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title: "Ardagh Group publishes Q2 2026 trading update presentation on improved AMP outlook, AGP cost pressures"
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description: "Ardagh Group reported Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA growth of 6% to USD 410 million, driven by a 13% revenue increase. AMP segment EBITDA rose 14%, while AGP fell 4% due to cost pressures. Ardagh warned of inflationary impacts, launched the 'Clearly Ardagh' initiative, and confirmed the Germersheim plant closure in Q3 2026. Net leverage stood at 5.5x with USD 1.44 billion in liquidity."
datetime: "2026-07-23T11:22:11.000Z"
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# Ardagh Group publishes Q2 2026 trading update presentation on improved AMP outlook, AGP cost pressures

-   Ardagh flagged 6% growth in Q2 adjusted EBITDA to USD 410 million on revenue up 13% to USD 2.79 billion. \* AMP drove the gain with adjusted EBITDA up 14%, despite shipments down 1% on a 6% decline in the Americas. \* AGP adjusted EBITDA fell 4% as higher input, operating, and overhead costs outweighed a 3% rise in global shipments. \* AGP warned of increased inflationary pressures, launched the “Clearly Ardagh” glass transformation initiative, confirmed the Germersheim plant closure in Q3 2026. \* Cash and available liquidity totaled USD 1.44 billion at June 30; ARGID Group net leverage stood at 5.5x. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Ardagh Group SA published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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