A FTSE 100 Company.
Smurfit Kappa is one of the leading producers of paper-based packaging

We operate in 32 countries - 21 in Europe, and 11 in the Americas - with around 41,000 employees and third party sales revenue amounted to €7.9 billion in 2013.

We are an integrated producer, with our packaging plants sourcing the major part of their raw material requirements from our own paper mills. In turn, the sourcing of recovered fibre and wood for the mills is managed through a combination of our own reclamation and forestry operations and purchases from third parties.

We primarily produce corrugated packaging, with our operations supported by a strong network of containerboard mills. As the market leader in both regions, we are strongly focused on the needs of our customers, with a market driven approach aimed at optimising the value of the package. In addition to corrugated and containerboard, we have leading positions in several other market segments including solid board and solid board packaging and graphic board.

Our headquarters are in Dublin with regional headquarters in Paris (Europe) and Miami (the Americas).

We are

No. 1 European market position in corrugated packaging, containerboard, solid board and solid board packaging

No. 2 World market position for the production of corrugated packaging

We turnover

€7.9 billion sales revenue in 2013


We employ

41,000 people worldwide


We operate in

21 countries in Europe


11 countries in the Americas


We own

38 mills (27 produce containerboard)


231 packaging converting plants


47 recovered fibre facilities


32 other production facilities


104,000 hectares of Latin American forest plantations


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The Telegraph - Finally, in Dublin, paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa climbed 65½ cents to €27.35½ amid renewed hopes it will receive a bid from American rival International Paper. Traders were excited by comments from Mark Sutton, the boss of the US company, who said it remained on the hunt for deals.

Shares - Smurfit Kappa expects to deliver year on year earnings growth in 2015 as a result of the more positive European business environment and improvements in its operational performance in the Americas.

Mentioned in shares magazine.

Interims Wed 29 July

Half yearly report

01 Oct 2015 Smurfit Kappa Group PLC (0.2 EUR) Ex dividend

Smurfit Kappa Group plc (SKG or the Group), one of the worlds largest integrated manufacturers of paper-based packaging products, with operations in Europe and the Americas, announces it will release 2015 third quarter results on Wednesday, 04 November 2015 at 07.00 GMT (02.00 ET

Third quarter results

Third Quarter & First Nine Months Key Points

Year to date Group corrugated volume growth of 6% year-on-year with 3% organic growth in Europe
Sequential EBITDA increase of 7% with EBITDA margins improving to 15% in the third quarter
Pre-exceptional Basic EPS growth of 20% year to date
Increased Return on Capital Employed of 15%, in line with our target
Strong free cash flows reducing net debt and strengthening the Groups strategic flexibility
Based on current operating conditions, 2015 EBITDA is expected to be in line with market expectations

Smurfit Kappa to change share denomination to GBP
StockMarketWire.com
Smurfit Kappa said trading in its ordinary London-quoted shares will switch from euro to sterling today at 8am.

First quarter results


First Quarter Key Points
• Group corrugated packaging growth including acquisitions of 5% with solid underlying volume growth
• Growth of 6% in pre-exceptional EBITDA with improved margin at 14%
• Continued strong ROCE at 15.3%
• Successful completion of two major upgrades of paper machines in the Netherlands and Spain
• Announcement of �40 per tonne price increase in European brown kraftliner effective 15 June 2016
• Confirmation of upgrade to Sterling Premium UK listing with retention of euro denominated Irish listing

SKG's profit

StockMarketWire.com

Smurfit Kappa has improved its Q1 pretax profit by 31% to 128m euros, from 98m euros. Revenue was ahead 2% to 2bn euros, from 1.9bn euros.

CEO Tony Smurfit said the solid year-on-year earnings progression in the first quarter of 2016 with 6% EBITDA growth was driven by an improved operating performance and the positive impact of acquisitions in 2015.

"Our well invested, geographically diversified and vertically integrated operations will continue to provide us with a resilient platform to drive earnings and free cash flows," he said in a statement.

"We continue to see good levels of demand for packaging across almost all of the markets in which we operate. During the quarter, currencies had a distorting effect which on a like-for-like basis had a negative translation effect of almost 10 million on EBITDA.

"In addition, the rebuilds of our Roermond and Sanguesa mills adversely impacted profitability in the quarter. However, both projects will enhance our European systems cost position and commercial offering.

"Following the completion of over 380m euros of acquisitions in 2015, the Groups focus is on the successful integration of these businesses through 2016 with the capacity for further bolt-on acquisitions.

"Our capital investment programme of over 450m euros per annum supports our objective to deliver higher quality packaging and merchandising solutions to our global customers, while continually driving operational efficiencies through our integrated system."

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Group corrugated packaging growth including acquisitions of 5% with solid underlying volume growth

- Growth of 6% in pre-exceptional EBITDA with improved margin at 14% Continued strong ROCE at 15.3%

- Successful completion of two major upgrades of paper machines in the Netherlands and Spain

- Announcement of 40 euros per tonne price increase in European brown kraftliner effective 15 June 2016

- Confirmation of upgrade to Sterling Premium UK listing with retention of euro denominated Irish listing





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Broker Forecast - Deutsche Bank issues a broker note on Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

Deutsche Bank today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Smurfit Kappa Group PLC (LON:SKG) and cut its price target to 2160p (from 2340p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Interims Wed 27 July

Half year report

26 Aug Deutsche Bank 2,160.00 Buy

2 Sep Goldman Sachs N/A Conviction Buy

Smurfit Kappa's Q3 revenue rises, on track to deliver record EBITDA
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016 08:18

(ShareCast News) - Ireland's Smurfit Kappa reported that third quarter revenue increased, while the corrugated packaging company remains on track to deliver record earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the year.

For the quarter ended 30 September, revenue grew 1% to €2.05bn, or 6% on a constant currency basis, compared to the same period last year, with volume growth of 3%.

Revenues in Europe decreased by €42m, driven mainly by adverse currency moves, while in the Americas revenues rose by €68m.

EBITDA increased by 6% year-on-year to €323m, or 9% on a constant currency basis, with a margin of 15.7%, which was delivered against a backdrop of higher than expected recovered fibre input costs and adverse currency movements.

Basic earnings per share was up 22% to 56.4 cents.

The return on capital employed (ROCE) climbed 16.1%, exceeding its target.

The quarter also had a free cash flow of €164m, which resulted in net debt to EBITDA reduced to 2.4 times.

Overall corrugated packaging volumes grew 3% and in Europe volumes rose 2%.

In the Americas volumes increased 17% with organic volumes up 2%, excluding Venezuela. There was an improved performance across operations, which was offset by negative currency impacts on EBITDA of about €11m during the quarter.

Chief executive Tony Smurfit said: "SKG continues to meet and exceed its ROCE target and has delivered improved EBITDA margins. This strong result reflects the high quality of our globally diversified operating platform, performance led culture, and the strength of our people and assets.

"Today, the group is well positioned and invested in all its chosen markets. The strength of our cash flow will enable us to continue to invest to support profitable growth while sustaining an attractive dividend stream for our shareholders. We continue to invest to further improve the quality of our asset base, and we will make acquisitions where we identify compelling long term value for our shareholders while continuing to maintain our balance sheet strength."

Shares in Smurfit Kappa were up 2.73% to 1,808p at 0815 GMT.

Smurfit Kappa: Jefferies reiterates Hold with a target price of 2080p.

Notice of Results

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Notice of Results

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Announcement Date for 2016 Fourth Quarter & Full Year Results

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Smurfit Kappa Group plc (SKG or the Group), one of the worlds largest manufacturers of paper-based packaging products, with operations in Europe and the Americas, announces it will release 2016 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, 8 February 2017 at 07.00 GMT (02.00 EST).

The SKG senior management team will host a live presentation for analysts & institutional investors at 10.00 GMT (05.00 EST) on 8 February at the London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7LS.

Those who are unable to attend will have the opportunity to participate in the live event via conference call or webcast. Please see dial in details outlined below:

Notice of Results

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Notice of Results

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC



Announcement Date for 2016 Fourth Quarter & Full Year Results

SKG.I SKG.L

Smurfit Kappa Group plc (SKG or the Group), one of the worlds largest manufacturers of paper-based packaging products, with operations in Europe and the Americas, announces it will release 2016 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, 8 February 2017 at 07.00 GMT (02.00 EST).

The SKG senior management team will host a live presentation for analysts & institutional investors at 10.00 GMT (05.00 EST) on 8 February at the London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7LS.

Those who are unable to attend will have the opportunity to participate in the live event via conference call or webcast. Please see dial in details outlined below: