<div id="readability-page-1"><div id="ctl00_CPI_dvBody"><p>WestRock Co. (WRK), Thursday announced that its shareholders have approved the merger with Dublin-based packaging company Smurfit Kappa Group plc.</p><p>As per the agreement, Smurfit Kappa will be acquired by Smurfit WestRock, whose subsidiary Sun Merger Sub, LLC will eventually merge with WestRock.</p><p>Upon completion of the merger, the shareholders will receive a share of Smurfit WestRock and $5 per in cash for a share of WestRock, the company added.</p><p>Currently, WestRock's stock is trading at $49.91, up 1.13 percent on the New York Stock Exchange. </p><p>For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com</p><p>Business News</p></div></div>

<p>WestRock shareholders have approved the merger with Smurfit Kappa, with shareholders receiving a share of Smurfit WestRock and $5 per share of WestRock. WestRock's stock is currently trading at $49.91, up 1.13% on the NYSE.</p>

WestRock Stockholders Agree To Merge With Smurfit Kappa