Pactiv Presentation at Credit Suisse First Boston Global Basics Conference to Be Webcast Live

    LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Feb. 24, 2003--Pactiv Corporation today announced that Richard Wambold, chairman and chief executive officer, and Andy Campbell, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will speak to the investment community at Credit Suisse First Boston's Global Basics Conference on February 26 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.
    Interested investors can access a live audio webcast of the presentation at www.pactiv.com under the Investor Relations section. A replay of the presentation will be available starting February 27 for 30 days.

    Pactiv, a $2.9 billion company, is a leading provider of advanced packaging solutions for the consumer, foodservice/food packaging and protective/flexible packaging markets. The specialty packaging leader currently operates 73 facilities in 14 countries around the world. For more information about Pactiv, visit the company's web site at www.pactiv.com.