Smurfit Westrock
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Smurfit Westrock to Acquire CMPC's Chilean Containerboard and Corrugated Business for $420 Million (opens the original)
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Sept. 24, 2026 - Smurfit Westrock has announced its agreement to acquire the Chilean Containerboard and Corrugated business of Empresas CMPC S.A. for $420 million, which represents a post-synergy transaction multiple of less than 6 times Adjusted EBITDA. Smurfit Westrock intends to fund the transaction using its own liquid resources. The deal includes one recycled containerboard mill (with a network of fiber collection centers), three corrugated plants, and one molded tray facility. In a press r
Smurfit Westrock Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results (opens the original)
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July 29, 2026 - Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE: SW) today announced the financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Tony Smurfit, President and CEO, commented: "I am pleased to report a strong second quarter performance with Adjusted EBITDA of $1,140 million and an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 14.2%. The quarter was impacted by significantly higher input costs, particularly freight, which we managed to mitigate through our actions. Positively, demand for paper remained strong througho
Smurfit Westrock Confirms Plans to Close SSK Paper Mill in the UK (opens the original)
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July 7, 2026 - Smurfit Westrock on June 29 confirmed plans to close its SSK paper mill in Birmingham, UK, on July 27. The decision follows a consultation process announced on April 30, during which no viable alternatives to ceasing operations were identified. Smurfit Westrock said the decision to close the mill has been driven by sustained challenging market conditions, alongside the need to optimize the company's UK manufacturing footprint and strengthen its long-term competitiveness. "I recogn
Smurfit Westrock Partners with Coca-Cola China on World Cup Packaging (opens the original)
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July 7, 2026 - Smurfit Westrock partnered with Coca-Cola China to launch a series of innovative paper-based packaging solutions for the brand's 2026 World Cup campaign, designed to deliver standout impact across both retail and e-commerce channels. The collaboration comes as global sporting events like the World Cup continue to drive significant spikes in consumer spending. Industry data shows major increases in sales of snacks and soft drinks during the 2022 World Cup, as viewers stocked up for
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