Bemis Reports 1Q09 Results

Net sales were $843.4 million for the first quarter of 2009, an 11.0 percent decrease from $947.3 million for the same period of 2008. Currency effects reduced net sales by 8.3 percent compared to the first quarter of 2008. The remaining 2.7 percent decrease in net sales reflects lower unit volume partially offset by a favorable price and mix impact compared to the first quarter of 2008.