Ardagh Glass Finance plc - Irish Stock Exchange

• Continue to Apply Advanced Technology and Technical Expertise to Improve Quality, Service,
Profitability and Cash Flow. Ardagh’s goal is to be the most profitable glass container producer in
the markets in which it operates, with a low cost base, highly efficient machinery, strong
technological expertise and a highly motivated workforce. Through the technology and
manufacturing business of Heye International, which designs, manufactures and commissions
glass container plants, and the deployment of the best technology available globally, Ardagh
intends to increase productivity through the continuing development and transfer of expertise
and best practices across its operations.
• Focus on High-Growth Glass Intensive Segments. Ardagh focuses its marketing efforts and
production capacity on relatively high-growth glass segments in which it can maintain or achieve
competitive pricing levels, such as the premium beer segment. Ardagh also focuses on segments
that we believe have potential to substitute high-value added glass containers for alternative
forms of packaging.
• Improve Product Mix and Diversify Customer Base. Ardagh has and will continue to improve its
product mix by replacing lower margin business with higher margin business as opportunities
arise. Ardagh will continue to develop long-term customer partnerships and selectively pursue
business arrangements with customers that will provide it with growth opportunities.
• Careful Evaluation and Pursuit of Strategic Opportunities in the Medium and Long Term. Ardagh
will continue to consider acquiring businesses in the medium and long term in line with its
strategic objectives which include the realization of attractive returns on investment and the
generation of significant free cash flow. In addition, Ardagh may selectively explore business
opportunities for establishing operations in new markets to meet the geographic and other needs
of current and potential customers.
Recent Developments
Subject to confirmation in our annual report for 2009 to be published later this year, our
expectations with respect to business performance in the fourth quarter of 2009 are as follows:
• EBITDA to be in-line with the fourth quarter of 2008;
• the positive cashflow momentum evident in the third quarter of 2009 continued in the fourth
quarter;
• our inventory reduction initiative came to a successful conclusion in the fourth quarter;
• capital expenditure for the 2009 fiscal year to be confirmed at A105 million; and
• our year-end liquidity position to be in-line with target.
The Issuer
The Issuer is a public limited company, incorporated under the laws of Ireland, with its principal
office at 4 Richview Office Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, Ireland.
The telephone number of the Issuer is +353 1 605 2400.
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