UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): November 7, 2016
WestRock Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 001-37484 | 47-3335141 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
| 501 South 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
(804) 444-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 7, 2016, WestRock Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information provided pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 in Item 9.01, is “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 7, 2016, WestRock will host a conference call during which it will discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 and other topics that may be raised during the discussion. The presentation to be used in connection with the conference call is attached as Exhibit 99.2. The information provided pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2 in Item 9.01, is “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the SEC or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated November 7, 2016 – WestRock Reports Strong Results in Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2016 99.2 2016 4th Quarter Earnings Conference Call Presentation
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| WestRock Company | ||
| Date: November 7, 2016 | By: | /s/ Robert B. McIntosh |
| Robert B. McIntosh | ||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||