Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

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Smurfit Kappa is producers of paper-based packaging in the world, with around 41,000 employees in approximately 350 production sites across 32 countries and with a sales revenue of €7.9 bn in 2013. Innovation, service and pro-activity towards customers, using sustainable resources, is their primary focus. This focus is enhanced through us being an integrated producer, with their packaging plants sourcing the major part of their raw materials from their own paper mills. They are the European leader in paper-based packaging, operating in 21 countries selling products including corrugated, containerboard, bag-in-box, solidboard and solidboard packaging. They have a growing base in Eastern Europe in many of these product areas. They also have a key position in other product/market segments including graphicboard, MG paper and sack paper.

WestRock

The companies will form Smurfit WestRock — set to be one of the largest packaging companies in the world.

Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa's shares fall 11% after WestRock merger announcement

WestRock Co (NYSE: WRK) opened 10% up this morning after Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (LON: SKG) confirmed that it was interested in a merger with the packaging company. Combined company will be worth about $20 billion The talks are ongoing but the two companies are yet to reach a definitive agreement.

WestRock and Smurfit in talks over a potential merger

The combined group would be listed in New York, and WestRock shareholders would primarily receive stock in the merged group, Smurfit said

WestRock, Smurfit Kappa Discuss Merging Into $20 Billion Paper Company

Smurfit Kappa Group plc (LSE:SKG) is in talks with Atlanta-based WestRock over a potential combination to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging. The deal, if completed, would create one of the world's largest paper and packaging companies.

Smurfit Kappa in talks with WestRock to create packaging giant

WestRock, Smurfit Kappa are in talks to create a company with combined value of roughly $20 billion.

Paper Companies Near Big Merger Deal

International Paper

The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry's prospects look dull as low consumer spending is impacting demand. Despite this, stocks like IP, SMFKY, WRK and SPPJY are well-poised to gain from their growth initiatives.

4 Paper and Related Products Stocks Countering Industry Headwinds

Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (OTCPK:SMFTF) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 2, 2023 4:00 AM ET Company Participants Tony Smurfit - Chief Executive Officer Ken Bowles - Chief Financial Officer Laurent Sellier - Chief Executive Officer, Americas Conference Call Participants Charlie Muir-Sands - BNP Paribas Kevin Fogarty - Numis Justin Jordan - Davy Cole Hathorn - Jefferies Ephrem Ravi - Citigroup Lars Kjellberg - Credit Suisse David O'Brien - Goodbody Andrew Jones - UBS Operator Good day, and welcome to Smurfit Kappa Group 2023 Half Year Results Presentation Call. My name is [indiscernible].

Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (SMFTF) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Mondi PLC

JP Morgan upgraded Mondi PLC (LSE:MNDI) and Smurfit Kappa Group plc (LSE:SKG) noting concerns on lower prices, destocking and the macro environment have seen share prices fall around 15% this year. The US investment bank thinks testliner prices are at/close to the bottom as costs are starting to support prices implying box prices will bottom in the second half of 2023.

JP Morgan upgrades Mondi and Smurfit Kappa, risks priced in

Smurfit Kappa reported a record Q1 driven by resilient box prices and easing input costs. The company's net debt/EBITDA ratio is at 1.2x, a 0.5x improvement from 2021. This might provide an upside in M&A optionality. Positive outlook for 2023 with a solid track record in shareholder remuneration.

Smurfit Kappa: Resilient Margin, A Strong Buy Now

Rayonier Advanced Materials

Suzano S.A. - ADR

Veritiv

The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry's prospects look dull as low consumer spending is impacting demand. Despite this, stocks like SUZ, SMFKY, VRTV, SPPJY and RYAM are well-poised to gain from their growth initiatives.

5 Paper and Related Products Stocks to Escape Industry Weakness

The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry's prospects look dull as low consumer spending is impacting demand. Despite this, stocks like SUZ, SMFKY and VRTV have delivered upbeat results and are well-poised to gain from their growth initiatives.

3 Paper and Related Products Stocks to Buy From a Challenging Industry

Smurfit Kappa (SMFKY) witnesses a hammer chart pattern, indicating support found by the stock after losing some value lately. This coupled with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.

Here's Why Smurfit Kappa (SMFKY) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now

Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (OTCPK:SMFTF) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 8, 2023 4:00 AM ET Company Participants Anthony Smurfit - CEO Ken Bowles - CFO Conference Call Participants Lars Kjellberg - Credit Suisse Justin Jordan - Davy Charlie Muir-Sands - BNP Paribas David O'Brien - Goodbody Cole Hathorn - Jefferies Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Smurfit Kappa 2022 Full Year Results Conference Call.

Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (SMFTF) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

Severn Trent PLC

Fresh trading and acquisition news was rolled out by these three FTSE 100 businesses on Wednesday.

FTSE 100 Round-Up: Smurfit Kappa, DCC, Severn Trent

The Irish Smurfit Kappa Group has already plunged over 25% YTD. I think that this drop is a buying opportunity. SKG had to face macro-economical challenges like rocketing inflation, supply chain constraints, and depreciation from its Russian/Venezuelan operations, which contributed around 1% of revenue each.

Smurfit Kappa Group: Buy And Forget

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC (OTCPK:SMFTF) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2022 4:00 AM ET Company Participants Anthony Smurfit - Group CEO & Executive Director Ken Bowles - Group CFO & Executive Director Conference Call Participants Lars Kjellberg - Crédit Suisse David O'Brien - Goodbody Stockbrokers Cole Hathorn - Jefferies James Twyman - Prescient Kevin Fogarty - Numis Operator Ladies and gentlemen, hello, and welcome to the Smurfit Kappa Q3 2022 Trading Update Call. [Operator Instructions].

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC (SMFTF) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC announced strong growth in revenue and profit for the first nine months of the year and said it expects to report underlying profit (EBITDA) for the full year of around €2.3bn. The packaging group posted EBITDA profits of €1.7bn in 2021.

Smurfit Kappa sees €2.3bn profit for 2022 after strong performance in year so far

Mercer International

The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry continues to gain from its rising e-commerce sales and strong demand for critical and consumer-oriented products. Players like IP, SUZ, SMFKY, VRTV and MERC are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.

5 Stocks to Watch in a Promising Paper and Related Products Industry

Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (OTCPK:SMFTF) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call July 27, 2022 4:00 AM ET Company Participants Anthony Smurfit - Group Chief Executive Officer Ken Bowles - Group Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Lars Kjellberg - Credit Suisse David O'Brien - Goodbody Justin Jordan - BNP Exane Cole Hathorn - Jefferies James Twyman - Prescient Kevin Fogarty - Numis Operator Ladies and gentlemen, hello and welcome to the Smurfit Kappa 2022 Half Year Results Call. Throughout the call, all participants will be in listen-only mode and afterwards there'll be a question-and-answer session.

Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (SMFTF) CEO Anthony Smurfit on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Smurfit Kappa's core profit jumped by 50% year-on-year in the first half of 2022, which it said on Wednesday reflected recent capital investment in its production facilities and price increases for customers.

First-half profit at packaging group Smurfit Kappa jumps 50%

A huge fire at a major Smurfit Kappa Group plc packaging plant overnight sent its shares tumbling soon after the market opened on Monday. Over 30 fire engines were needed to put out the blaze that destroyed paper and cardboard bales in Birmingham, according to reports.

Smurfit Kappa burnt by factory fire

Cardboard boxes are essentially commodities, and while global supply chains are still problematic, one box maker still looks very interesting - Smurfit Kappa ( LSE:SKG , Financial). This company is vertically integrated, meaning it handles multiple stages of the manufacturing process.

Smurfit Kappa: A Value Opportunity With a Moat

The largest paper and cardboard packaging maker in Europe, Smurfit Kappa Group plc (LSE:SKG), has announced its exit from the Russian market and suspended support for its operations in the country. The FTSE 100 company's Russian business represents less than 1% of sales, it said.

Smurfit Kappa to exit Russian market

Smurfit Kappa (SMFKY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

All You Need to Know About Smurfit Kappa (SMFKY) Rating Upgrade to Buy

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