Kapstone Paper and Packaging Corporation to Begin Trading on NYSE on January 4, 2010

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 21  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NASDAQ:KPPC) ("KapStone"), a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper products and linerboard, today announced that its common stock has been authorized for listing on New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). The trading of KapStone common stock on the NYSE will commence on January 4, 2010. Kapstone's common stock ticker on the NYSE will be KS. Prior to January 4, 2010, KapStone's common stock will continue to trade on the NASDAQ with a stock ticker of KPPC.

Roger W. Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our history. It is also a fitting way to finish off a successful year in 2009. As we strive to raise our profile with the investment community, we are honored to join the ranks of NYSE companies."

About the Company

Headquartered in Northbrook, IL, KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation is a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper products and linerboard. The Company is the parent company of KapStone Kraft Paper Corporation which includes paper mills in Roanoke Rapids, NC and North Charleston, SC, a lumber mill in Summerville, SC, and five chipping mills in South Carolina. The business employs approximately 1550 people. 

DATASOURCE: KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation



CONTACT:  Andrea K. Tarbox, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, [phone]



Web Site:  http://www.kapstonepaper.com/ 

Copyright