Notice of Results

Notice of Results

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

Announcement Date for Q2 Results

SKG.I                  SKG.L

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 2012 second quarter and first half results on Wednesday, 01 August 2012 at 07.00 BST (02.00 ET).

The Group's senior management team will host a presentation, for analysts & institutional investors, at 12.30 BST (07.30 ET) on 01 August 2012, in the Kildare Room at The Westbury Hotel, Dublin 2.

Those who are unable to attend will have the opportunity to participate in the live event via conference call. There will also be a listen-only webcast of the event on the company website: www.smurfitkappa.com.

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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 21 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, including graphicboard and sack paper. Smurfit Kappa Group also has a good base in Eastern Europe and operates in 9 countries in Latin America where it is the only pan regional operator.

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