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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 5, 2018  

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)

 

1000 Abernathy Road, Atlanta, GA 30328
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(770) 448-2193
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 November 5, 2018, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. 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, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 5, 2018, the Company will host a conference call during which it will discuss its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 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 5, 2018 – WestRock Reports Strong Fiscal 2018 Fourth Quarter Results - Consolidated Segment EBITDA Increased 26%
  99.2   Q4 FY18 Results – November 5, 2018


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 5, 2018 By:  /s/ Robert B. McIntosh        
    Robert B. McIntosh
    Executive Vice-President, General Counsel and Secretary