Notice of Results

Notice of Results

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

Smurfit Kappa Group plc

Notice of results

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Dublin, London, 21 July, 2009: Smurfit Kappa Group plc (‘SKG’ or the ‘Group’), 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 its 2009 second quarter and first half results on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 07.00 BST (02.00 ET).

The Group's senior management team will host a presentation, for analysts & institutional investors, at 09.00 BST (04.00 ET) on Wednesday, August 12, in The Kildare Suite at The Westbury Hotel in Dublin.

SKG’s senior management team will also discuss 2009 second quarter and first half financial performance with international analysts & institutional investors on a conference call scheduled for 14.30 BST (09.30 ET) on that date.

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About Smurfit Kappa Group

SKG is a world leader in paper-based packaging with operations in Europe and Latin America. SKG operates in 22 countries in Europe and is the European leader in containerboard, solidboard, corrugated and solidboard packaging and has a key position in several other packaging and paper market segments. SKG also has a growing presence in Eastern Europe, and operates in 9 countries in Latin America where it is the only pan-regional operator.

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