Pactiv

Pactiv is a leading producer of specialty packaging products, with sales of $3.1 billion. Pactiv has three operating segments: Consumer Products, Foodservice/Food Packaging, and Protective and Flexible Packaging. Its consumer products include plastic, aluminum and paper-based products, such as waste bags, food storage bags, and disposable tableware and cookware. Its foodservice/food packaging products include foam, clear plastic, aluminum, pressed paperboard and molded-fiber packaging for customers in the food distribution channel, including wholesalers, supermarkets and …

…Margins impacted by high raw material costs Protective Pkg. Restructuring<Tab/>Positive<Tab/>Margins finally showing signs of improvement New Product Initiatives<Tab/>Positive <Tab/>1-3 new products per year Share Repurchase / Insider Activity<Tab/>Positive<Tab/>PTV has bought 5% of its shares YTD w/ more to come Morgan Stanley Report