# Smurfit Kappa and WestRock agree merger to form Smurfit WestRock

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock announced a transaction to combine into Smurfit WestRock, a global sustainable packaging leader with combined adjusted revenue of about $34 billion. The combined company will be domiciled in Ireland.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-12-09
- Status: announced
- Products: sustainable packaging
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Smurfit Kappa](https://endata.com/companies/261.md) (acquirer)
- [WestRock](https://endata.com/companies/791.md) (target)
- [Citi](https://endata.com/companies/11335.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [stockopedia.com](https://www.stockopedia.com/share-prices/west-rock-co-NYQ:WRK/news/reg-smurfit-kappa-group-plc-statement-re-smurfit-kappa-and-west-rock-announce-transaction-to-create-a-global-leader-in-sustainable-packaging-urn:newsml:reuters.com:20230912:nBw8czPCva/), 2023-12-09: "Smurfit Kappa and WestRock to combine, creating Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging with unparalleled scale."
- [aoshearman.com](https://www.aoshearman.com/en/news/allen-overy-advises-citi-on-financing-smurfit-kappas-proposed-merger-with-westrock), 2023-12-12: "Allen & Overy has advised Citi, as sole arranger, underwriter and bookrunner on merger facilities to assist Smurfit Kappa Group in its proposed merger with WestRock Company."

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