Statement re Site Visit

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
                  

Smurfit Kappa Group plc

Site Visit

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Dublin, London, 27 May, 2007: 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, will host a site visit for
analysts and investors on 28 May at operations in France. No new material
information will be disclosed during the site visit and the Group will not be
commenting on current trading.

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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Smurfit Kappa Group                               [phone]                            Beech Hill, Clonskeagh
                                                                                                  Dublin 4, Ireland
K Capital Source                                  [phone]                                Ph [phone]
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