43.0 %56.4 %
100.0 %100.0 %

Non-U.S. I.B.I.T. Reconciliation
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202019
Non-U.S. I.B.I.T.$79.5  $52.4  
Non-cash asset impairment charges1.4  2.1  
Restructuring charges2.4  5.2  
Acquisition and integration related costs—  0.3  
Loss on sale of businesses, net—  1.7  
Total Non-U.S. Adjustments3.8  9.3  
Non-U.S. I.B.I.T. before Adjustments$83.3  $61.7  

U.S. I.B.I.T. Reconciliation
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
(in millions)20202019
U.S. I.B.I.T.$9.4  $35.8  
Non-cash pension settlement income(0.1) —  
Restructuring charges5.3  6.0  
Acquisition-related costs9.9  16.1  
Debt extinguishment charges—  21.9  
Loss on sale of businesses, net38.4  —  
Total U.S. Adjustments53.5  44.0  
U.S. I.B.I.T. before Adjustments$62.9  $79.8  
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Summary
 Six Months Ended April 30,
 2019 2018
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated Net Sales43.2% 52.2%
U.S. % of Consolidated Net Sales56.8% 47.8%
 100.0% 100.0%
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T.59.4% 45.9%
U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T.40.6% 54.1%
 100.0% 100.0%
Non-U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before Special Items43.6% 48.4%
U.S. % of Consolidated I.B.I.T. before Special Items56.4% 51.6%
 100.0% 100.0%

Non-U.S. I.B.I.T. Reconciliation
 Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018
Non-U.S. I.B.I.T.$52.4
 $53.6
Non-cash asset impairment charges2.1
 0.9
Restructuring charges5.2
 8.5
Acquisition-related costs0.3
 0.1
(Gain) loss on sale of businesses, net1.7
 
Total Non-U.S. Special Items9.3
 9.5
Non-U.S. I.B.I.T. before Special Items$61.7
 $63.1
U.S. I.B.I.T. Reconciliation
 Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)2019 2018
U.S. I.B.I.T.$35.8
 $63.1
Non-cash asset impairment charges
 2.4
Restructuring charges6.0
 1.6
Acquisition-related costs16.1
 0.1
Debt extinguishment charges21.9
 
Gain on sale of businesses, net
 
Total U.S. Special Items44.0
 4.1
U.S. I.B.I.T. before Special Items$79.8
 $67.2
I.B.I.T. is Income Before Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense
Our year to date income tax expense was computed in accordance with ASC 740-270 "Income Taxes - Interim Reporting." In accordance with this accounting standard, annual estimated tax expense is computed based on forecasted annual earnings and other forecasted annual amounts, including, but not limited to items such as uncertain tax positions and withholding taxes. Additionally, losses from jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance has been provided have not been included in the annual estimated tax rate. Income tax expense each quarter is provided for on a current year-to-date basis using the annual estimated tax rate, adjusted for discrete taxable events that occur during the interim period.
Income tax expense for the first halfsix months of 20192020 was $31.5$37.9 million on $88.2$88.9 million of pretax income and income tax expense for the first halfsix months of 20182019 was $5.5$31.5 million on $116.7$88.2 million of pretax income. In additionThe increase to income tax expense was primarily caused by changes in the expected mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions, non-deductible goodwill for tax purposes related to the timingsale of the annual tax expenseCPG business within the Paper Packaging & Services segment, and unfavorable one-time discrete items of $1.2 million that were recognized in the quarters in accordance with ASC 740-270, we also recorded tax expense and benefits related to the Tax Reform Act.period. The first halfsix months of 2019 reflectsreflect an incremental $2.3 million of tax expense related to the one-time transition tax liability, offset by the tax effect of foreign currency losses of $1.7 million recognized due to the tax effect of foreign currency losses of $1.7 million recognized due to a change in the permanent reinvestment assertion. Other discrete items included $6.6 million of tax benefits associated with the Caraustar Acquisition and refinancing costs as well as $2.3 million of tax expense associated with a foreign subsidiary divestiture. Other immaterial discrete items in the first halfsix months of 2019 resulted in a tax benefit of $4.0 million. During the first half of 2018, a $69.3 million tax benefit was recorded as a result of the re-measurement of deferred tax balances due to the reduction in the U.S. corporate income tax rate from enactment of the Tax Reform Act. This benefit was offset by a provisional estimate of $35.9 million related to the one-time transition tax liability included in the Tax Reform Act. Other immaterial discrete items in the first half of 2018 resulted in tax expense of $1.7 million.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the first halfsix months of 2020 and 2019 and 2018 was $13.6$8.2 million and $10.4$13.6 million, respectively. This increasedecrease was primarily due to increaseddecreased net operating profit of the Flexible Packaging JV during the first halfsix months of 20192020 compared to 2018.2019.
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.

Based on the factors noted above, net income attributable to Greif, Inc. was $43.7 million for the first six months of 2020 compared to $43.3 million for the first halfsix months of 2019 compared to $101.6 million for the first half of 2018.2019.
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) CHANGES
Foreign currency translation
In accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters,” the assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into United States Dollars at the rate of exchange existing at the end of the current period, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates over the month in which they are incurred. The cumulative translation adjustments, which represent the effects of translating assets and liabilities of our international operations, are presented in the condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The change in foreign currency translation, net of tax was loss of $55.4 million and $9.5 million for the first six months of 2020 and 2019, respectively. This change was primarily due to the strengthening of the dollar against significant currencies.
Derivative financial instruments
The change in derivative financial instruments, net of tax was a loss of $22.9 million and $15.7 million for the first six months of 2020 and 2019, respectively. This change was primarily due to an increased portfolio of interest rate swaps. See Note 7 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Minimum pension liability, net
Change in minimum pension liability, net for the first half of 2019 and 2018 was $(0.1) million and $1.8 million, respectively. The comprehensive income resulting from the change in minimum pension liabilitytax for the first six months of 2020 and 2019 was income of $23.0 million and 2018a loss of $0.1 million, respectively. This change was primarily due to changesthe remeasurement of defined benefit plans in valuation assumptions and the impactUnited States as a result of foreign currency translation.pension events discussed in Note 10 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form-10Q.
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BALANCE SHEET CHANGES
Working capitalCapital changes
The $248.1$23.7 million increasedecrease in accounts receivable to $704.8$640.5 million as of April 30, 20192020 from $456.7$664.2 million as of October 31, 20182019 was primarily due to $142.2 millionthe divestment of contribution from the acquired Caraustar operationsCPG business and changesa decrease in our international trade accounts receivables credit facilities. For a discussion of these changes, see "Liquidity and Capital Resources - International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities" and Note 4 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.net sales.
The $132.0$19.2 million increasedecrease in inventories to $421.5$339.0 million as of April 30, 20192020 from $289.5$358.2 million as of October 31, 20182019 was primarily due to $94.2 millionthe divestment of contribution from the acquired Caraustar operationsCPG business and increaseddecreased raw material purchases and prices, offset by a $2.5 million impact of foreign currency translation.purchases.
The $70.0$16.9 million increasedecrease in accounts payable to $473.8$418.3 million as of April 30, 20192020 from $403.8$435.2 million as of October 31, 20182019 was primarily due to $87.8 millionthe divestment of contribution from the acquired Caraustar operationsCPG business and timing of payments and increaseddecreased raw material prices, offset by decreased salespurchases and a $1.8 million impact of foreign currency translation.prices.
Other balance sheet changes
The $11.9$43.1 million increasedecrease in prepaid expensesgoodwill to $51.7$1,474.7 million as of April 30, 20192020 from $39.81,517.8 million as of October 31, 20182019 was primarily due to the timingdivestment of payments.the CPG business. See Note 3 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form-10Q for additional information.
The $12.1$36.3 million decrease in other currentintangible assets to $80.0$740.2 million as of April 30, 20192020 from $92.1$776.5 million as of October 31, 20182019 was primarily due to amortization. See Note 3 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form-10Q for additional information.
The $94.2 million decrease in properties, plants and equipment, net to $1,596.1 million as of April 30, 2020 from $1,690.3 million as of October 31, 2019 was primarily due to depreciation and fixed assets sold in the divestiture of the CPG business.
The $56.0 million decrease in accrued payroll and employee benefits to $86.4 million as of April 30, 2020 from $142.4 million as of October 31, 2019 was primarily due to annual incentive plan payments and a decrease in income tax receivables.accrued performance based compensation.
The $63.9 million decrease in long term debt to $2,595.1 million as of April 30, 2020 from $2,659.0 million as of October 31, 2019 was primarily due to repayments on term loans and accounts receivable financing facilities. See Note 6 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form-10Q for additional information.
The $39.5 million decrease in pension liabilities to $138.1 million as of April 30, 2020 from $177.6 million as of October 31, 2019 was primarily due to the remeasurement of two U.S. pension plans. See Note 10 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form-10Q for additional information.
The $24.7 million increase in other long term liabilities to $153.6 million as of April 30, 2020 from $128.9 million as of October 31, 2019 was primarily due to an increase of $15.6 million related to derivative financial instruments, and an increase of $6.8 million related to taxes. See Note 7 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form-10Q for additional information on our derivative financial instruments.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary sources of liquidity are operating cash flows and borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities, proceeds from the senior notes we have issued, and proceeds from our trade accounts receivable credit facilities. We use these sources to fund our working capital needs, capital expenditures, cash dividends, common stock repurchases and acquisitions. We anticipate continuing to fund these items in a like manner. We currently expect that operating cash flows, borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities, and proceeds from our trade accounts receivable credit facilities will be sufficient to fund our anticipated working capital, capital expenditures, cash dividends, stock purchases, debt repayment, potential acquisitions of businesses and other liquidity needs for at least 12 months. Moreover, as a result of the Tax Reform Act, if distributions from operations outside the United States are needed to fund working capital needs, capital expenditures, cash dividends, common stock repurchases, or acquisitions in the United States, there would be no additional U.S. taxes on such distributions.
Capital Expenditures

During the first six months of 20192020 and 2018,2019, we invested $53.5$65.4 million (excluding $2.3$2.8 million for purchases of and investments in timber properties) and $51.9$63.6 million (excluding $4.9$2.3 million for purchases of and investments in timber properties), respectively, in capital expenditures.
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We expectanticipate future capital expenditures, excluding the potential purchases of and investments in timber properties, to be approximately $160.0ranging from $141.0 million to $180.0$161.0 million in 2019.2020. This is a reduction in previously stated estimates due to economic uncertainty from the current COVID-19 pandemic. We anticipate that these expenditures will replace and improve existing equipment and fund new facilities.
Noncontrolling Interest
We have conditional contractual obligations to redeem the outstanding equity interest of certain noncontrolling interest holders in certain of our joint ventures at which time we may incur additional cash outflows.United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility
On November 15, 2018, one ofSeptember 24, 2019, we amended and restated the noncontrolling interest owners of one of our Paper Packaging & Services joint ventures exercised its put option to require us to purchase all of its ownership interest. Subsequently,existing receivable financing facility in the first quarter of 2019, we entered intoUnited States to establish a stock purchase agreement$275.0 million United States Trade Accounts Receivables Credit Facility (the "U.S. Receivables Facility") with another noncontrolling interest owner of this same Paper Packaging & Services joint venture. On January 9, 2019, we made a payment, in full of $10.1 million to the noncontrolling interest owner who had exercised its put option and made a payment of $1.8 million to the other owner pursuant to such stock purchase agreement.several financial institutions. The U.S. Receivables Facility matures on September 24, 2020. As of April 30, 2020, $246.5 million, net of deferred financing costs of $0.3 million, was outstanding under the U.S. Receivable Facility. This was reported in 'Long-term debt' on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets because we intend to refinance this obligation on a long-term basis and have the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the agreement or entering into a new financing arrangement.
We may terminate the U.S. Receivables Facility at any time upon five days prior written notice. The U.S. Receivables Facility is secured by certain of our United States trade accounts receivables and bears interest at a variable rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or an applicable base rate, plus a margin, or a commercial paper rate plus a margin. Interest is payable on a monthly basis and the principal balance is payable upon termination of the U.S. Receivables Facility. See Note 1 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for discussion of ASU 2020-04 "Reference Rate Reform" for the Company's considerations of the impact of reference rate reform on contracts utilizing LIBOR rates. The U.S. Receivables Facility also contains certain covenants and events of default, which are substantially the same as the covenants under the 2019 there was noCredit Agreement. As of April 30, 2020, we were in compliance with these covenants. Proceeds of the U.S. Receivables Facility are available for working capital and general corporate purposes.
See Note 6 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities
On April 17, 2020, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. and Greif Coordination Center BVBA, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc., amended and restated the Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Financing Agreement (the "European RFA"). The European RFA provides an accounts receivable financing facility of up to €100.0 million ($108.2 million as of April 30, 2020) secured by certain European accounts receivable. The $89.7 million outstanding liabilityon the European RFA as of April 30, 2020 is reported as 'Long-term debt' on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets because we intend to refinance these obligations on a long-term basis and have the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the respective agreement or payment relatedentering into new financing arrangements.
See Note 6 to these two transactions.the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Borrowing Arrangements
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
(in millions)April 30,
2020
October 31,
2019
2019 Credit Agreement - Term Loans$1,570.3  $1,612.2  
Senior Notes due 2027494.7  494.3  
Senior Notes due 2021216.1  221.7  
Accounts receivable credit facilities336.2  351.6  
2019 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility73.7  76.1  
Other debt0.2  0.4  
2,691.2  2,756.3  
Less: current portion83.8  83.7  
Less: deferred financing costs12.3  13.6  
Long-term debt, net$2,595.1  $2,659.0  
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(in millions)April 30,
2019
 October 31,
2018
2019 Credit Agreement - Term Loans$1,654.1
 $
2017 Credit Agreement - Term Loan
 277.5
Senior Notes due 2027493.9
 
Senior Notes due 2021222.2
 226.5
Senior Notes due 2019
 249.1
Accounts receivable credit facilities259.3
 150.0
2019 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility320.0
 
2017 Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility
 3.8
Other debt0.9
 0.7
 2,950.4
 907.6
Less: current portion83.8
 18.8
Less: deferred financing costs14.8
 4.7
Long-term debt, net$2,851.8

$884.1

2019 Credit Agreement
On February 11, 2019, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated senior secured credit agreement (the “2019 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of financial institutions. The 2019 Credit Agreement amended, restated and replaced in its entirety the prior $800.0 million senior secured credit agreement (the "2017 Credit Agreement"), which is described below. Our obligations under the 2019 Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of our U.S. subsidiaries and non-U.S. subsidiaries.
The 2019 Credit Agreement provides for (a) an $800.0 million secured revolving credit facility, consisting of a $600.0 million multicurrency facility and a $200.0 million U.S. dollar facility, maturing on February 11, 2024, (b) a $1,275.0 million secured term loan A-1 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on April 30, 2019 and continuing through maturity on January 31, 2024, and (c) a $400.0 million secured term loan A-2 facility with quarterly principal installments commencing on April 30, 2019 and continuing through maturity on January 31, 2026. In addition, we have an option to add an aggregate of $700.0 million to the secured revolving credit facility under the 2019 Credit Agreement with the agreement of the lenders.
We used borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement, together with the net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes due March 1, 2027 (described below), to fund the purchase price of the Caraustar Acquisition, to redeem our $250.0 million Senior

Notes due August 1, 2019 (the "Senior Notes due 2019"), to repay outstanding borrowings under the 2017 Credit Agreement, to fund ongoing working capital and capital expenditure needs and for general corporate purposes, and to pay related fees and expenses. Interest is based on either a Eurodollar rate or a base rate that resets periodically plus a calculated margin amount. On February 11, 2019, proceeds from borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement were used to pay the obligations outstanding under the 2017 Credit Agreement.
The 2019 Credit Agreement contains certain covenants, which include financial covenants that require us to maintain a certain leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. The leverage ratio generally requires that, at the end of any fiscal quarter, we will not permit the ratio of (a) our total consolidated indebtedness, to (b) our consolidated net income plus depreciation, depletion and amortization, interest expense (including capitalized interest), income taxes, and minus certain extraordinary gains and non-recurring gains (or plus certain extraordinary losses and non-recurring losses) and plus or minus certain other items for the preceding twelve months (as used in this paragraph only, “EBITDA”) to be greater than 4.75 to 11.00 and stepping down annually by 0.25 increments beginning on July 31, 2020 to 4.00 on July 31, 2023. The interest coverage ratio generally requires that, at the end of any fiscal quarter, we will not permit the ratio of (a) our consolidated EBITDA, to (b) our consolidated interest expense to the extent paid or payable, to be less than 3.00 to 1,1.00, during the applicable preceding twelve month period.
The terms As of April 30, 2020, we were in compliance with the 2019 Credit Agreement contain restrictive covenants which limit our ability, among other things, to incur additional indebtedness or issue certain preferred stock, pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions, or make certain investments; create restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments to us; create certain liens; transfer or sell certain assets; merge or consolidate; enter into certain transactions with our affiliates; and designate subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications.
The repayment of this facility is secured by a security interest in our personal property and the personal property of certain of our U.S. subsidiaries, including equipment and inventory and certain intangible assets, as well as a pledge of the capital stock of substantially all of our U.S. subsidiaries, and will be secured, in part, by the capital stock of the non-U.S. borrowers. However, in the event that we receive and maintain an investment grade rating from either Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, we may request the release of such collateral.
The 2019 Credit Agreement provides for events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), which include, among others, nonpayment of principal or interest when due, breach of covenants or other agreements in the 2019 Credit Agreement, defaults in payment of certain other indebtedness and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency.Agreement.
See Note 96 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional disclosures regarding the 2019 Credit Agreement.
2017 Credit Agreement
We and certain of our international subsidiaries were borrowers under the 2017 Credit Agreement. The 2017 Credit Agreement provided for an $800.0 million revolving multicurrency credit facility and a $300.0 million term loan. As described above, on February 11, 2019, proceeds from borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement were used to pay the obligations outstanding under the 2017 Credit Agreement.
See Note 9 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional disclosures regarding the 2017 Credit Agreement.information.
Senior Notes due 2027
On February 11, 2019, we issued $500.0 million of 6.50% Senior Notes due March 1, 2027 (the "Senior Notes due 2027"). Interest on the Senior Notes due 2027 is payable semi-annually commencing on September 1, 2019. Our obligations under the Senior Notes due 2027 are guaranteed by our U.S. subsidiaries that guarantee the 2019 Credit Agreement, as described above. We used the net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes due 2027, together with borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement, to fund the purchase price of the Caraustar Acquisition, to redeem all of our Senior Notes due 2019, to repay outstanding borrowings under the 2017 Credit Agreement, and to pay related fees and expenses. The terms of the Senior Notes due 2027 are governed by an Indenture that contains restrictive covenants that limit our ability, among other things, to incur additional indebtedness or issue certain preferred stock, pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions, or make certain investments; create certain liens; enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and designate subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications as set forth in the Indenture.various covenants. Certain of these covenants will be suspended if the Senior Notes due 2027 achieve investment grade ratings from both Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings and no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing. As of April 30, 2020, we were in compliance with these covenants.

See Note 6 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
Senior Notes due 2021
Our Luxembourg subsidiary has issued €200.0 million of 7.375% Senior Notes due July 15, 2021 (the "Senior Notes due 2021"). Interest on the Senior Notes due 2021 is payable semi-annually. The Senior Notes due 2021 are guaranteed on a senior basis by Greif, Inc. The Senior Notes due 2021 are governed by an Indenture that contains various covenants. As of April 30, 2019,2020, we arewere in compliance with these covenants.
On April 1, 2019, we redeemed all of our outstanding Senior Notes due 2019, which were issued on July 28, 2009 for $250.0 million. The total redemption price for the Senior Notes due 2019 was $253.9 million, which was equalSee Note 6 to the aggregate principal amount outstanding of $250.0 million plus a premium of $3.9 million. The payment of the redemption price was funded by our borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement.
See Note 9 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional disclosures regarding the Senior Notes discussed above.
United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility
On September 26, 2018, we amended and restated our existing receivables facility in the United States to establish a $150.0 million United States Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facility (the "U.S. Receivables Facility") with a financial institution. The U.S. Receivables Facility matures on September 26, 2019. The $150.0 million outstanding balance under the U.S. Receivable Facility as of April 30, 2019 is reported in long-term debt in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets because we intend to refinance the obligation on a long-term basis and have the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the agreement or entering into a new financing arrangement.
We can terminate the U.S. Receivables Facility at any time upon five days prior written notice. The U.S. Receivables Facility is secured by certain of our United States trade accounts receivables and bears interest at a variable rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or an applicable base rate, plus a margin, or a commercial paper rate plus a margin. Interest is payable on a monthly basis and the principal balance is payable upon termination of the U.S. Receivables Facility. The U.S. Receivables Facility also contains certain covenants and events of default, which are materially similar to the 2019 Credit Agreement covenants. As of April 30, 2019, we are in compliance with these covenants. Proceeds of the U.S. Receivables Facility are available for working capital and general corporate purposes.
See Note 9 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional disclosures regarding the U.S. Receivables Facility.
International Trade Accounts Receivable Credit Facilities
In 2012, Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V. ("the Main SPV") and Greif Coordination Center BVBA, our indirect wholly owned subsidiary ("Seller") entered into the Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “European RPA”) with affiliates of a major international bank. On April 17, 2019, the Main SPV and Seller amended and extended the term of the European RPA through April 17, 2020. Under the European RPA, as amended, the maximum amount of receivables that may be sold and outstanding under the European RPA at any time is €100.0 million ($111.5 million as of April 30, 2019). Under the terms of the European RPA, we have the ability to loan excess cash to the Purchasing Bank Affiliates in the form of a subordinated loan receivable.
Under the terms of the European RPA, we agreed to sell trade receivables meeting certain eligibility requirements in exchange for an initial purchase price, based on a formula, approximating 75 percent to 90 percent of the eligible receivables. The remaining deferred purchase price is settled upon collection of receivables.
In October 2007, Greif Singapore Pte. Ltd., our indirect wholly owned subsidiary, entered into the Singapore Receivable Purchase Agreement (the “Singapore RPA”) with a major international bank. The maximum amount of receivables to be financed under the Singapore RPA is 15.0 million Singapore Dollars ($11.0 million as of April 30, 2019).
Under the terms of the Singapore RPA, we agreed to sell trade receivables in exchange for an initial purchase price, based on a formula, of approximately 90 percent of the eligible receivables. The remaining deferred purchase price is settled upon collection of the receivables.
During the first quarter of 2019, a parent-level guarantee was added to the European RPA and the Singapore RPA. A parent-level guarantee nullifies legal isolation and true-sale accounting treatment because a parent-level guarantee is a form of continuing involvement. Therefore, we do not remove from accounts receivable the amount of proceeds received from the initial purchase price, and the European RPA and Singapore RPA are now presented as long-term debt in the interim condensed consolidated balance sheet. We intend to refinance the obligations on a long-term basis and have the intent and ability to consummate a long-term refinancing by exercising the renewal option in the agreements or entering into a new financing arrangement.

Prior to the first quarter of 2019, the structure of the European RPA and the Singapore RPA provided for a legal true sale, on a revolving basis, of the receivables transferred from our various subsidiaries to the respective purchasers. The remaining (deferred) purchase price was settled upon collection of the receivables. Therefore, we removed from accounts receivable the amount of proceeds received from the initial purchase price since they met the applicable criteria of ASC 860, “Transfers and Servicing,” and we continued to recognize the deferred purchase price in other current assets or other current liabilities, as appropriate. The receivables were sold on a non-recourse basis with the total funds in the servicing collection accounts pledged to the banks between settlement dates. The cash initially received, along with the deferred purchase price, related to the sale or ultimate collection of the underlying receivables and was not subject to significant other risks given their short term nature. Therefore, we reflected all cash flows under the accounts receivable sales programs as operating cash flows on the our interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
See Note 4 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding these various RPAs.information.
Interest Rate Derivatives
We have various borrowing facilities which charge interest based on the one month U.S. dollar LIBOR rate plus an interest spread. Refer to Note 1 to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for discussion of ASU 2020-04 "Reference Rate Reform" for the Company's considerations of the impact of reference rate reform on contracts utilizing LIBOR rates.
In 2020, the Company entered into four forward starting interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $200.0 million effective July 15, 2021. The Company receives variable rate interest payments based upon one month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Company is obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.90% plus a spread.
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In 2019, we entered into six interest rate swaps related to the debt incurred with the acquisition of Caraustar. See "Borrowing Arrangements - 2019 Credit Agreement". These six interest rate swaps have a total notional amount of $1,300.0 million that amortize to $200.0 million over a five year term. The outstanding notional amount as of April 30, 2020 is $1,000.0 million. We receive variable rate interest payments based upon 1one month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return we are obligated to pay interest at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.49%.
In 2017, we entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $300.0 million and received variable rate interest payments based upon one month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return we are obligated to pay interest at a fixed rate of 1.19% plus an interest spread.
These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the gain or loss on these derivative instruments are reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transactions and in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.
See Note 10 and Note 157 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional disclosures regarding the interest rate derivatives.information.
Foreign Exchange Hedges
We conduct business in international currencies and are subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. Our objective is to reduce volatility associated with foreign exchange rate changes to allow management to focus its attention on business operations. Accordingly, we enter into various contracts that change in value as foreign exchange rates change to protect the value of certain existing foreign currency assets and liabilities, commitments and anticipated foreign currency cash flows.
As of April 30, 2020, and October 31, 2019, we had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts in the notional amount of $139.3$193.5 million, ($194.4and $275.0 million, as of October 31, 2018).respectively.
See Note 107 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional disclosures regarding the foreign exchange hedges.information.
Cross Currency Swap
We have operations and investments in various international locations and are subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. On March 6, 2018, we entered into a cross currency interest rate swap agreement that synthetically swaps $100.0 million of fixed rate debt to Euro denominated fixed rate debt at a rate of 2.35%. The agreement is designated as a net investment hedge for accounting purposes and will mature on March 6, 2023. Accordingly, the gain or loss on this derivative instrument is included in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income until the net investment is sold, diluted, or liquidated. Interest payments received for the cross currency swap are excluded from the net investment hedge effectiveness assessment and are recorded in interest expense, net on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.
See Note 10 and Note 157 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statementsInterim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional disclosures regarding the cross currency swap.information.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
In 2020, the Company entered into 4 forward starting interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $200.0 million effective July 15, 2021. The Company completedreceives variable rate interest payments based upon one month U.S. dollar LIBOR, and in return the Caraustar Acquisition on February 11, 2019. AsCompany is obligated to pay interest at a resultweighted-average interest rate of the Caraustar Acquisition, there have been signification changes in the quantitative disclosures over the financial instruments from the disclosures contained in the 2018 Form 10-K.
Financial Instruments

As of April 30, 2019 (Dollars in millions)
 Expected Maturity Date    
 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 
After
2023
 Total 
Fair
Value
2019 Credit Agreement: 
               
Scheduled amortizations$42
 $84
 $131
 $148
 $147
 $45
 $597
 $597
Scheduled maturity
 
 
 $
 
 $1,377
 $1,377
 $1,377
Average interest rate (1)
4.22% 4.22% 4.22% 4.22% 4.22% 4.22% 4.22%  
Senior Notes due 2021:               
Scheduled maturity
 
 $222
 
 
 
 $222
 $255
Average interest rate7.38% 7.38% 7.38% 
 
 
 7.38%  
Senior Notes due 2027:               
Scheduled maturity
 
 
 
 
 $500
 $500
 $517
Average interest rate6.50% 6.50% 6.50% 6.50% 6.50% 6.50% 6.50%  
Receivables Facilities: 
               
Scheduled maturity$259
 
 
 
 
 
 $259
 $259
(1) Variable rate specified is based on LIBOR or an alternative base rate0.90% plus a calculated margin as of April 30, 2019. The rates presented are not intended to project our expectations for the future.

Financial Instruments

As of October 31, 2018 (Dollars in millions)
 Expected Maturity Date    
 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 
After
2023
 Total 
Fair
Value
2017 Credit Agreement: 
               
Scheduled amortizations$19
 $30
 $23
 $
 $
 $
 $72
 $72
Scheduled maturity
 
 
 $209
 
 
 $209
 $209
Average interest rate (1)
3.37% 3.37% 3.37% 3.37% 3.37% 
 3.37%  
Senior Notes due 2019: 
               
Scheduled maturity$249
 
 
 
 
 
 $249
 $257
Average interest rate7.75% 
 
 
 
 
 7.75%  
Senior Notes due 2021:               
Scheduled maturity
 
 227
 
 
 
 $227
 $263
Average interest rate7.38% 7.38% 7.38% 
 
 
 7.38%  
Receivables Facility: 
               
Scheduled maturity$150
 
 
 
 
 
 $150
 $150
(1) Variable rate specified is based on LIBOR or an alternative base rate plus a calculated margin as of October 31, 2018. The rates presented are not intended to project our expectations for the future.

spread.
There have been no other significant changes in the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about our market risk from the disclosures contained in the 20182019 Form 10-K.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company completed the Caraustar Acquisition on February 11, 2019. The scope of the Company's assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2019, will not include the Caraustar Acquisition. This exclusion is in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's general guidance that an assessment of a recently acquired business may be omitted from the Company's scope in the year of acquisition.
There havehas been no other changeschange in our internal control over financial reporting that haveoccurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or areis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
With the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, our management has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report:
Information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission;
Information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure; and
Our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Risks Related to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and will continue to have for the foreseeable future, a significant adverse impact on the global economy. Due to the size and breadth of this pandemic, all of the direct and indirect consequences of COVID-19 are not yet known and will likely continue to emerge over time. The most significant risks and uncertainties presented to Greif by this pandemic are discussed below.
The current COVID-19 pandemic could have material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, governmental authorities throughout the world have implemented numerous measures to try to reduce the spread and impact of the virus, including quarantines, shelter in place, and shutdowns of so-called “nonessential” businesses. Under the guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and similar designations by governmental authorities throughout the world, the products we manufacture and the services we provide have been deemed “essential” and, as a result, governments in every country in which we do business have allowed our operations to continue without disruption. However, a significant number of our customers or our customer’s end use markets are deemed nonessential under some governmental orders or have suspended operations due to a decreased demand for their products resulting from the negative economic conditions. For the markets we serve, for example, we have seen a softening in demand within the textile, automotive, durable goods and lubricant industries offset by an increase in demand, which may be temporary, from the food, pharmaceutical and household goods industries. Nevertheless, even where governments permit nonessential businesses to operate, the lack of demand for our customer’s products may translate into a lack of demand for our products.
The persistence or further deterioration of economic conditions and continued disruption to our customers or the global supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic could have a significant negative impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. To mitigate these risks we have organized a taskforce at the global and regional levels to develop and implement operational plans to ensure we are as prepared as possible to continue supplying our products and services to our customers. Our primary concern is the health and safety of our workforce. In that regard, we have implemented precautionary measures, which are on-going, to help minimize the risk of our employees being exposed to the virus, including providing the following:
Alternative work arrangements including working remotely where possible;
Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of our physical locations;
Temperature screenings and face coverings and other personal protective equipment, as needed, for employees;
Restricted third-party visits to our facilities, where possible; and
Temporary elimination of work-related travel.
As a result of the quickly evolving developments associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant economic uncertainties and volatility, including the severity of the disease, the duration of the pandemic, actions taken and to be taken by governmental authorities to mitigate the spread and contain potential new outbreaks, we cannot at this time predict the overall impact to our business. Some of the factors we believe could have a material adverse effect on our business operations, financial condition, cash flows and results of operation from the COVID-19 outbreak include the following:
We could lose key customers who go out-of-business due to the adverse consequences of COVID-19 on their business;
We could experience a material reduction in the demand for our products and services for an extended period of time;
Although to date we have been able to obtain a sufficient supply of raw materials, we could experience a reduction in our production capabilities if we cannot secure sufficient supplies of key raw materials;
We could incur significant raw material price increases, which would likely have an adverse effect on our operating margins, such as the recent significant Old Corrugated Containers (“OCC”) price increases which is the largest raw material used in our PPS business;
We could face extended facility closures if we experience an outbreak of the virus in a manufacturing facility or temporary downtime if demand for our products is dramatically reduced;
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We have already incurred additional costs as a result of keeping our employees safe at work and expenditures to enable our office employees to work remotely, and these costs could become material as the pandemic continues;
We could be subjected to increased cyber security threats if our office employees continue to work remotely for an extended period of time;
We could be subjected to risks related to the global nature of our business, including material fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and compliance matters applicable to export controls, sanctions and anti-corruption laws and regulations;
We may not be able to meet, or it may take longer to realize, the projected synergies, cost savings, operating efficiencies and other benefits from the Caraustar acquisition;
Our internal controls may be adversely affected as the need for working remotely extends, which could result in a significant deficiency or material weakness in our internal controls;
Our ability to execute necessary business functions in an efficient and uninterrupted fashion is highly dependent upon the Internet and related technology. Because many business are deploying a remote workforce as a result of COVID-19, Internet usage has increased significantly. A significant interruption or major failure of the Internet would substantially impair our ability to perform daily functions on a timely basis and could result in a material adverse impact on our operations.
In addition, reactions to COVID-19 by federal and state governmental agencies, including the Federal Reserve, and consumers could lead to higher inflation, which can in turn result in an increase in our costs. In addition, inflation may cause changes in interest rates, which could affect the borrowing rates under our credit facilities.
There have been no other material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in the 20182019 Form 10-K under Part I, Item 1A –– Risk Factors.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Disclosure of Information Otherwise Required to be Disclosed in Form 8-K
Item 5.02(e) of Form 8-K – Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On June 1, 2020, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the Greif, Inc. Nonqualified Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan (the “NQSP”).
Participation in the NQSP is limited to executive officers of the Company who do not participate in the Company’s Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan or the Company’s Defined Contribution Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan. Under the NQSP, participants that are employed by the Company on December 31 of each year will be credited with a contribution equal to 6% of the excess, if any, of the sum of the participant’s base salary and annual short-term incentive plan bonus payment accrued in connection with the fiscal year ending within such calendar year, over the maximum compensation limit considered by the Company’s 401(k) Plan (currently $285,000). Accounts of participants will also be credited with interest calculated using the discount rate used to calculate the present value of the Company’s future obligations under the Greif Pension Plan.
NQSP benefits are subject to vesting. In general, benefits vest on the earliest of: (a) the completion of at least ten years of vesting service (as credited under the Company’s 401(k) Plan); (b) the attainment of age 65; (c) death; (d) disability; or (e) certain terminations following a change in control of the Company. NQSP benefits represent unfunded obligations of the Company.
The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Greif, Inc. Nonqualified Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan and the form of the participation letter to be executed by participants in the NQSP, copies of which are filed as Exhibit 10.3 and Exhibit 10.4, respectively, to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which documents are incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a.) Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description of Exhibit
Exhibit No.DescriptionAssignment agreement dated March 31, 2020, by and among Greif Receivables Funding LLC, Greif Packaging LLC, Custom Packaging Group LLC, the other Originators party hereto, Greif, Inc., the Investors, Administrators and Managing Agents party hereto and Bank of ExhibitAmerica, N.A., as Agent.
Amendment agreement dated April 17, 2020, between Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. Trading as Rabobank London, Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A, Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corporation B.V., Cooperage Receivables Finance B.V., Stichting Cooperage Receivables Finance Holding, Greif Service Belgium BVBA, Greif, Inc., the Originators as described herein and Trust International Management (T.I.M.) B.V.)
Nonqualified Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2020
Form Nonqualified Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan Participation Letter
Amended and Restated Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective June 1, 2008
Amended and Restated Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan Amendment No. 1, dated December 20, 2010
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a — 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a —14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a — 14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
101The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2019,2020, formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss), (ii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow and (iv) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereto duly authorized.
GREIF, INC.
(Registrant)
Greif, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: June 7, 20194, 2020/s/ Lawrence A. Hilsheimer
Lawrence A. Hilsheimer,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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