Notice of Results

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
                  Smurfit Kappa Group plc
Confirms announcement date for results

Dublin, London, 10 July, 2007: Smurfit Kappa Group plc ('SKG' or the 'Group')
(LSE:SKG) (ISE:SK3), one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of
paper-based packaging products with operations in Europe and Latin America,
today confirmed it will release results for the 3 months and 6 months ending 30
June, 2007 on Wednesday, 15 August at 7am BST.

About Smurfit Kappa Group

Smurfit Kappa Group is a world leader in paper-based packaging with operations
in Europe and Latin America.

Smurfit Kappa Group operates in 22 countries in Europe and is the European
leader in containerboard, solid board, corrugated and solid board packaging and
has a key position in several other packaging and paper market segments,
including graphic board, sack paper and paper sacks. Smurfit Kappa Group also
has a growing presence in Eastern Europe. Smurfit Kappa Group operates in 9
countries in Latin America and is the only pan-regional operator.

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Smurfit Kappa Group                  [phone]                        Beech Hill, Clonskeagh
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