UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

________________________

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2017

 

 

WestRock Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

Delaware 001-37484 47-3335141
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation)    

 

 

501 South 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(804) 444-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company [   ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [   ]

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On August 3, 2017, WestRock Company (“WestRock”) issued a press release announcing WestRock’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017. 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 August 3, 2017, WestRock will host a conference call during which it will discuss WestRock’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 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

 

99.1Press release dated August 3, 2017 – WestRock Reports Fiscal 2017 Third Quarter Results
99.2Fiscal Year 2017 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Presentation

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

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
  (Registrant)
   
   
   
   
Date:  August 3, 2017 By:   /s/ Robert B. McIntosh                                                     
  Robert B. McIntosh
  Executive Vice-President, General Counsel and Secretary