Statement re Conference Participation

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
                  

   Smurfit Kappa Group Participating in Leading Global Paper Sector Conference

                                   SKG.I SKG.L

Dublin, London, June 10, 2008: 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 SKG's
CEO Mr Gary McGann will participate in the 2008 UBS Global Basic Materials
Conference in London tomorrow, June 11th.

A copy of the presentation for this event will be available on Smurfit Kappa's
website from June 11th: 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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