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- Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation reported a net loss of $92 million for Q4 2005 and a net loss of $339 million for the full year 2005. - Market conditions were unfavorable in the first half of 2005 with declining containerboard and corrugated prices but began to improve in Q4 2005. However, higher energy and fiber costs negatively impacted results. - The company expects better comparisons going forward as market conditions improve but not meaningful sequential earnings growth in Q1 2006 due to seasonal factors and cost pressures.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Tim McKenna (investors) 312-580-4637 John Haudrich (investors) 314-746-1266 Tom Lange (media) 314-746-1236 Mylène Labrie (Canada) 514-864-5103 www.smurfit-stone.com SMURFIT-STONE REPORTS 4th QUARTER 2005 RESULTS CHICAGO, January 25, 2006 – Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (Nasdaq: SSCC) today reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $92 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005. These results include: • Previously announced litigation settlement charges of $36 million pre-tax, or $0.09 per diluted share, • Restructuring charges of $24 million pre-tax, or $0.06 per diluted share, related to facility closures, • A gain of $8 million pre-tax, or $0.02 per diluted share, associated with revisions to certain employee benefit programs, • A $0.01 per diluted share gain to record the impact of a non-cash foreign currency translation adjustment, and • A tax benefit of $10 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, related to: o A $34 million tax provision for the repatriation of foreign earnings under the American Jobs Creation Act, and o A $44 million reduction to deferred taxes due principally to the favorable resolution of the Internal Revenue Service examination for the years 2002 and 2003. Fourth quarter 2005 results compare to a net loss available to common stockholders of $9 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2004. That quarter included an impairment charge of $0.19 per diluted share, a loss from the early extinguishment of debt of $0.03 per diluted share, a non-cash foreign currency translation loss of $0.03 per diluted share, and a tax benefit related to the resolution of certain tax matters of $0.04 per diluted share. For the full year 2005, the company reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $339 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared to a net loss available to common stockholders of $57 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in 2004. Fourth quarter sales were $2,047 million, down five percent from the fourth quarter of 2004. Sales for the full year were $8.4 billion, compared to $8.3 billion in 2004. Commenting on operating results, Patrick J. Moore, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, “Market conditions were unfavorable in the first half of 2005 resulting in declining containerboard and corrugated prices. Our average box prices bottomed out in the fourth quarter reflecting decreases in the published containerboard price index earlier in the year. While we
contended with higher energy, transportation and fiber costs throughout 2005, the impact was most pronounced in the fourth quarter following recent spikes in energy prices and the impact of hurricanes in the Southeast. Despite unfavorable operating results, the momentum did change in the quarter as market conditions began to improve.” The containerboard and corrugated containers segment reported an operating loss of $5 million in the fourth quarter 2005 compared to operating profit of $31 million in the third quarter and $126 million in the prior year period. Operating profit for fiscal year 2005 was $183 million compared to $314 million in 2004. Lower containerboard production, declining containerboard and corrugated container prices and inflationary cost pressures drove lower operating results for both the fourth quarter and full year 2005. The consumer packaging segment’s fourth quarter 2005 operating profit of $20 million improved $3 million from the prior year, while down $5 million sequentially. Full year 2005 operating profit of $83 million was up $2 million compared to 2004. Folding carton shipments during the fourth quarter and full year 2005 were essentially flat with the prior year while prices continued to steadily improve. The business made solid progress with cost reduction efforts despite inflationary cost pressures. Total debt at year-end 2005 was $4,571 million, up $73 million from the prior year. Commenting on the company’s outlook, Moore said, “Market conditions have finally begun to improve. Packaging demand has rebounded, our inventories are at their lowest level in years, and we are implementing previously announced price increases and cost reduction initiatives. These conditions should lead to better comparisons as we move through the year; however, we do not expect meaningful sequential earnings improvement in the first quarter of 2006 due to seasonally lower volume, continued inflationary cost pressures, and the timing of certain employee benefit costs. “The company faces critical challenges and opportunities as a result of dramatic shifts in the market that call for a profound change at Smurfit-Stone. We recently announced key strategic initiatives to address market realities and are fully engaged in executing this plan. These initiatives include changes in key operating management positions, actions to drive lower costs in our manufacturing system and achieve specific cost and performance targets, and kicking off a customer-focused approach to the marketplace that should provide the foundation for long-term improvement in our results.” Smurfit-Stone management will discuss results via live webcast, including a slide presentation, at 8:00 a.m. CT (9:00 a.m. ET) on January 25. The webcast will be archived to the company’s website, www.smurfit-stone.com. ### Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (Nasdaq: SSCC) is the industry’s leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. Smurfit-Stone is a leading producer of containerboard, including white top linerboard and recycled medium; corrugated containers; point-of-purchase displays; multiwall and specialty bags; and clay-coated recycled boxboard; and is one of the world’s largest collectors and marketers of recovered fiber. In addition, Smurfit-Stone is a leading producer of solid bleached sulfate, folding cartons, flexible packaging, and
labels. The company operates approximately 240 facilities, located primarily in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and employs approximately 33,000 people. This press release contains statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in general economic conditions, continued pricing pressures in key product lines, seasonality and higher recycled fiber and energy costs, as well as other risks and uncertainties described in “forward-looking statements” in the company’s annual report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, as updated from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (In millions, except per share data) (Unaudited) 2005 2004 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Year 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Year Net sales……………………………………………$ 2,093 $ 2,153 $ 2,103 $ 2,047 $ 8,396 $ 1,942 $ 2,038 $ 2,165 $ 2,146 $ 8,291 Income (loss) from operations……………………$ 61 $ 93 $ (245) $ (76) $ (167) $ (23) $ 63 $ 149 $ 74 $ 263 Net income (loss) available to common stockholders……………………… $ (19) $ 1 $ (229) $ (92) $ (339) $ (66) $ (10) $ 28 $ (9) $ (57) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share…… $ (0.07) $ - $ (0.90) $ (0.36) $ (1.33) $ (0.26) $ (0.04) $ 0.11 $ (0.04) $ (0.23) Total reported debt……………………………… $ 4,633 $ 4,579 $ 4,543 $ 4,571 $ 4,571 $ 4,879 $ 4,869 $ 4,788 $ 4,498 $ 4,498 Capital expenditures………………………………$ 66 $ 73 $ 62 $ 75 $ 276 $ 42 $ 39 $ 58 $ 80 $ 219 Pension contributions…………………………… $ 47 $ 45 $ 48 $ 34 $ 174 $ 44 $ 44 $ 61 $ 28 $ 177 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Containerboard Containerboard & Corrugated Consumer Other & Corrugated Consumer Other Containers Packaging Operations Other Total Containers Packaging Operations Other Total 2005 Segment Results Revenues……………………………………… $ 1,544 $ 420 $ 83 $ 2,047 $ 6,359 $ 1,663 $ 374 $ 8,396 Segment profit (loss)………………………… $ (5) $ 20 $ 3 $ (180) $ (162) $ 183 $ 83 $ 19 $ (819) $ (534) 2004 Segment Results Revenues……………………………………… $ 1,636 $ 409 $ 101 $ 2,146 $ 6,247 $ 1,656 $ 388 $ 8,291 Segment profit (loss)………………………… $ 126 $ 17 $ 7 $ (186) $ (36) $ 314 $ 81 $ 28 $ (532) $ (109)
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION STATISTICAL INFORMATION 2005 2004 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Containerboard and Corrugated Container Segment Containerboard System North American Mill Operating Rates (containerboard only)………… 87.9% 92.0% 93.6% 97.3% 91.5% 94.8% 94.9% 94.2% North American Containerboard Production - M Tons………………… 1,751 1,852 1,799 1,813 1,790 1,858 1,903 1,887 Year over Year Avg. Domestic Linerboard Price Change…………… 25.2% 15.7% -7.4% -10.1% Sequential Avg. Domestic Linerboard Price Change……………….. -0.1% -0.3% -8.3% -1.2% Pulp Production - M Tons……………………………………………….. 141 139 145 138 128 146 138 137 SBS/Bleached Board Production - M Tons……………………………… 65 72 76 70 60 74 70 72 Kraft Paper Production - M Tons………………………………………… 52 50 48 54 74 72 54 59 Corrugated Containers North American Shipments - BSF *……………………………………… 19.5 20.3 20.5 20.0 20.0 20.5 20.5 19.9 Per Day North American Shipments - MMSF *………………………… 314.9 317.3 320.4 333.2 317.4 325.7 320.6 325.6 Year over Year Avg. Corrugated Price Change………………………… 9.4% 7.3% -1.6% -5.5% Sequential Avg. Corrugated Price Change……………………………. 0.4% -1.0% -3.4% -1.5% Consumer Packaging Segment Coated Boxboard Production - M Tons…………………………………… 138 136 144 138 141 140 140 139 Folding Carton Shipments - M Tons …………………………………… 124 131 138 130 128 124 134 131 Multiwall Bag Shipments - MM Bags ……………………………………… 270 280 280 282 282 291 295 289 Other Operations Fiber Reclaimed and Brokered - M tons…………………………………… 1,636 1,661 1,605 1,599 1,616 1,609 1,632 1,685 * Excludes intercompany shipments for all periods presented.
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions) December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 Assets (Unaudited) Current assets Cash and cash equivalents……………………………………………… $ 5 $ 6 Receivables, net…………………………………………………………… 224 254 Retained interest in receivables sold (Note 1)………………………… 139 158 Inventories………………………………………………………………… 734 786 Deferred income taxes…………………………………………………… 142 Prepaid expenses and other current assets…………………………… 82 60 Total current assets…………………………………………………… 1,184 1,406 Net property, plant and equipment…………………………………………… 4,245 4,638 Timberland, less timber depletion…………………………………………… 44 44 Goodwill………………………………………………………………………… 3,309 3,301 Other assets…………………………………………………………………… 332 336 $ 9,114 $ 9,725 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt…………………………………… $ 35 $ 19 Accounts payable………………………………………………………… 654 604 Accrued compensation and payroll taxes……………………………… 186 191 Interest payable…………………………………………………………… 97 95 Income taxes payable…………………………………………………… 17 Current deferred taxes…………………………………………………… 15 Other current liabilities…………………………………………………… 184 207 Total current liabilities………………………………………………… 1,188 1,116 Long-term debt, less current maturities……………………………………… 4,536 4,479 Other long-term liabilities……………………………………………………… 1,123 1,048 Deferred income taxes………………………………………………………… 385 823 Stockholders' equity Preferred stock…………………………………………………………… 89 85 Common stock…………………………………………………………… 3 3 Additional paid-in capital………………………………………………… 4,009 3,992 Retained earnings (deficit)……………………………………………… (1,846) (1,507) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)…………………… (373) (314) Total stockholders' equity…………………………………………… 1,882 2,259 $ 9,114 $ 9,725 Note 1: At December 31, 2005 and 2004, $592 million and $624 million, respectively, of receivables had been sold under two accounts receivable programs, of which the company retained a subordinated interest. The off-balance sheet Stone Receivables Corporation debt and funding received from the Canadian accounts receivable program totaled $472 million and $451 million, respectively as of those dates. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 for further description of these programs.
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In millions, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Net sales………………………………………………………………………… $ 2,047 $ 2,146 $ 8,396 $ 8,291 Costs and expenses Cost of goods sold………………………………………………………… 1,869 1,815 7,434 7,176 Selling and administrative expenses……………………………………… 230 189 807 770 Restructuring charges (income)…………………………………………… 24 (1) 321 16 Asset impairment charge………………………………………………… 73 73 Loss (gain) on sale of assets……………………………………………… (4) 1 (7) Income (loss) from operations………………………………………… (76) 74 (167) 263 Other income (expense) Interest expense, net……………………………………………………… (85) (85) (346) (343) Loss from early extinguishment of debt………………………………… (12) (11) Other, net (Note 1)………………………………………………………… (1) (13) (21) (18) Loss before income taxes…………………………………………… (162) (36) (534) (109) Benefit from income taxes……………………………………………………… 73 29 207 63 Net loss………………………………………………………………… (89) (7) (327) (46) Preferred stock dividends and accretion……………………………………… (3) (2) (12) (11) Net loss available to common stockholders………………………… $ (92) $ (9) $ (339) $ (57) Basic and diluted earnings per common share Net loss available to common stockholders………………………… $ (0.36) $ (0.04) $ (1.33) $ (0.23) Weighted average shares outstanding……………………………………… 255 254 255 253 Note 1: 2005 includes non-cash foreign currency gains of $3 million for the 4th quarter and losses of $9 million year-to-date. 2004 includes non-cash foreign currency losses of $13 million for the 4th quarter and $22 million year-to-date.
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005 2004 (Unaudited) Cash flows from operating activities Net loss…………………………………………………………………………………………………… $ (327) $ (46) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities Loss from early extinguishment of debt……………………………………………………… 11 Depreciation, depletion and amortization…………………………………………………… 408 416 Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs………………………………………………… 9 11 Deferred income taxes………………………………………………………………………… (233) (80) Pension and postretirement benefits………………………………………………………… (44) (48) Non-cash foreign currency losses…………………………………………………………… 9 22 Non-cash impairment and restructuring charges…………………………………………… 267 80 Change in current assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions Receivables………………………………………………………………………………… 48 (99) Inventories………………………………………………………………………………… 39 (50) Prepaid expenses and other current assets…………………………………………… 5 (18) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities………………………………………………… 28 64 Interest payable…………………………………………………………………………… 3 (4) Income tax benefit on exercise of employee stock options…………………………… 8 Other, net………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 6 Net cash provided by operating activities……………………………………………………………… 221 273 Cash flows from investing activities Expenditures for property, plant and equipment……………………………………………………… (276) (219) Proceeds from property and timberland disposals and sale of businesses……………………… 8 32 Payments on acquisitions, net of cash received……………………………………………………… (9) (13) Net cash used for investing activities………………………………………………………………… (277) (200) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from long-term debt………………………………………………………………………… 162 1,480 Net repayments of debt………………………………………………………………………………… (93) (1,615) Net repayments under accounts receivable securitization program………………………………… (177) Net proceeds from sale of receivables………………………………………………………………… 203 Preferred dividends paid………………………………………………………………………………… (8) (8) Proceeds from exercise of stock options……………………………………………………………… 1 54 Deferred debt issuance costs…………………………………………………………………………… (7) (16) Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities………………………………………………… 55 (79) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents………………………………………………………………… (1) (6) Cash and cash equivalents Beginning of period……………………………………………………………………………………… 6 12 End of period………………………………………………………………………………………………$ 5 $ 6
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION EBITDA, As Defined Below (In millions) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Net loss………………………………………………………………… $ (89) $ (7) $ (327) $ (46) Benefit from income taxes……………………………………… (73) (29) (207) (63) Interest expense, net……………………………………………. 85 85 346 343 Depreciation, depletion and amortization……………………… 100 103 408 416 EBITDA (Note 1)……………………………………………………… 23 152 220 650 Loss on early extinguishment of debt…………………………… - 12 - 11 Impairment charge………………………………………………… - 73 - 73 Receivables discount expense…………………………………… 5 4 18 7 Restructuring charges…………………………………………… 24 (1) 321 16 Non-cash foreign exchange (gain) loss………………………… (3) 13 9 22 Litigation settlements, net………………………………………… 36 3 36 3 (Gain)/loss on sale of assets - (4) 1 (7) Adjusted EBITDA (Note 1)……………………………………………$ 85 $ 252 $ 605 $ 775 Note 1: quot;EBITDAquot; is defined as net loss before benefit from income taxes, interest expense, net and depreciation, depletion and amortization. quot;Adjusted EBITDAquot; is defined as EBITDA adjusted as indicated above. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are presented in order to provide an indication of our ability to service debt and are important measures to use because of our highly leveraged position. They are presented to enhance an understanding of our operating results and are not intended to represent cash flow or results of operations for the periods presented. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements under US generally accepted accounting principles and may not be similar to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA measurements of other companies.

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  • 1. For Immediate Release Contact: Tim McKenna (investors) 312-580-4637 John Haudrich (investors) 314-746-1266 Tom Lange (media) 314-746-1236 Mylène Labrie (Canada) 514-864-5103 www.smurfit-stone.com SMURFIT-STONE REPORTS 4th QUARTER 2005 RESULTS CHICAGO, January 25, 2006 – Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (Nasdaq: SSCC) today reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $92 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005. These results include: • Previously announced litigation settlement charges of $36 million pre-tax, or $0.09 per diluted share, • Restructuring charges of $24 million pre-tax, or $0.06 per diluted share, related to facility closures, • A gain of $8 million pre-tax, or $0.02 per diluted share, associated with revisions to certain employee benefit programs, • A $0.01 per diluted share gain to record the impact of a non-cash foreign currency translation adjustment, and • A tax benefit of $10 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, related to: o A $34 million tax provision for the repatriation of foreign earnings under the American Jobs Creation Act, and o A $44 million reduction to deferred taxes due principally to the favorable resolution of the Internal Revenue Service examination for the years 2002 and 2003. Fourth quarter 2005 results compare to a net loss available to common stockholders of $9 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2004. That quarter included an impairment charge of $0.19 per diluted share, a loss from the early extinguishment of debt of $0.03 per diluted share, a non-cash foreign currency translation loss of $0.03 per diluted share, and a tax benefit related to the resolution of certain tax matters of $0.04 per diluted share. For the full year 2005, the company reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $339 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared to a net loss available to common stockholders of $57 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in 2004. Fourth quarter sales were $2,047 million, down five percent from the fourth quarter of 2004. Sales for the full year were $8.4 billion, compared to $8.3 billion in 2004. Commenting on operating results, Patrick J. Moore, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, “Market conditions were unfavorable in the first half of 2005 resulting in declining containerboard and corrugated prices. Our average box prices bottomed out in the fourth quarter reflecting decreases in the published containerboard price index earlier in the year. While we
  • 2. contended with higher energy, transportation and fiber costs throughout 2005, the impact was most pronounced in the fourth quarter following recent spikes in energy prices and the impact of hurricanes in the Southeast. Despite unfavorable operating results, the momentum did change in the quarter as market conditions began to improve.” The containerboard and corrugated containers segment reported an operating loss of $5 million in the fourth quarter 2005 compared to operating profit of $31 million in the third quarter and $126 million in the prior year period. Operating profit for fiscal year 2005 was $183 million compared to $314 million in 2004. Lower containerboard production, declining containerboard and corrugated container prices and inflationary cost pressures drove lower operating results for both the fourth quarter and full year 2005. The consumer packaging segment’s fourth quarter 2005 operating profit of $20 million improved $3 million from the prior year, while down $5 million sequentially. Full year 2005 operating profit of $83 million was up $2 million compared to 2004. Folding carton shipments during the fourth quarter and full year 2005 were essentially flat with the prior year while prices continued to steadily improve. The business made solid progress with cost reduction efforts despite inflationary cost pressures. Total debt at year-end 2005 was $4,571 million, up $73 million from the prior year. Commenting on the company’s outlook, Moore said, “Market conditions have finally begun to improve. Packaging demand has rebounded, our inventories are at their lowest level in years, and we are implementing previously announced price increases and cost reduction initiatives. These conditions should lead to better comparisons as we move through the year; however, we do not expect meaningful sequential earnings improvement in the first quarter of 2006 due to seasonally lower volume, continued inflationary cost pressures, and the timing of certain employee benefit costs. “The company faces critical challenges and opportunities as a result of dramatic shifts in the market that call for a profound change at Smurfit-Stone. We recently announced key strategic initiatives to address market realities and are fully engaged in executing this plan. These initiatives include changes in key operating management positions, actions to drive lower costs in our manufacturing system and achieve specific cost and performance targets, and kicking off a customer-focused approach to the marketplace that should provide the foundation for long-term improvement in our results.” Smurfit-Stone management will discuss results via live webcast, including a slide presentation, at 8:00 a.m. CT (9:00 a.m. ET) on January 25. The webcast will be archived to the company’s website, www.smurfit-stone.com. ### Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (Nasdaq: SSCC) is the industry’s leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. Smurfit-Stone is a leading producer of containerboard, including white top linerboard and recycled medium; corrugated containers; point-of-purchase displays; multiwall and specialty bags; and clay-coated recycled boxboard; and is one of the world’s largest collectors and marketers of recovered fiber. In addition, Smurfit-Stone is a leading producer of solid bleached sulfate, folding cartons, flexible packaging, and
  • 3. labels. The company operates approximately 240 facilities, located primarily in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and employs approximately 33,000 people. This press release contains statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in general economic conditions, continued pricing pressures in key product lines, seasonality and higher recycled fiber and energy costs, as well as other risks and uncertainties described in “forward-looking statements” in the company’s annual report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, as updated from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
  • 4. SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (In millions, except per share data) (Unaudited) 2005 2004 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Year 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Year Net sales……………………………………………$ 2,093 $ 2,153 $ 2,103 $ 2,047 $ 8,396 $ 1,942 $ 2,038 $ 2,165 $ 2,146 $ 8,291 Income (loss) from operations……………………$ 61 $ 93 $ (245) $ (76) $ (167) $ (23) $ 63 $ 149 $ 74 $ 263 Net income (loss) available to common stockholders……………………… $ (19) $ 1 $ (229) $ (92) $ (339) $ (66) $ (10) $ 28 $ (9) $ (57) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share…… $ (0.07) $ - $ (0.90) $ (0.36) $ (1.33) $ (0.26) $ (0.04) $ 0.11 $ (0.04) $ (0.23) Total reported debt……………………………… $ 4,633 $ 4,579 $ 4,543 $ 4,571 $ 4,571 $ 4,879 $ 4,869 $ 4,788 $ 4,498 $ 4,498 Capital expenditures………………………………$ 66 $ 73 $ 62 $ 75 $ 276 $ 42 $ 39 $ 58 $ 80 $ 219 Pension contributions…………………………… $ 47 $ 45 $ 48 $ 34 $ 174 $ 44 $ 44 $ 61 $ 28 $ 177 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Containerboard Containerboard & Corrugated Consumer Other & Corrugated Consumer Other Containers Packaging Operations Other Total Containers Packaging Operations Other Total 2005 Segment Results Revenues……………………………………… $ 1,544 $ 420 $ 83 $ 2,047 $ 6,359 $ 1,663 $ 374 $ 8,396 Segment profit (loss)………………………… $ (5) $ 20 $ 3 $ (180) $ (162) $ 183 $ 83 $ 19 $ (819) $ (534) 2004 Segment Results Revenues……………………………………… $ 1,636 $ 409 $ 101 $ 2,146 $ 6,247 $ 1,656 $ 388 $ 8,291 Segment profit (loss)………………………… $ 126 $ 17 $ 7 $ (186) $ (36) $ 314 $ 81 $ 28 $ (532) $ (109)
  • 5. SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION STATISTICAL INFORMATION 2005 2004 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Containerboard and Corrugated Container Segment Containerboard System North American Mill Operating Rates (containerboard only)………… 87.9% 92.0% 93.6% 97.3% 91.5% 94.8% 94.9% 94.2% North American Containerboard Production - M Tons………………… 1,751 1,852 1,799 1,813 1,790 1,858 1,903 1,887 Year over Year Avg. Domestic Linerboard Price Change…………… 25.2% 15.7% -7.4% -10.1% Sequential Avg. Domestic Linerboard Price Change……………….. -0.1% -0.3% -8.3% -1.2% Pulp Production - M Tons……………………………………………….. 141 139 145 138 128 146 138 137 SBS/Bleached Board Production - M Tons……………………………… 65 72 76 70 60 74 70 72 Kraft Paper Production - M Tons………………………………………… 52 50 48 54 74 72 54 59 Corrugated Containers North American Shipments - BSF *……………………………………… 19.5 20.3 20.5 20.0 20.0 20.5 20.5 19.9 Per Day North American Shipments - MMSF *………………………… 314.9 317.3 320.4 333.2 317.4 325.7 320.6 325.6 Year over Year Avg. Corrugated Price Change………………………… 9.4% 7.3% -1.6% -5.5% Sequential Avg. Corrugated Price Change……………………………. 0.4% -1.0% -3.4% -1.5% Consumer Packaging Segment Coated Boxboard Production - M Tons…………………………………… 138 136 144 138 141 140 140 139 Folding Carton Shipments - M Tons …………………………………… 124 131 138 130 128 124 134 131 Multiwall Bag Shipments - MM Bags ……………………………………… 270 280 280 282 282 291 295 289 Other Operations Fiber Reclaimed and Brokered - M tons…………………………………… 1,636 1,661 1,605 1,599 1,616 1,609 1,632 1,685 * Excludes intercompany shipments for all periods presented.
  • 6. SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions) December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 Assets (Unaudited) Current assets Cash and cash equivalents……………………………………………… $ 5 $ 6 Receivables, net…………………………………………………………… 224 254 Retained interest in receivables sold (Note 1)………………………… 139 158 Inventories………………………………………………………………… 734 786 Deferred income taxes…………………………………………………… 142 Prepaid expenses and other current assets…………………………… 82 60 Total current assets…………………………………………………… 1,184 1,406 Net property, plant and equipment…………………………………………… 4,245 4,638 Timberland, less timber depletion…………………………………………… 44 44 Goodwill………………………………………………………………………… 3,309 3,301 Other assets…………………………………………………………………… 332 336 $ 9,114 $ 9,725 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt…………………………………… $ 35 $ 19 Accounts payable………………………………………………………… 654 604 Accrued compensation and payroll taxes……………………………… 186 191 Interest payable…………………………………………………………… 97 95 Income taxes payable…………………………………………………… 17 Current deferred taxes…………………………………………………… 15 Other current liabilities…………………………………………………… 184 207 Total current liabilities………………………………………………… 1,188 1,116 Long-term debt, less current maturities……………………………………… 4,536 4,479 Other long-term liabilities……………………………………………………… 1,123 1,048 Deferred income taxes………………………………………………………… 385 823 Stockholders' equity Preferred stock…………………………………………………………… 89 85 Common stock…………………………………………………………… 3 3 Additional paid-in capital………………………………………………… 4,009 3,992 Retained earnings (deficit)……………………………………………… (1,846) (1,507) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)…………………… (373) (314) Total stockholders' equity…………………………………………… 1,882 2,259 $ 9,114 $ 9,725 Note 1: At December 31, 2005 and 2004, $592 million and $624 million, respectively, of receivables had been sold under two accounts receivable programs, of which the company retained a subordinated interest. The off-balance sheet Stone Receivables Corporation debt and funding received from the Canadian accounts receivable program totaled $472 million and $451 million, respectively as of those dates. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 for further description of these programs.
  • 7. SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In millions, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Net sales………………………………………………………………………… $ 2,047 $ 2,146 $ 8,396 $ 8,291 Costs and expenses Cost of goods sold………………………………………………………… 1,869 1,815 7,434 7,176 Selling and administrative expenses……………………………………… 230 189 807 770 Restructuring charges (income)…………………………………………… 24 (1) 321 16 Asset impairment charge………………………………………………… 73 73 Loss (gain) on sale of assets……………………………………………… (4) 1 (7) Income (loss) from operations………………………………………… (76) 74 (167) 263 Other income (expense) Interest expense, net……………………………………………………… (85) (85) (346) (343) Loss from early extinguishment of debt………………………………… (12) (11) Other, net (Note 1)………………………………………………………… (1) (13) (21) (18) Loss before income taxes…………………………………………… (162) (36) (534) (109) Benefit from income taxes……………………………………………………… 73 29 207 63 Net loss………………………………………………………………… (89) (7) (327) (46) Preferred stock dividends and accretion……………………………………… (3) (2) (12) (11) Net loss available to common stockholders………………………… $ (92) $ (9) $ (339) $ (57) Basic and diluted earnings per common share Net loss available to common stockholders………………………… $ (0.36) $ (0.04) $ (1.33) $ (0.23) Weighted average shares outstanding……………………………………… 255 254 255 253 Note 1: 2005 includes non-cash foreign currency gains of $3 million for the 4th quarter and losses of $9 million year-to-date. 2004 includes non-cash foreign currency losses of $13 million for the 4th quarter and $22 million year-to-date.
  • 8. SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005 2004 (Unaudited) Cash flows from operating activities Net loss…………………………………………………………………………………………………… $ (327) $ (46) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities Loss from early extinguishment of debt……………………………………………………… 11 Depreciation, depletion and amortization…………………………………………………… 408 416 Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs………………………………………………… 9 11 Deferred income taxes………………………………………………………………………… (233) (80) Pension and postretirement benefits………………………………………………………… (44) (48) Non-cash foreign currency losses…………………………………………………………… 9 22 Non-cash impairment and restructuring charges…………………………………………… 267 80 Change in current assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions Receivables………………………………………………………………………………… 48 (99) Inventories………………………………………………………………………………… 39 (50) Prepaid expenses and other current assets…………………………………………… 5 (18) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities………………………………………………… 28 64 Interest payable…………………………………………………………………………… 3 (4) Income tax benefit on exercise of employee stock options…………………………… 8 Other, net………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 6 Net cash provided by operating activities……………………………………………………………… 221 273 Cash flows from investing activities Expenditures for property, plant and equipment……………………………………………………… (276) (219) Proceeds from property and timberland disposals and sale of businesses……………………… 8 32 Payments on acquisitions, net of cash received……………………………………………………… (9) (13) Net cash used for investing activities………………………………………………………………… (277) (200) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from long-term debt………………………………………………………………………… 162 1,480 Net repayments of debt………………………………………………………………………………… (93) (1,615) Net repayments under accounts receivable securitization program………………………………… (177) Net proceeds from sale of receivables………………………………………………………………… 203 Preferred dividends paid………………………………………………………………………………… (8) (8) Proceeds from exercise of stock options……………………………………………………………… 1 54 Deferred debt issuance costs…………………………………………………………………………… (7) (16) Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities………………………………………………… 55 (79) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents………………………………………………………………… (1) (6) Cash and cash equivalents Beginning of period……………………………………………………………………………………… 6 12 End of period………………………………………………………………………………………………$ 5 $ 6
  • 9. SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION EBITDA, As Defined Below (In millions) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 Net loss………………………………………………………………… $ (89) $ (7) $ (327) $ (46) Benefit from income taxes……………………………………… (73) (29) (207) (63) Interest expense, net……………………………………………. 85 85 346 343 Depreciation, depletion and amortization……………………… 100 103 408 416 EBITDA (Note 1)……………………………………………………… 23 152 220 650 Loss on early extinguishment of debt…………………………… - 12 - 11 Impairment charge………………………………………………… - 73 - 73 Receivables discount expense…………………………………… 5 4 18 7 Restructuring charges…………………………………………… 24 (1) 321 16 Non-cash foreign exchange (gain) loss………………………… (3) 13 9 22 Litigation settlements, net………………………………………… 36 3 36 3 (Gain)/loss on sale of assets - (4) 1 (7) Adjusted EBITDA (Note 1)……………………………………………$ 85 $ 252 $ 605 $ 775 Note 1: quot;EBITDAquot; is defined as net loss before benefit from income taxes, interest expense, net and depreciation, depletion and amortization. quot;Adjusted EBITDAquot; is defined as EBITDA adjusted as indicated above. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are presented in order to provide an indication of our ability to service debt and are important measures to use because of our highly leveraged position. They are presented to enhance an understanding of our operating results and are not intended to represent cash flow or results of operations for the periods presented. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements under US generally accepted accounting principles and may not be similar to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA measurements of other companies.