Notice of Results

Notice of Results

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

Announcement Date for Q3 Results

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Dublin, London, 24 October, 2011: 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 2011 third quarter results on Wednesday, 09 November 2011 at 07.00 GMT (02.00 ET).

The SKG senior management team will host a conference call for analysts & institutional investors at 12.30 GMT (07.30 ET) on that date. For the conference call numbers please contact FTI Consulting on the details below.

The Group’s Q3 Press Release and Presentation will be available to download from the SKG website on 09 November 2011: 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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Bertrand Paulet Smurfit Kappa Group   Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Â		FTI Consulting     Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]