SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Section 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 6, 2006
JSG FUNDING PLC
(formerly known as MDP Acquisitions plc)
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Beech Hill
Clonskeagh
Dublin 4
Ireland
Telephone: +353 (1) 202-7000
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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6 January, 2006: Smurfit Kappa Group (the “Group”) today confirmed that it has commenced a process of engagement with its Works Councils and Trade Unions to address the rationalisation or closure of a number of uneconomic plants in its European Operations.
Plants in a number of countries including the UK, Spain, Germany, France, Italy and Sweden are potentially impacted by a consultation process which covers all of the main product areas of the Group.
No further comment will be made during the consultation process. The Group will make a further announcement as appropriate.
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Signatures
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, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: January 6, 2006 | By: | /s/ IAN J. CURLEY | ||
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| Ian J. Curley | ||
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| Director and Chief Financial Officer | ||
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