Smurfit Kappa clears final hurdles for merger with US firm WestRock

Deal will create packaging giant that provides everything from corrugated storage boxes to beer carriers and e-commerce shipping materials

In September last year, the two companies announced they were to combine their operations under the new company called Smurfit WestRock. 

Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has obtained all the regulatory clearances needed to allow its merger with US packaging firm WestRock to go ahead on July 5.

The two companies announced in September last year they were to combine their operations under the new company called Smurfit WestRock. At the time, the deal was reported to be worth $11.2bn (€10.47bn).