Statement re Conference Presentation

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
                  

 Smurfit Kappa Participating in the UBS Paper & Forest Products Conference 2007

Smurfit Kappa Group plc, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of
paper-based packaging products with operations in Europe and Latin America,
today announced Gary McGann, Group CEO, will be presenting at the UBS Paper &
Forest Products Conference 2007 at UBS, New York on Wednesday, September 19th.

To access the audio webcast please visit: www.ibb.ubs.com. Click on the
conference link in the middle of the page and then the link under the Global
Paper & Forest Products Conference.

A copy of the presentation for the event will also be available on Smurfit
Kappa's website from September 19th: 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.

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Smurfit Kappa Group                       [phone]                    Beech Hill, Clonskeagh
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