Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 23, 2009, Ball Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its first quarter earnings for 2009, which results are set forth in the press release dated April 23, 2009, and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Earnings information regarding the first quarter 2009, as well as information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures, are set forth in the attached press release.

The information in this Report shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following is furnished as an exhibit to this report:

Exhibit 99.1 Ball Corporation Press Release dated April 23, 2009.

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