Director Declaration

Smurfit Kappa Group plc

Board Appointment - Mr. Robert Newell

Dublin, London, 25 June 2010: Pursuant to paragraph 6.6.7 of the Listing Rules, Smurfit Kappa Group plc notifies the following in relation to Mr. Robert Newell who was appointed a Director of the Company on 22nd June 2010:-

(a) In the last 5 years, Mr. Newell has been a director of the following publicly quoted companies:

Current: None

Past: Jugos del Valle SA de CV (Mexico)

(b) There are no details requiring disclosure for Mr. Newell under paragraph 6.6.7 (2) to (6).

CONTACT:

Michael O'Riordan

Group Secretary

+353 (0)1 202 7000.