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Smurfit Kappa's plant in Štúrovo in Slovakia

Smurfit Kappa invests €20m in Czech Republic, Slovakia

Packaging and paper company Smurfit Kappa has announced an investment of €20m to expand capacity at four manufacturing plants across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Business • 25 May 21

Smurfit Kappa said it saw strong corrugated volume growth in practically every area and all markets in which it operates

Smurfit Kappa Q1 revenue up 6% on strong demand

Packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported underlying revenue growth of 6% to €2.269 billion after what it called a "remarkable" three month period to the end of March.

Business • 30 Apr 21

Smurfit Kappa said that 2020 was the most challenging year in recent memory

Smurfit Kappa's 2020 earnings ahead of guidance

Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa said its earnings for the year to the end of December came in ahead of its guidance and while some Covid-19 uncertainty remains, 2021 had started well.

Business • 10 Feb 21

Smurfit Kappa invests $40m in its paper sacks business in Latin America

Smurfit Kappa invests $40m in Latin America

Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa is investing $40m in its paper sacks business in the Latin American market in response to growing market trends and the increasing need for environmentally sustainable paper sacks.

Business • 04 Feb 21

Smurfit Kappa said a total of 19,411,765 new ordinary shares were placed at a price of €34 per share

Smurfit Kappa raises about €660m in share placing

Packaging company Smurfit Kappa said it has raised about €660m through the placing of new ordinary shares.

Business • 20 Nov 20

The group said it has identified €1.2 to €1.4 billion of investment opportunities

Smurfit Kappa to raise €650m to fund new opportunities

Packaging company, Smurfit Kappa, has announced plans to raise €650m through the placing of new ordinary shares.

Business • 19 Nov 20

Six year old Jonah, son of Gavin and Aoife Lawler, Creators of the Reindeer Feeder

Will Santa bring Irish toys this Christmas?

With just six weeks to go to Christmas, children all across the country will be putting together their Santa lists.

Business • 13 Nov 20

It has also increased its existing intermediate 2030 CO2 reduction target by 15 percentage points to 55%.

Smurfit Kappa plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050

Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has announced new targets to reduce its fossil CO2 emissions, including its ambition to reach at least net zero emissions by 2050.

Business • 09 Nov 20

Smurfit Kappa said its business today is strongly weighted towards 'fast-moving consumer goods' customers

Smurfit Kappa says Q3 performance ahead of expectations

Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has said that its third quarter performance was ahead of its expectations as it reported revenue of €6.312 billion for the nine months to the end of September.

Business • 04 Nov 20

Smurfit Kappa's H1 pre-tax profits fell by 16%, while its revenues were down 9%

Smurfit Kappa set to pay interim dividend

Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported lower profits and revenues for the six months to the end of June but said it had decided to pay an interim dividend to shareholders.

Business • 29 Jul 20

Smurfit Kappa has launched a new portfolio of products to help alleviate some of the challenges being experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic

Consumers expect clear sustainability practices

The majority of consumers still expect businesses to prioritise sustainability, according to a new survey conduced on behalf of paper and packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa.

Business • 26 May 20

Smurfit Kappa's 'SafeShield' desk protector is a simple, lightweight product which protects the area around each child

Smurfit Kappa products to help firms and schools reopen

Smurfit Kappa has launched a portfolio of products which are aimed at helping businesses, schools and offices resume operations in accordance with safety guidelines as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions start to be reduced.

Business • 13 May 20

Smurfit Kappa workers at their plant in France are using the new corrugated workplace dividers

Smurfit Kappa's products to help Covid-19 challenges

Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has launched a new portfolio of products to help alleviate some of the current challenges being experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business • 09 Apr 20

Smurfit Kappa has recommended a final dividend of 80.9 cent per share, a 12% increase on 2018

Smurfit Kappa's dividend for 2019 rises by 12%

Shares in packaging giant Smurfit Kappa closed 6% higher in Dublin today after it reported higher profits and revenues for 2019 and increased its dividend for the year by 12%.

Business • 05 Feb 20

Revenue at Smurfit Kappa grew by over 4% in the first half of 2019

Smurfit Kappa Group reports 4% growth in revenue

Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has reported growth of 17% to of €847m in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) in the first half of 2019, compared with the same period last year.

Business • 31 Jul 19

Smurfit Kappa completed acquisitions in Bulgaria and Serbia during the first quarter as it continues to expand its geographic reach

Smurfit Kappa's first quarter earnings jump 25% higher

Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported a 25% jump in first quarter earnings and said it "confidently" expects to deliver another year of progress.

Business • 03 May 19

Smurfit Kappa CEO Tony Smurfit has taken part in conference calls with the British Prime Minister

Smurfit Kappa CEO says May wants to avoid no deal

Smurfit Kappa's chief executive Tony Smurfit said today that British Prime Minister Theresa May appears determined to try and avoid a no-deal Brexit if she can.

Business • 13 Feb 19

Smurfit Kappa did not respond to requests for comment

Two Smurfit Kappa managers arrested in Venezuela

Venezuelan authorities have said that they have arrested two managers of Smurfit Kappa Group, two days after the government temporarily took over its local unit in the city of Valencia.

Smurfit Kappa • 23 Aug 18

The acquisition of Reparenco means Smurfit Kappa can increase its capacity to recycle containerboard in Europe

Smurfit Kappa completes Reparenco deal

Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa has completed the acquisition of Reparenco, a paper and recycling business in the Netherlands, for €460m.

Business • 03 Jul 18

IP said it was not proceeding with its bid due to a lack of engagement from the Smurfit Kappa board

Smurfit Kappa reaffirms guidance after IP drops bid

Smurfit Kappa today reaffirmed its guidance that its full year earnings will be materially better than last year after rival International Paper decided to end its pursuit of the packaging company.

Business • 06 Jun 18

US firm IP has a deadline of tomorrow to register its interest in Smurfit Kappa

Smurfit Kappa shares slump ahead of IP deadline

Shares in paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa had dropped over 6% by closing of trading in Dublin today amid concerns that US group International Paper could abandon a bid to buy company.

Business • 05 Jun 18

Smurfit Kappa says the deal for Dutch firm Reparenco will deliver significant synergies in the near-term in a number of areas

Smurfit Kappa aims to see off takeover with Dutch deal

Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has agreed to buy Dutch paper and recycling firm Reparenco for about €460m, in its effort to see off a takeover bid from US rival International Paper.

Business • 24 May 18

The Irish Takeover Panel said International Paper has 3 weeks to announce whether or not it will follow up with a binding offer for Smurfit Kappa

IP says it won't make hostile bid for Smurfit Kappa

US packaging company International Paper will not make a hostile bid for Irish rival Smurfit Kappa, it said today after being given until 6 June to make a binding offer.

Business • 16 May 18

Smurfit Kappa said it has given careful consideration to each proposal from International Paper, but believes they fail to value the company's worth

Smurfit Kappa reaffirms rejection of IP bid

Paper and packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa has told shareholders at the company's AGM today that it has "unanimously rejected" a takeover bid from US rival International Paper.

Business • 04 May 18

International Paper 'disappointed' that it has not been able to engage with Smurfit Kappa

International Paper 'disappointed' on Smurfit Kappa bid

US paper packaging firm International Paper has said it was disappointed it has not been able to engage with Smurfit Kappa since its Irish rival rejected a raised bid worth €8.9 billion last month.

Business • 27 Apr 18