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Packaging Corporation of America Announces 25% Dividend Increase

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LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced today that it intends to increase the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to an annual payout of $5.00 per share from $4.00 per share, a 25% increase. The first quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share will be paid to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2022 with a payment date of July 15, 2022. Future declaration of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to the final determination by PCA’s Board of Directors.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Mark W. Kowlzan, Chairman & CEO of PCA, said, “Today’s announcement of an increase in our dividend demonstrates PCA’s overall operational and financial strength, as well as our disciplined and balanced approach to capital allocation. We are committed to generating value for our shareholders.”

PCA is the third largest producer of containerboard products and a leading producer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America. PCA operates eight paper mills and 90 corrugated products plants and related facilities.

Barbara Sessions

Packaging Corporation of America

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PCA Web Site: www.packagingcorp.com

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packaging corporation of america (pca) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the united states. in 2013 pca produced 2.7 million tons of containerboard and shipped 38.4 billion square feet of corrugated products. in 2013 pca acquired boise, inc., growing to $5.5 billion in sales and 13,600 employees. pca operates eight mills and a total of 94 converting operations/locations. pca is the third largest producer of uncoated freesheet paper in north america. pca combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "when you choose packaging corporation of america, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. we believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience." pca is a publically traded c