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

February 8, 2017

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(847) 239-8800

(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:

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02              Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 8, 2017, KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (“KapStone”) issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, a copy of KapStone’s 2016 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Review slides which will be used for the conference call on February 9, 2017 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 7.01              Regulation FD Disclosure

On February 9, 2017, the management of KapStone will participate in a conference call discussing KapStone’s financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. A copy of a presentation entitled “2016 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Review” to be used in the conference call is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.

Item 9.01              Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)           Exhibits

The following exhibits are being furnished herewith.  The exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall the exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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