Smurfit Kappa rejects new International Paper offer Shares in paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa fell today after it said it had rejected a revised offer from US company International Paper. Business • 26 Mar 18
Smurfit Kappa rejects new International Paper offer Shares in paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa fell today after it said it had rejected a revised offer from US company International Paper. Business • 26 Mar 18
Smurfit Kappa shares see more strong gains Shares in Smurfit Kappa jumped again today, with traders citing a Bloomberg report that the packaging firm was prepared to open takeover talks at €40 a share. Business • 07 Mar 18
Smurfit Kappa shares see more strong gains Shares in Smurfit Kappa jumped again today, with traders citing a Bloomberg report that the packaging firm was prepared to open takeover talks at €40 a share. Business • 07 Mar 18
Smurfit Kappa deal 'would have been excellent fit' The US-based company which proposed a deal to acquire Smurfit Kappa has said the transaction would have been an "excellent strategic fit" for both companies. Business • 06 Mar 18
Smurfit Kappa deal 'would have been excellent fit' The US-based company which proposed a deal to acquire Smurfit Kappa has said the transaction would have been an "excellent strategic fit" for both companies. Business • 06 Mar 18
Smurfit Kappa's full year earnings steady Packaging group Smurfit Kappa has reported earnings before tax and depreciation of €1.24 billion for its full financial year, roughly in line with the previous year's numbers. Business • 07 Feb 18
Smurfit Kappa's full year earnings steady Packaging group Smurfit Kappa has reported earnings before tax and depreciation of €1.24 billion for its full financial year, roughly in line with the previous year's numbers. Business • 07 Feb 18
Smurfit Kappa revenue up by 4% for first nine months Packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported a 4% rise in group revenue to €6.35 billion for the first nine months of the year, when compared with the same period in 2016. Business • 01 Nov 17
Smurfit Kappa revenue up by 4% for first nine months Packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported a 4% rise in group revenue to €6.35 billion for the first nine months of the year, when compared with the same period in 2016. Business • 01 Nov 17
Revenue up but pre-tax profit falls at Smurfit Kappa Packaging company Smurfit Kappa reported a 21% drop in pre-tax profit to €245m for the first half of the year, despite a 5% rise in revenue to €4.2 billion. Business • 02 Aug 17
Revenue up but pre-tax profit falls at Smurfit Kappa Packaging company Smurfit Kappa reported a 21% drop in pre-tax profit to €245m for the first half of the year, despite a 5% rise in revenue to €4.2 billion. Business • 02 Aug 17
Smurfit Kappa's Q1 profits down, but revenues up 6% Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported pre-tax profits of €109m for the three months to the end of March, down 15% from the €128m reported the same time last year. Business • 05 May 17
Smurfit Kappa's Q1 profits down, but revenues up 6% Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported pre-tax profits of €109m for the three months to the end of March, down 15% from the €128m reported the same time last year. Business • 05 May 17
Smurfit Kappa's 2016 profits rise by 9% Packaging specialist Smurfit Kappa has reported 9% growth in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of December, while the company's revenues inched 1% higher. Business • 08 Feb 17
Smurfit Kappa's 2016 profits rise by 9% Packaging specialist Smurfit Kappa has reported 9% growth in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of December, while the company's revenues inched 1% higher. Business • 08 Feb 17
Smurfit Kappa to join London's FTSE 100 index Packaging products maker Smurfit Kappa will join the benchmark FTSE 100 index later this month. Business • 01 Dec 16
Smurfit Kappa to join London's FTSE 100 index Packaging products maker Smurfit Kappa will join the benchmark FTSE 100 index later this month. Business • 01 Dec 16
Smurfit Kappa UK buys Saxon Packaging Smurfit Kappa UK has announced a deal to buy Saxon Packaging in Norfolk for an undisclosed sum. Business • 03 Nov 16
Smurfit Kappa UK buys Saxon Packaging Smurfit Kappa UK has announced a deal to buy Saxon Packaging in Norfolk for an undisclosed sum. Business • 03 Nov 16
Smurfit Kappa's third quarter profits up 13% Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has reported pre-tax profits of €187m for the three months to the end of September, up 13% on the same time last year. Business • 02 Nov 16
Smurfit Kappa's third quarter profits up 13% Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has reported pre-tax profits of €187m for the three months to the end of September, up 13% on the same time last year. Business • 02 Nov 16
Smurfit Kappa profit rises by more than a quarter Smurfit Kappa has reported a pre-tax profit of €312m for the six months to the end of June - up 28% year on year. Business • 27 Jul 16
Smurfit Kappa profit rises by more than a quarter Smurfit Kappa has reported a pre-tax profit of €312m for the six months to the end of June - up 28% year on year. Business • 27 Jul 16
Smurfit Kappa to be admitted to FTSE250 index Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has confirmed that it will be included as a constituent of the London FTSE250 and FTSE All Share Indices from the close of business on Friday June 17. Business • 02 Jun 16
Smurfit Kappa to be admitted to FTSE250 index Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has confirmed that it will be included as a constituent of the London FTSE250 and FTSE All Share Indices from the close of business on Friday June 17. Business • 02 Jun 16
CRH back on top of 1,000 companies survey Smurfit Kappa has the highest effective tax rate amongst Ireland's largest companies, according to The Irish Times' Top 1,000 companies survey for 2016. Business • 20 May 16
CRH back on top of 1,000 companies survey Smurfit Kappa has the highest effective tax rate amongst Ireland's largest companies, according to The Irish Times' Top 1,000 companies survey for 2016. Business • 20 May 16
Smurfit Kappa continues to see good demand Paper-based packaging group Smurfit Kappa has announced higher revenues and pre-tax profits for the first three months of the year as it was boosted by the positive impact of acquisitions. Business • 06 May 16
Smurfit Kappa continues to see good demand Paper-based packaging group Smurfit Kappa has announced higher revenues and pre-tax profits for the first three months of the year as it was boosted by the positive impact of acquisitions. Business • 06 May 16
Smurfit Kappa transfers to premium UK listing Both the Dublin and London stock exchanges has approved Smurfit Kappa’s request to transfer to a premium share listing in London, while transferring its share listing on the Irish Stock Exchange to a secondary listing. Business • 25 Apr 16
Smurfit Kappa transfers to premium UK listing Both the Dublin and London stock exchanges has approved Smurfit Kappa’s request to transfer to a premium share listing in London, while transferring its share listing on the Irish Stock Exchange to a secondary listing. Business • 25 Apr 16
Smurfit Kappa moving to premium share listing Paper-based packaging group Smurfit Kappa is seeking to transfer its ordinary share listing in London from a standard listing to a premium one, while simultaneously transferring its listing on the Irish Stock Exchange to a secondary one. Business • 24 Mar 16
Smurfit Kappa moving to premium share listing Paper-based packaging group Smurfit Kappa is seeking to transfer its ordinary share listing in London from a standard listing to a premium one, while simultaneously transferring its listing on the Irish Stock Exchange to a secondary one. Business • 24 Mar 16
Smurfit Kappa shares soar as profits jump 58% Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported a 58% jump in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of December and it said it expects to deliver good earnings growth in 2016. Business • 10 Feb 16
Smurfit Kappa shares soar as profits jump 58% Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported a 58% jump in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of December and it said it expects to deliver good earnings growth in 2016. Business • 10 Feb 16
Smurfit Kappa buys two Brazilian firms for €186m Smurfit Kappa has announced the acquisition of two integrated packaging businesses in Brazil in a deal valued at €186m. Business • 06 Jan 16
Smurfit Kappa buys two Brazilian firms for €186m Smurfit Kappa has announced the acquisition of two integrated packaging businesses in Brazil in a deal valued at €186m. Business • 06 Jan 16
Smurfit Kappa's full year earnings on track Smurfit Kappa has reported operating profits - before exceptional items - of €202m for the three months to the end of September, up 3% on the same time last year. Business • 04 Nov 15
Smurfit Kappa's full year earnings on track Smurfit Kappa has reported operating profits - before exceptional items - of €202m for the three months to the end of September, up 3% on the same time last year. Business • 04 Nov 15
Smurfit Kappa's European management changes Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has announced a new management structure for its European operations led by Roberto Villaquiran. Business • 30 Sep 15
Smurfit Kappa's European management changes Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has announced a new management structure for its European operations led by Roberto Villaquiran. Business • 30 Sep 15
Smurfit Kappa names Tony Smurfit as new CEO Paper and packaging products group Smurfit Kappa has appointed Tony Smurfit, its President and chief operating officer, as Group CEO Designate. Business • 01 May 15
Smurfit Kappa names Tony Smurfit as new CEO Paper and packaging products group Smurfit Kappa has appointed Tony Smurfit, its President and chief operating officer, as Group CEO Designate. Business • 01 May 15
Smurfit Kappa to sell some Dutch, Belgian units Smurfit Kappa has agreed a deal to sell its solidboard and graphicboard operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK to the Aurelius Group. Business • 21 Apr 15
Smurfit Kappa to sell some Dutch, Belgian units Smurfit Kappa has agreed a deal to sell its solidboard and graphicboard operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK to the Aurelius Group. Business • 21 Apr 15
Smurfit Kappa to buy UK firm for £43.5m Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has agreed a deal to buy UK based Inspirepac for £43.5m. Business • 15 Apr 15
Smurfit Kappa to buy UK firm for £43.5m Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has agreed a deal to buy UK based Inspirepac for £43.5m. Business • 15 Apr 15
Smurfit Kappa to acquire Central American firm Smurfit Kappa has agreed to acquire Grupo CYBSA, which has operations in El Salvador and Costa Rica. Business • 09 Mar 15
Smurfit Kappa to acquire Central American firm Smurfit Kappa has agreed to acquire Grupo CYBSA, which has operations in El Salvador and Costa Rica. Business • 09 Mar 15
