DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on January 29, 2021.

WESTROCK COMPANY

WESTROCK COMPANY

1000 ABERNATHY ROAD, NE

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328

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Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

For holders as of: December 4, 2020

Date: January 29, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM EST

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		Voting Items


The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all director nominees and FOR proposals 2, 3 and 4:
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.	Steven C. Voorhees

	1k.	Bettina M. Whyte

	1l.	Alan D. Wilson





2.		Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation.

3.		Approval of WestRock Company 2020 Incentive Stock Plan.

4.		Ratification of Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP.

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.