WestRock (WRK) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES

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Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on January 31, 2020.

WESTROCK COMPANY

WESTROCK COMPANY

1000 ABERNATHY ROAD, NE

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328

Meeting Information

Meeting Type:           Annual Meeting

For holders as of:      December 6, 2019

Date:     January 31, 2020        Time:   9:00 AM

Location:   The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

         3391 Peachtree Road, N.E.

         Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Telephone:  770-395-3900

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Voting Items    

	The Board of Directors recommends a voteFOR all director nominees andFOR proposals 2 and 3:
	1.	Election of Directors
		1a.	Colleen F. Arnold
		1b.	Timothy J. Bernlohr
		1c.	J. Powell Brown
		1d.	Terrell K. Crews
		1e.	Russell M. Currey
		1f.	Suzan F. Harrison
		1g.	John A. Luke, Jr.
		1h.	Gracia C. Martore
		1i.	James E. Nevels
		1j.	Timothy H. Powers
		1k.	Steven C. Voorhees
		1l.	Bettina M. Whyte
		1m.	Alan D. Wilson

2.	Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation.
3.	Ratification of Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP.
NOTE:Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.