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WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) is a global provider of sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, active across corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing and related packaging segments. The WRK news feed highlights how the company communicates with investors, customers and other stakeholders about its operations, financial performance and strategic direction.
News about WestRock often covers quarterly and annual financial results, where the company reports net sales, net income or loss, adjusted earnings metrics and segment performance for Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging, Global Paper and Distribution. These releases also describe drivers such as selling price and mix, volumes, cost inflation or deflation, economic downtime, mill closures, divestitures, acquisitions and cost savings initiatives.
WestRock’s news flow also includes corporate actions and capital allocation updates, such as announcements of quarterly dividends on its common stock. These items provide insight into how the board of directors approaches returning capital to stockholders alongside capital expenditures and debt management.
Another recurring theme in WRK news is sustainability and renewable energy initiatives. The company has reported progress on science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets, including virtual power purchase agreements with ENGIE North America that support Texas-based solar projects. WestRock also highlights innovations aimed at replacing plastic with fiber-based materials and developing alternative packaging solutions, as well as recognition in industry rankings and competitions.
Strategic and structural developments, such as the proposed combination with Smurfit Kappa Group plc to form Smurfit WestRock, are detailed in dedicated releases that describe the Transaction Agreement, stockholder approvals and expected conditions to closing. Visitors to this news page can review these updates to understand how the combination may affect WestRock’s corporate structure and share ownership, subject to completion of the transaction.
By following the WRK news stream, readers can monitor financial disclosures, sustainability milestones, new facility announcements and major corporate transactions, all in one place.
Atlas Holdings completed its previously announced acquisition of The ODP Corporation in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1 billion on December 10, 2025. The transaction was approved by shareholders on December 5, 2025 and received required regulatory approvals. Effective at closing, ODP became a private company, its common stock ceased trading, and it will be delisted from the NASDAQ. Craig Gunckel was appointed CEO and will lead ODP’s more than 16,000 coworkers across retail and B2B distribution.
Dermody Properties has commenced the development of LogistiCenter℠ at Pleasant Prairie, a state-of-the-art logistics park in Wisconsin. WestRock, a leader in sustainable packaging, has signed a build-to-suit lease for a 580,000-square-foot facility at the site. This new hub will serve the Great Lakes region with advanced manufacturing capabilities, aiming to enhance product quality and sustainability.
The logistics park, previously a power plant site, boasts unique power and water infrastructure, and is the only rail-served logistics park in Wisconsin. The development is expected to bolster local employment and the economy, with potential for future leases.
The project reflects Dermody Properties’ commitment to creating cutting-edge logistics solutions and WestRock’s strategic expansion to meet growing regional demand.
WestRock (NYSE: WRK) announced that its stockholders have approved the combination with Smurfit Kappa Group. The transaction, agreed on September 12, 2023, will result in the merger of WestRock into a wholly owned subsidiary of Smurfit WestRock, under the Companies Act of Ireland. WestRock stockholders will receive one new Smurfit WestRock share and $5.00 in cash per WestRock share upon completion. The merger is subject to specific conditions outlined in the transaction agreement. WestRock, a leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, has over 50,000 employees across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
For the second consecutive year, WestRock (NYSE: WRK) has ranked first in the Packaging and Containers industry on the Fortune 500 list. The list recognizes the 500 largest U.S. corporations by total revenue for the 2023 fiscal year. WestRock maintained its top industry position with $20.3 billion in annual revenue.
The company released its 2023 Sustainability Report in May, showcasing innovations aimed at replacing plastic with fiber-based materials. Technologies like Cluster-Clip™, EnduraGrip™, and PETCollar™ Shield Plus were highlighted. Notably, the EnduraGrip™ packaging solution won Innovation of the Year at the North American Paperboard Packaging Competition.
WestRock (NYSE: WRK) has launched its first virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) project, the Bernard Creek Solar, in partnership with ENGIE North America. Located in Wharton County, Texas, the 230 MW project aims to produce roughly 500,000 MWh annually. WestRock has contracted 207 MW from this project, contributing to its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% by 2030. The project is expected to generate $45 million in revenue for the county and create over 250 jobs during construction. Additionally, WestRock's VPPA initiatives will add a total of 282 MW of renewable energy to the Texas grid.
WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) reported net sales of $4.73 billion and net income of $16 million for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024. Adjusted net income was $101 million, with EPS of $0.06 and Adjusted EPS of $0.39. The company achieved over $160 million in cost savings and expects to exceed its fiscal 2024 target. Despite a decline in net sales compared to the prior year, WestRock remains focused on driving long-term earnings growth through efficiency and innovation.
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