Statement re Latin America Focus Investor Day

Statement re Latin America Focus Investor Day

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

Smurfit Kappa Group plc

”Latin America Focus” Investor Day

SKG.I SKG.L

Dublin, London, 05 February, 2009: 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 host a “Latin America Focus” investor day in London, on Friday, February 6, 2009. No new material information will be disclosed during the event and the Group will not be commenting on current trading.

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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