Notice of Results

        
    MDP Acquisitions plc
    Summary Group Balance Sheet
    Smurfit Kappa Group plc
    Date for Q3 Results
    Participation in Leading Global Paper Sector Conference
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     Dublin, London, 22 October, 2008: Smurfit Kappa Group plc ('SKG'or the'Group'), one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of
paper-based packaging products, with operations in Europe and Latin America, today announces that it will release 2008 third quarter results
on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 07.00 GMT (02.00 ET). 
     Q3 Results Conference Call 
    The SKG senior management team will discuss 2008 third quarter financial performance with analysts & institutional investors on a
conference call scheduled for 14.00 GMT (09.00 ET) on that date.
     Deutsche Bank Conference 
    The Group also announces that SKG's CEO, Mr. Gary McGann, will present at the Deutsche Bank 6th European Paper Seminar at 09.15 GMT on
that day. Mr McGann's presentation at the conference will include comments on third quarter trading. This presentation can be accessed via a
live conference call link.
    Dial-in details for both the conference call and live presentation link are available from K Capital Source.
    A copy of the presentation will be also available on the SKG website ( www.smurfitkappa.com). In addition, a copy and an audio file of
the presentation will be available to download on the Deutsche Bank conference website ( http://www.conferences.db.com/europe/paper08/)
within 3 days of the conference taking place.
     About Smurfit Kappa Group 
    Smurfit Kappa Group is a world leader in paper-based packaging with operations in Europe and Latin America.
    Smurfit Kappa Group operates in 22 countries in Europe and is the European leader in containerboard, solid board, corrugated and solid
board packaging and has a key position in several other packaging and paper market segments, including graphic board, sack paper and paper
sacks. Smurfit Kappa Group also has a growing presence in Eastern Europe. Smurfit Kappa Group operates in 9 countries in Latin America and
is the only pan-regional operator.
                                              
                                                                               
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