Statement re Conference Participation

Statement re Conference Participation

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

Smurfit Kappa Group Presenting at the UBS Global Basic Materials Conference in London

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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, will present at the UBS Global Basic Materials Conference in London today 09 June, 2010.

SKG’s Group CEO, Mr Gary McGann, will present at the conference from 14.00BST to 15.30BST today.

A copy of the presentation for the event will be available on SKG’s website: 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 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, sack paper and paper sacks. 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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