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. -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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