Ball Corporation reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 3,553 million compared to USD 3,093 million a year ago. Net income was USD 179 million compared to USD 241 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.55 compared to USD 0.74 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.54 compared to USD 0.72 a year ago. For the nine months, sales was USD 10,137 million compared to USD 8,679 million a year ago. Net income was USD 581 million compared to USD 358 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.78 compared to USD 1.1 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.75 compared to USD 1.08 a year ago.