Notice of Results

Notice of Results

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

Smurfit Kappa Group plc

Date for Q3 Results

Participation in Leading Global Paper Sector Conference

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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 announces that it will release 2009 third quarter results on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 07.00 GMT (02.00 ET).

Q3 Results Conference Call

The SKG senior management team will discuss 2009 third quarter and first nine months financial performance with analysts & institutional investors on a conference call scheduled for 14.00 GMT (09.00 ET) on that date.

Deutsche Bank Conference

The Group also announces that SKG’s CEO, Gary McGann, will present at the 7^th Deutsche Bank European Paper Seminar at 15.30 GMT (10.30 ET) on that day.

The Deutsche Bank presentation will be available to download from the SKG website: www.smurfitkappa.com.

About Smurfit Kappa Group

Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) is a world leader in paper-based packaging with operations in Europe and Latin America. SKG operates in 21 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. SKG also has a growing presence in Eastern Europe. SKG operates in 9 countries in Latin America and is the only pan-regional operator.

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