Statement re Conference Participation

Statement re Conference Participation

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

Smurfit Kappa Group Presenting at the
Credit Suisse Global Conference in New York

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Dublin, London, 22 February, 2010: 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 the upcoming Credit Suisse Annual Global Paper and Packaging Conference in New York on 25 February, 2010.

SKG’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr Ian Curley, will present at the conference at 10.30ET (15.30GMT) on 25 February. The presentation will be webcast live and can be viewed using the link below:

http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=194403&s=16&k=508694F42C9266AAA404E19AC6BD1267

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.

Contacts	Â
Bertrand Paulet Smurfit Kappa Group Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Â		FD K Capital Source Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]