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DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 11, 2012) - Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) today announced
plans to release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 results after the market
closes today, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.

The company has scheduled a conference call for tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 12, at
10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to review the results.

To participate, domestic callers should call 877-485-3107. The number for
international and local callers is +1 201-689-8427. Phone lines will be 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 website: www.greif.com.

About Greif
Greif is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The
company produces steel, plastic, fibre, flexible, corrugated, multiwall 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.
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Contact:
Media:
Deb Strohmaier, APR
Vice President, Communications
+1 740-549-6074
cell: +1 740-816-0692

Analysts:
Robert A. Lentz
Robert A. Lentz Associates
+1 614-876-2000



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