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WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, today announced that, based on the preliminary vote count, WestRock stockholders voted to approve the Transaction Agreement and other proposals related to the combination of Smurfit Kappa Group plc (“Smurfit Kappa”) and WestRock (the “Combination”) at WestRock’s Special Meeting of Stockholders held earlier today.

For the second consecutive year, WestRock (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions, has ranked first in the Packaging and Containers industry category on the Fortune 500 list compiled by Fortune Magazine.

WestRock (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, is making progress toward its science-based greenhouse gas targets by supporting the first of two Texas-based solar projects. WestRock set the stage by entering into virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), a subsidiary of ENGIE S.A. and global leader in the net zero energy transition.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 14, 2024, and will be paid on May 22, 2024.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will release fiscal 2024 second quarter results before the market opens on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 9, 2024, and will be paid on February 21, 2024.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced plans to build a new corrugated box plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, to meet growing demand from customers in the Great Lakes region. The Company intends to close its existing plant in North Chicago when construction of the new facility is completed.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will release fiscal 2024 first quarter results before the market opens on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

WestRock (NYSEWRK), a leader in sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, today announced it has entered into two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), a subsidiary of ENGIE S.A. and global leader in the net zero energy transition. The VPPAs are designed to add renewable energy to the U.S. energy grid and mark a step forward in WestRock’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share on its common stock, an increase of $0.0275 per share from its previous quarterly dividend which represents an annualized increase of $0.11 per share, or 10%. The quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 13, 2023, and will be paid on November 21, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will release fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2023 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

WestRock Company (“WestRock”) today announced the results of the consent solicitation through which its wholly-owned subsidiary WRKCo Inc. (the “Issuer”) solicited consents (“Consents”) from registered holders (“Holders”) of the Notes (the “Consent Solicitation”) to amend certain terms of the indentures governing the respective Notes (each, an “Indenture” and together, the “Indentures”). Adoption of the proposed amendments with respect to the applicable Indenture for each series of Notes requires the Consent of the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes of such series.

WestRock Company (“WestRock”) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary WRKCo Inc. (the “Issuer”) commenced a consent solicitation through which it is soliciting consents (“Consents”) from registered holders (“Holders”) of the Notes (the “Consent Solicitation”) to amend certain terms of the indentures governing the respective Notes (each, an “Indenture” and together, the “Indentures”). The terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation are set forth in a consent solicitation statement dated as of September 20, 2023 (as it may be amended and supplemented from time to time, the “Consent Solicitation Statement”). Adoption of the proposed amendments with respect to the applicable Indenture for each series of Notes requires the Consent of the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes of such series.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Jefferies Industrials Conference on September 7, 2023. David Sewell, president and chief executive officer, will present information about the Company at 10:30 am ET. This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRock’s website, ir.westrock.com.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced it will permanently cease operating its paper mill in Tacoma, Washington, and will conclude production by September 30, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 10, 2023, and will be paid on August 24, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss third quarter fiscal 2023 results, as well as other topics, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET. A press release detailing the Company’s third quarter fiscal 2023 results will be issued before the market opens and prior to the call.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in Deutsche Bank’s 14th Annual Global Industrials, Materials & Building Products Conference on June 8, 2023. David Sewell, president and chief executive officer, will present information about the Company at 8:30 am ET. This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRock’s website, ir.westrock.com.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced it will permanently cease operating its paper mill in North Charleston, South Carolina, on August 31, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 11, 2023, and will be paid on May 25, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2023 results, as well as other topics, on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET. A press release detailing the Company’s second quarter fiscal 2023 results will be issued before the market opens and prior to the call.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Bank of America 2023 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on March 1, 2023. Alex Pease, chief financial officer, will present information about the Company at 4:30 pm ET. This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRock’s website, ir.westrock.com.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2022.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 10, 2023, and will be paid on February 22, 2023.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter fiscal 2023 results, as well as other topics, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 8:30 am ET. A press release detailing the Company’s first quarter fiscal 2023 results will be issued before the market opens and prior to the call.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DSJI North America) for the third consecutive year, in recognition of its commitment to sustainable business practices.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in Grupo Gondi for $970 million plus the assumption of debt. The transaction is immediately accretive to earnings, subject to customary purchase price allocations.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Citi Basic Materials Conference on November 30, 2022. David Sewell, president and chief executive officer, will present information about the Company at 1:15 pm ET. This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRock’s website, ir.westrock.com.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2022.

WestRock Company [NYSE: WRK], a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to wholly divest its ownership interest in RTS Packaging, LLC, to joint venture partner Sonoco Products Company [NYSE: SON] for $330 million, subject to customary price adjustments. In addition, the Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) mills in Eaton, Indiana, and Aurora, Illinois, to Ox Industries for $50 million.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share on its common stock, an increase of $0.025 per share from its previous dividend rate and representing an annualized increase of $0.10 per share, or 10%. The quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2022, and will be paid on November 23, 2022.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced it will permanently close the corrugated medium manufacturing operations at its St. Paul, Minnesota, recycled paper mill. The production of coated recycled board at this location will remain in operation.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter fiscal 2022 results, as well as other topics, on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 8:30 am ET. A press release detailing the Company’s fourth quarter fiscal 2022 results will be issued before the market opens and prior to the call.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, has acquired an HP PageWide T1190 Press to complement and expand its portfolio of unmatched corrugated printing capabilities, increase value and enable customers to win in the marketplace.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions today announced an expansion of its CanCollar® family of multipack solutions with the introduction of CanCollar® X, a fiber-based solution for sustainable large format canned beverage packaging enabling as much as fifty percent material reduction compared to fully-enclosed traditional packaging.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, has delivered its flexible and efficient Cluster-Pak® EvoTech™ packaging solution for a joint partnership between Budějovický Budvar and Mattoni 1873 to advance their shared commitment to improving circularity in the Czech Republic.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2022.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Jefferies Industrials Conference on August 9, 2022. Alex Pease, chief financial officer, will present information about the Company at 2:30 pm ET. This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRock’s website, ir.westrock.com.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2022, and will be paid on August 24, 2022.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced that Dmitri L. Stockton, retired chairman, president and chief executive officer of GE Asset Management, has been elected to the Company’s board of directors.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining interest in Grupo Gondi for $970 million, plus the assumption of debt, representing an estimated implied enterprise value of $1.763 billion.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss third quarter fiscal 2022 results, as well as other topics, on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. EDT. A press release detailing the Company’s third quarter fiscal 2022 results will be issued before the market opens and prior to the call.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in Deutsche Bank’s 13th Annual Global Materials Conference on June 8, 2022. David B. Sewell, chief executive officer, and Alex Pease, chief financial officer, will present information about the Company at 9:00 am ET. This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRock’s website, ir.westrock.com.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced the publication of WestRock’s 2021 Sustainability Report, detailing the comprehensive efforts the company is making for, and with, customers to imagine and deliver on the promise of a sustainable future. The report reveals validation of WestRock’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) alongside its refreshed sustainability goals.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2022.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 12, 2022, and will be paid on May 24, 2022.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced it will permanently cease operations at its mill in Panama City, Florida, by June 6, 2022.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced Alpa Sutaria has joined the Company as senior vice president, Strategy and Sustainability.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2022 results, as well as other topics, on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 8:30 am ET. A press release detailing the Company’s second quarter fiscal 2022 results will be issued before the market opens and prior to the call.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced Robert Quartaro has joined the Company as senior vice president, Investor Relations, adding oversight and performance depth to its incumbent team.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Bank of America 2022 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on March 3, 2022. Alex Pease, chief financial officer, will present information about the Company at 10:10 am ET. This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRock’s website, ir.westrock.com.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced Robert (Bob) B. McIntosh, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, will retire from the Company, effective March 4, 2022. Denise Cade will be named executive vice president, general counsel and secretary upon McIntosh’s retirement.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2021.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced that E. Jean Savage, president and chief executive officer of Trinity Industries, Inc., has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) announced plans today to build a new corrugated box plant in Longview, Washington, to meet the growing demand from WestRock’s regional customers in the Pacific Northwest.

WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions, announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the second consecutive year. The CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. WestRock joins the ranks of over 840 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 11, 2022 and will be paid on February 23, 2022.

In a partnership with WestRock and Grupo Gondi, Grupo Modelo is investing roughly 4 million dollars in the sustainable, fiber-based CanCollar® Eco solution in Quintana Roo, a Mexican state on the Yucatan Peninsula. The partnership aims to help advance the beer company’s sustainability goals by eliminating its use of plastic rings in Mexico.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter fiscal 2022 results, as well as other topics, on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 8:30 am ET. A press release detailing the Company’s first quarter fiscal 2022 results will be issued before the market opens and prior to the call.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in Citi’s 2021 Basic Materials Virtual Conference on December 1, 2021. David B. Sewell, chief executive officer, and Alex Pease, chief financial officer, will present information about the Company at 11:00 am ET. This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRock’s website, ir.westrock.com.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced that it has been named for the second consecutive year to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America), in recognition of its commitment to sustainable business practices. The Index is a widely recognized standard for measuring and advancing corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices across all industries. DJSI North America recognizes the top 20 percent of sustainability performers among the 600 largest U.S. and Canadian companies.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2021.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, was recognized for packaging design excellence at the 78th Annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. The company won a total of 14 awards, including Sustainability Award of the Year, reinforcing its commitment to imagining and delivering on the promise of a more sustainable future.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock, an increase of $0.01 per share from its previous dividend rate and representing an annualized increase of $0.04 per share, or 4%. The quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2021, and will be paid on November 23, 2021.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced today that Ward Dickson will retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective November 30, 2021. In addition, the company announced Alexander (Alex) Pease will succeed Dickson as WestRock’s executive vice president and chief financial officer.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter fiscal 2021 results, as well as other topics, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 8:30 am ET. A press release detailing the Company’s fourth quarter fiscal 2021 results will be issued before the market opens and prior to the call.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced its participation in the Credit Suisse Annual Basic Materials Conference on September 13, 2021. David B. Sewell, chief executive officer, and Ward Dickson, chief financial officer, will present information about the Company at 11:45 am ET. This event will be webcast and available for replay on WestRock’s website, ir.westrock.com.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2021.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) today reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 13, 2021 and will be paid on August 24, 2021.

WestRock Company (NYSEWRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced its commitment to setting a new greenhouse gas emissions reduction target that is aligned with current climate science. WestRock has confirmed its commitment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will develop, validate and publish a science-based target within 24 months.