Greif, Inc. Announces 2015 First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) today announced plans to release its 2015 first quarter financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. A conference call to review the financial results has been scheduled for Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

To participate in the conference call, domestic callers should call 877-485‐3107. The number for international and local callers is +1 201‐689‐8427. Phone lines will open at 9:50 a.m. ET. A digital replay of the conference call will be available approximately one hour following the call on the company’s web site at www.greif.com.

About Greif, Inc.

Greif is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The company produces steel, plastic, fibre, flexible, corrugated and reconditioned containers, intermediate bulk containers, containerboard and packaging accessories, and provides blending, filling, packaging and industrial packaging reconditioning services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in North America. The company is strategically positioned in more than 50 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the company's website at www.greif.com.