Sonoco to Host Second Quarter 2013 Investor Conference Call

HARTSVILLE, S.C., June 28, 2013 /CNW/ - Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, will host its regular quarterly investor conference call on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. ET, to review its financial results for the second quarter of 2013. Participants from Sonoco will include M. Jack Sanders, president and chief executive officer; Barry L. Saunders, vice president and chief financial officer; and Roger P. Schrum, vice president, investor relations and corporate affairs. Sonoco intends to issue a news release reporting its second quarter 2013 financial results at 7:30 a.m. ET, on Thursday, July 18.

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The live investor conference call webcast can be accessed via the Internet at www.sonoco.com, from the Investor Relations tab at the top. Those planning to participate should plan to connect to the live webcast at least 10 minutes prior to the start. The presentation used during the webcast can also be found in the Investor Relations section. Those interested in participating in the live interactive call should contact Sonoco Corporate Communications at [phone] to register. A telephonic replay of the call will be available starting at 1 p.m. ET, to U.S. callers at 888-286-8010 and international callers at [phone]. The replay passcode for both U.S. and international calls is 19704715. The archived call will be available through July 28, 2013.

About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $4.8 billion, the Company has more than 19,900 employees working in 348 operations in 35 countries, serving many of the world's best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is a proud member of the 2012/2013 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. For more information on the Company, visit our website at sonoco.com.

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