Statement re Conference Participation

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC Smurfit Kappa Group Participating in Leading Global Paper Sector Conferences 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 announced that the Group will be presenting at a number of leading paper and forestry conferences in Europe and the US over the coming weeks. SKG will present at the Deutsche Bank European Paper Seminar in London on November 14, ABN Amro's Forestry & Paper Seminar in Stockholm on November 26 and Citigroup's Annual Global Paper & Forest Products Conference in New York on December 4. A copy of the presentation for these events will be available on Smurfit Kappa's website from November 14th: www.smurfitkappa.com. 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 22 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. Smurfit Kappa Group also has a growing presence in Eastern Europe. Smurfit Kappa Group operates in 9 countries in Latin America and is the only pan-regional operator. -0- *T Contacts Information Smurfit Kappa Group +353 1 202 7000 Beech Hill, Clonskeagh Dublin 4, Ireland K Capital Source +353 1 631 5500 Ph +353 1 202 7000 smurfitkappa@kcapitalsource.com *T
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