BALL: Leadership change · Company disclosure

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. ​ On October 19, 2026, Ball Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Kathleen Pitre, President of the Company’s Beverage Packaging North and Central America business, will be leaving the Company and Carey Causey, Chief Growth Officer of the Company, has been appointed President of the Company’s Beverage Packaging North and Central America business. The Company also announced that Mandy Glew, President of the Company’s Beverage Packaging EMEA business, will retire from the Company on January 31, 2027 and will step down from her role as President of the Company’s Beverage Packaging EMEA business effective December 31, 2026. Ms. Glew will assist with transition activities and will remain as a non-officer employee through January 31, 2027. Scott A. Vail, Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer of the Company, will become President of the Company’s Beverage Packaging EMEA business effective January 1, 2027. ​ The Company appreciates the contributions of Ms. Pitre and Ms. Glew during their tenure and wish each of them the best in their future endeavors. The departures are not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its accounting practices, financial statements, internal controls, or operations. ​ ​ Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. ​ Also on October 19, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the departure of Ms. Pitre and the appointments of Mr. Vail and Ms. Causey. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1. In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Current Report on Form 8-K, this press release is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be dee