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WestRock Announced as Name of Combined MWV/RockTenn Company Pending Merger

Merger awaits regulatory, shareholder approvals that are expected in June

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

WestRock Company was announced by MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV) and Rock-Tenn Company as the name for the new company when the two packaging leaders complete their previously announced combination. WestRock will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WRK.   “WestRock draws on the strongest elements from each of our legacy names,” said Steve Voorhees, who will be the CEO of WestRock Company. “The name speaks to our determination to build on the long track record of succes...

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