Smurfit Westrock shareholders elect directors, pass resolutions

Published 02/05/2025, 15:12
Smurfit Westrock shareholders elect directors, pass resolutions

DUBLIN - Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:WRK) plc, a leading packaging company, announced today that its 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders resulted in the election of all director nominees and the passage of all board-recommended resolutions. The meeting, which took place earlier today, solidified shareholder approval of the company’s current direction.

The company, which is required to file a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report the outcomes of shareholder votes, has made the form available on both the SEC’s and the company’s websites. The Form 8-K includes detailed results from the polls conducted during the meeting.

In line with regulatory requirements, Smurfit Westrock will submit the resolutions passed at the annual general meeting, other than those concerning ordinary business, to the National Storage Mechanism. These documents will be accessible for public inspection, providing transparency into the company’s governance practices.

The announcement follows the company’s adherence to UK Listing Rules 14.3.6 and 14.3.7, which dictate the dissemination of such information following a company’s annual general meeting. This step ensures that Smurfit Westrock maintains compliance with the rules governing public companies in the UK.

The successful election of directors and the passage of resolutions reflect shareholder confidence in the company’s leadership and strategic initiatives. As Smurfit Westrock continues to navigate the packaging industry landscape, the decisions made at this annual general meeting are pivotal for the company’s future operations.

The information regarding the annual general meeting and the subsequent filings is based on a press release statement from Smurfit Westrock plc.

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