Smurfit-Stone to Host Investor Conference Call to Discuss Emergence From Its
Financial Restructuring

    


    
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<p>CREVE COEUR, Mo. and <span class="xn-location">CHICAGO</span>, <span class="xn-chron">June 25</span> /CNW/ -- Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation will host an investor conference call and webcast to discuss its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.</p>
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<p>The one-hour call and webcast will begin at <span class="xn-chron">11 a.m. Eastern Time</span> on <span class="xn-chron">Thursday, July 1</span>, one day after the Company's reorganization is expected to become effective.  Upon emergence, Smurfit-Stone's trading symbol on the New York Stock Exchange will be SSCC.</p>
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<p>Interested parties can listen to the live conference call by dialing [phone], access code 13274863.  International callers can participate by dialing [phone], access code 13274863.  To access the presentation via webcast, visit Smurfit-Stone's website at <a href="http://www.smurfit-stone.com">www.smurfit-stone.com</a>.</p>
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<p>A replay of the presentation will be available at [phone], access code 30311167, until <span class="xn-chron">July 7</span>.  International callers may dial [phone], access code 30311167.  Replay of the presentation will also be available on the Company's website.</p>
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<p>Earlier this week the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in <span class="xn-location">Wilmington</span>, Delaware, confirmed the Company's plan of reorganization.  Similar relief had been granted previously in <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>.</p>
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<p>Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is one of the industry's leading integrated containerboard and corrugated packaging producers, and one of the world's largest paper recyclers.  The Company is a member of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® and the <span class="xn-location">Chicago</span> Climate Exchange.  Smurfit-Stone generated revenue of <span class="xn-money">$5.6 billion</span> in 2009; has led the industry in safety every year since 2001; and conducts its business in compliance with the environmental, health and safety principles of the American Forest & Paper Association.</p>
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For further information: Investors, Tim Griffith, [phone], or Media, Sue Neumann, [phone], both of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation Web Site: http://www.smurfit-stone.com