X0202 4 2008-04-23 0 0000009389 BALL CORP BLL 0001205947 SOHN HAROLD L BALL CORPORATION 10 LONGS PEAK DR. BROOMFIELD CO 80021-2510 0 1 0 0 SR. V.P., CORPORATE RELATIONS Restricted Stock Units 2008-04-23 4 A 0 5500 50.11 A Common Stock 5500 12500 D Stock Appreciation Rights (SARS) 50.11 2008-04-23 4 A 0 9000 50.11 A 2009-04-23 2018-04-23 Common Stock 9000 9000 D Receipt of performance contingent restricted stock unit grant under the 2005 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan, which vests in three years upon the attainment of the performance criteria. SARs (Stock Appreciation Rights) granted under the Ball Corporation 2005 Stock and Cash Incentive Plan. The stock appreciation rights vest in four annual installments beginning one year after date of grant. The reporting person expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the spouse's securities. Total number of Common Shares directly owned includes shares acquired through participation in the Ball Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Total number of 401(k) Plan shares acquired through periodic dividend reinvestment, participant's contributions and employer matching contributions. By: Charles E. Baker,VP,GenCoun&AsstCorpSec For: Harold L. Sohn 2008-04-25