Ranpak Holdings: Prospects Improving, But More Share Dilution Likely

Carles Diaz Caron
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Summary

  • Ranpak Holdings Corp. is facing significant revenue declines due to decreased demand for non-essential manufactured products.
  • The company is implementing an aggressive cost reduction strategy and postponing projects to preserve cash until the macroeconomic outlook improves.
  • Revenues are expected to start increasing in the second half of 2023, and profit margins have significantly improved.
  • Some share dilution will likely be needed in order to pay down some debt as cash from operations is still not enough to cover interest expenses and capital expenditures.
  • This represents a high-risk/high-reward investment only for investors with a high appetite for risk.

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Investment thesis

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE:PACK) faces a complex macroeconomic scenario that has negatively impacted consumers' demand for its products as a consequence of weakening purchasing power and growing fears of a potential recession. The products

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