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
July 20, 2007
SMURFIT KAPPA FUNDING PLC
(formerly known as JSG Funding 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.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes o No o
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
Amended and Restated Senior Credit Facility
On July 19, 2007, Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Smurfit Kappa Funding plc (the “Company”)) announced that it secured approval from its lenders to amend certain terms of its senior credit facilities, including a reduction in margin across each of the facilities and the relaxation of certain other restrictions on the Company’s subsidiaries.
A copy of the Amended and Restated Senior Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2007, is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
The following exhibits have been filed as part of this Form 6-K:
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| Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated July 18, 2007, between Smurfit Kappa Corporation Limited and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, in respect of a Senior Credit Facility Agreement, dated November 30, 2005, as amended and restated by an Amendment and Restatement Agreement dated January 31, 2007. |
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.
Date: July 19, 2007 |
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| 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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