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Smurfit Kappa Group Plc

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Smurfit Kappa Group (OTC:SMFKY) has announced a merger with WestRock (NYSE:WRK) expected to be completed in Q2 of 2024. The deal involves Smurfit Kappa Group giving WestRock $20.00 billion in cash & stock in exchange for WRK stock.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

September 12, 2023 | 3:10 pm

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Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

September 12, 2023 | 2:32 pm

WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) and Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (OTC:SMFKY) announced a merger to form Smurfit WestRock, a sustainable packaging company. WestRock shareholders will receive one new Smurfit WestRock share and $5.00 in cash for each share of common stock, equivalent to $43.51 per WestRock Share. The combined companies generated approximately $34 billion in adjusted annual revenue. The merger is expected to close in Q2 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan

September 12, 2023 | 10:23 am

WestRock's shares are trading higher following the confirmation of its merger with Smurfit Kappa.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 12, 2023 | 10:20 am

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock Coffee have announced a merger, creating a paper and packaging giant valued at nearly $20B. WestRock shareholders will receive one new Smurfit WestRock share and $5.00 in cash, equivalent to $43.51 a share.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 12, 2023 | 7:24 am

WestRock Co (NYSE:WRK) is reportedly close to merging with Europe's Smurfit Kappa Group (OTC: SMFKY), creating a global paper and packaging entity valued at around $20 billion. The merger comes as both companies face challenges amid weakening demand and declining prices in the containerboard market. The merged company would be incorporated and domiciled in Ireland, with its global headquarters in Dublin. If the merger is finalized, Smurfit WestRock's ordinary shares will be listed on the NYSE.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

September 07, 2023 | 11:53 am

WestRock is reportedly nearing a deal to merge with Smurfit Kappa, according to sources. The details of the deal are not yet disclosed.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

September 06, 2023 | 9:17 pm

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