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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 30, 2024, Smurfit Westrock plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Due to the timing of the completion of the combination of Smurfit Kappa Group plc and WestRock Company (“WestRock”) on July 5, 2024, these results do not include the results of legacy WestRock for the first five days of July. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference.
The information furnished in this Item 2.02, including the exhibit described above, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” hereunder for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 30, 2024, the Company will host a conference call during which it will discuss the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The presentation to be used in connection with the conference call is attached as Exhibit 99.2.
The information provided pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the SEC or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Press Release dated October 30, 2024 |
| 99.2 | Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Smurfit Westrock plc | ||
| /s/ Ken Bowles | ||
| Name: | Ken Bowles | |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: October 30, 2024