Reg FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 2, 2019 (June 26, 2019)   GREIF, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)   Delaware   001-00566 31-4388903 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 425 Winter Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (740) 549-6000 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)     Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock GEF New York Stock Exchange Class B Common Stock GEF-B New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ¨ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):   ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Section 7 - Regulation FD   Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure On June 26, 2019, management of Greif, Inc. (the "Company") hosted an Investor Day presentation and webcast with interested investors (the “Investor Day presentation”) that, among other matters, provided an overview of the Company and its business performance and strategy; reviewed the Caraustar acquisition and how it complements the Company’s portfolio; announced the exploration of strategic alternatives for the consumer packaging business and related mill assets, including the potential sale thereof; highlighted new margin enhancement and growth opportunities around the business; and provided new fiscal year 2022 financial commitments. The file transcript of the Investor Day presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. On June 26, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing highlights of the 2019 Investor Day. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.   (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 File transcript of Investor Day presentation organized by management of Greif, Inc. on June 26, 2019. 99.2 Press release issued by Greif, Inc. on June 26, 2019 announcing highlights of the 2019 Investor Day. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.     GREIF, INC. Date: July 2, 2019 By /s/ Lawrence A. Hilsheimer     Lawrence A. Hilsheimer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer