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Smurfit Westrock plc — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Smurfit Westrock plc's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

Smurfit Westrock plc reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $7,712 million, net income $63 million, EPS $0.12 per share.

“Dublin – April 30, 2026 – Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE: SW, LSE: SWR) today announced the financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Key Points: · Net Sales of $7,712 million · Net Income of $63 million, with a Net Income Margin of 0.8% · Adjusted EBITDA 1 of $1,076 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin 1 of 14.0% · Net Cash Provided by Operating”
Debt Financings

Smurfit Westrock plc incurred senior notes of €500 million with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas at 3.489% maturing November 24, 2031.

“issued €500 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.489% senior notes due 2031”
Debt Financings

Smurfit Westrock plc incurred senior notes of $800 million with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas at 5.185% maturing January 15, 2036.

“issued $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.185% senior notes due 2036”

Dmitri L. Stockton departed as Director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“As previously disclosed, Dmitri L. Stockton will be stepping down from the Board, effective as of the conclusion of the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders”

Carole L. Brown was appointed as Director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“On March 10, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Smurfit Westrock plc (the “Company”) appointed Carole L. Brown to the Board as an independent director, effective March 11, 2025.”

Dmitri Stockton resigned as Member of the Board of Directors at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“On February 26, 2025, Dmitri Stockton, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Smurfit Westrock plc (the “Company”), notified the Company that he will be stepping down from the Board, effective as of the conclusion of the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which is currently scheduled for May 2, 2025.”

Irene Page was elected as Group Chief Accounting Officer at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were elected, effective as of July 5, 2024, as officers of Smurfit WestRock in each case until their successors are chosen and qualify in their stead or until their earlier death, resignation or removal: · Irial Finan, Chair · Anthony Smurfit, President and Group Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) · Ken Bowles, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) · Laurent Sellier, President & Chief Executive Officer, North America (including Mexico) · Saverio Mayer, President & Chief Executive Officer, Europe, MEA & APAC · Jairo Lorenzatto, President & Chief Executive Officer, LATAM · Irene Page, Group Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)”

Jairo Lorenzatto was elected as President & Chief Executive Officer, LATAM at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were elected, effective as of July 5, 2024, as officers of Smurfit WestRock in each case until their successors are chosen and qualify in their stead or until their earlier death, resignation or removal: · Irial Finan, Chair · Anthony Smurfit, President and Group Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) · Ken Bowles, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) · Laurent Sellier, President & Chief Executive Officer, North America (including Mexico) · Saverio Mayer, President & Chief Executive Officer, Europe, MEA & APAC · Jairo Lorenzatto, President & Chief Executive Officer, LATAM · Irene Page, Group Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)”

Saverio Mayer was elected as President & Chief Executive Officer, Europe, MEA & APAC at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were elected, effective as of July 5, 2024, as officers of Smurfit WestRock in each case until their successors are chosen and qualify in their stead or until their earlier death, resignation or removal: · Irial Finan, Chair · Anthony Smurfit, President and Group Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) · Ken Bowles, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) · Laurent Sellier, President & Chief Executive Officer, North America (including Mexico) · Saverio Mayer, President & Chief Executive Officer, Europe, MEA & APAC · Jairo Lorenzatto, President & Chief Executive Officer, LATAM · Irene Page, Group Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)”

Laurent Sellier was elected as President & Chief Executive Officer, North America (including Mexico) at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were elected, effective as of July 5, 2024, as officers of Smurfit WestRock in each case until their successors are chosen and qualify in their stead or until their earlier death, resignation or removal: · Irial Finan, Chair · Anthony Smurfit, President and Group Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) · Ken Bowles, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) · Laurent Sellier, President & Chief Executive Officer, North America (including Mexico) · Saverio Mayer, President & Chief Executive Officer, Europe, MEA & APAC · Jairo Lorenzatto, President & Chief Executive Officer, LATAM · Irene Page, Group Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)”

Ken Bowles was elected as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were elected, effective as of July 5, 2024, as officers of Smurfit WestRock in each case until their successors are chosen and qualify in their stead or until their earlier death, resignation or removal: · Irial Finan, Chair · Anthony Smurfit, President and Group Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) · Ken Bowles, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) · Laurent Sellier, President & Chief Executive Officer, North America (including Mexico) · Saverio Mayer, President & Chief Executive Officer, Europe, MEA & APAC · Jairo Lorenzatto, President & Chief Executive Officer, LATAM · Irene Page, Group Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)”

Anthony Smurfit was elected as President and Group Chief Executive Officer at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were elected, effective as of July 5, 2024, as officers of Smurfit WestRock in each case until their successors are chosen and qualify in their stead or until their earlier death, resignation or removal: · Irial Finan, Chair · Anthony Smurfit, President and Group Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) · Ken Bowles, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) · Laurent Sellier, President & Chief Executive Officer, North America (including Mexico) · Saverio Mayer, President & Chief Executive Officer, Europe, MEA & APAC · Jairo Lorenzatto, President & Chief Executive Officer, LATAM · Irene Page, Group Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)”

Irial Finan was elected as Chair at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were elected, effective as of July 5, 2024, as officers of Smurfit WestRock in each case until their successors are chosen and qualify in their stead or until their earlier death, resignation or removal: · Irial Finan, Chair · Anthony Smurfit, President and Group Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) · Ken Bowles, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) · Laurent Sellier, President & Chief Executive Officer, North America (including Mexico) · Saverio Mayer, President & Chief Executive Officer, Europe, MEA & APAC · Jairo Lorenzatto, President & Chief Executive Officer, LATAM · Irene Page, Group Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)”

Terrell K. Crews was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Timothy J. Bernlohr was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Suzan F. Harrison was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Lourdes Melgar was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Kaisa Hietala was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Irial Finan was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Dmitri L. Stockton was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Colleen F. Arnold was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Carol Fairweather was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Alan D. Wilson was appointed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting of the Company: · Alan D. Wilson · Carol Fairweather · Colleen F. Arnold · Dmitri L. Stockton · Irial Finan · Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen · Kaisa Hietala · Lourdes Melgar · Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh · Suzan F. Harrison · Timothy J. Bernlohr · Terrell K. Crews”

Alan D. Wilson departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

Dmitri L. Stockton departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

David Sewell departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

E. Jean Savage departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

James E. Nevels departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

Gracia C. Martore departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

Suzan F. Harrison departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

Russell M. Currey departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

Terrell K. Crews departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

J. Powell Brown departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

Timothy J. Bernlohr departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

Colleen F. Arnold departed as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“The board of directors of WestRock was removed in connection with the Combination; former WestRock directors Colleen F. Arnold, Timothy J. Bernlohr, J. Powell Brown, Terrell K. Crews, Russell M. Currey, Suzan F. Harrison, Gracia C. Martore, James E. Nevels, E. Jean Savage, David Sewell, Dmitri L. Stockton and Alan D. Wilson ceased to serve as WestRock directors following the removal.”

Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“Irial Finan, Anne Anderson, Frits Beurskens, James Lawrence, Carol Fairweather, Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Lourdes Melgar, Kaisa Hietala and Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as members of the Smurfit Kappa board of directors.”

Kaisa Hietala resigned as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“Irial Finan, Anne Anderson, Frits Beurskens, James Lawrence, Carol Fairweather, Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Lourdes Melgar, Kaisa Hietala and Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as members of the Smurfit Kappa board of directors.”

Lourdes Melgar resigned as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“Irial Finan, Anne Anderson, Frits Beurskens, James Lawrence, Carol Fairweather, Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Lourdes Melgar, Kaisa Hietala and Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as members of the Smurfit Kappa board of directors.”

Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen resigned as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“Irial Finan, Anne Anderson, Frits Beurskens, James Lawrence, Carol Fairweather, Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Lourdes Melgar, Kaisa Hietala and Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as members of the Smurfit Kappa board of directors.”

Carol Fairweather resigned as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“Irial Finan, Anne Anderson, Frits Beurskens, James Lawrence, Carol Fairweather, Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Lourdes Melgar, Kaisa Hietala and Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as members of the Smurfit Kappa board of directors.”

James Lawrence resigned as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“Irial Finan, Anne Anderson, Frits Beurskens, James Lawrence, Carol Fairweather, Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Lourdes Melgar, Kaisa Hietala and Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as members of the Smurfit Kappa board of directors.”

Frits Beurskens resigned as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“Irial Finan, Anne Anderson, Frits Beurskens, James Lawrence, Carol Fairweather, Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Lourdes Melgar, Kaisa Hietala and Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as members of the Smurfit Kappa board of directors.”

Anne Anderson resigned as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“Irial Finan, Anne Anderson, Frits Beurskens, James Lawrence, Carol Fairweather, Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Lourdes Melgar, Kaisa Hietala and Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as members of the Smurfit Kappa board of directors.”

Irial Finan resigned as director at Smurfit Westrock plc.

“Irial Finan, Anne Anderson, Frits Beurskens, James Lawrence, Carol Fairweather, Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Lourdes Melgar, Kaisa Hietala and Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh resigned as members of the Smurfit Kappa board of directors.”

Facts are extracted by an LLM and gated to those whose source quote is present verbatim in the filing text. Coverage is best-effort while backfill and monitoring mature; this is not yet a full-market index. See methodology.