Westrock Company Common Stock (WRK)

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) has caught the attention of the investment community today with its bullish price action. The company’s shares are currently up 5.16% on the day to $33.52.

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.

Shares of WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) traded at a new 52-week high today and are currently trading at $48.43. So far today, approximately 616.35k shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 1.84M shares.

Shares of WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) traded at a new 52-week high today and are currently trading at $45.63. So far today, approximately 200.07k shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 2.03M shares.

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.

Shares of WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) traded at a new 52-week high today and are currently trading at $35.43. So far today, approximately 1.19M shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 2.5M shares.

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.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of WestRock Company (NYSEWRK) to Smurfit Kappa Group plc for one new Smurfit WestRock share and $5.00 in cash for each share of common stock of WestRock is fair to WestRock shareholders. Following completion of the proposed transaction, WestRock stockholders are expected to own approximately 49.6% of the combined company.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Sept. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSESON) (“Sonoco” or the “Company”), a diversified global packaging leader, today announced the completion of its acquisition of the remaining equity interest in RTS Packaging, LLC (“RTS”) from joint venture partner WestRock NYSE:WRKNYSEWRK)

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.