Statement re Capital Markets Day

Statement re Capital Markets Day

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

Smurfit Kappa Group plc

London & New York Capital Markets Days

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Dublin, London, New York | 03 June 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, will host a Capital Markets Day in London on 07 June 2011 to be repeated in New York on 28 June 2011. No material new information will be disclosed during these events and the Group will not be commenting on current trading. The associated presentations will be available on the SKG 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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Bertrand Paulet Smurfit Kappa Group   Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Â		FD K Capital Source     Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]