WestRock Increases Dividend 10% to New Annualized Rate of $1.10 Per Share

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WestRock Increases Dividend 10% to New Annualized Rate of $1.10 Per Share

October 27, 2022

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share on its common stock, an increase of $0.025 per share from its previous dividend rate and representing an annualized increase of $0.10 per share, or 10%. The quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2022, and will be paid on November 23, 2022.

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WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

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Investors:
Robert Quartaro, 470-328-6979
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
robert.quartaro@westrock.com

James Armstrong, 470-328-6327
Vice President, Investor Relations
james.armstrong@westrock.com

Media:
Robby Johnson, 470-328-6397
Manager, Corporate Communications
robby.b.johnson@westrock.com

Source: WestRock Company

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