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

 

March 16, 2009

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 March 16, 2009, KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (“KapStone”) issued a press release reporting earnings for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01               Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)           Exhibits

 

Exhibit 99.1     Press release of KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, dated March 16, 2009

 

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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.

 

Date:  March 16, 2009
	KAPSTONE PAPER AND PACKAGING CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Andrea K. Tarbox
	Name:		Andrea K. Tarbox
	Title:			Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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