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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-263644
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170821
ITEM INFORMATION:		Cost Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
ITEM INFORMATION:		Material Impairments
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170821
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170821

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000075677
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PAPERBOARD CONTAINERS & BOXES [2650]
		IRS NUMBER:				364277050
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-15399
		FILM NUMBER:		171043125

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1955 W FIELD CT
		CITY:			LAKE FOREST
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60045
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8474823000

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		STREET 1:		1955 W FIELD CT
		CITY:			LAKE FOREST
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60045
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>WASHINGTON, DC 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM 8-K
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<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d)&nbsp;of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
August&nbsp;21, 2017 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Packaging Corporation of America </B></P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>1955 West Field Court, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (&#167;&nbsp;230.405 of this
chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (&#167;&nbsp;240.12b-2 of this chapter). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emerging growth company&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or
revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On August&nbsp;21, 2017, Packaging
Corporation of America approved and announced a plan for the conversion of the Number 3 paper machine at its Wallula, Washington mill to produce virgin kraft linerboard. The conversion is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2018 and PCA will
cease production of uncoated freesheet and coated one-side grades currently produced on the machine. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Discontinuing production of these
grades is estimated to result in (1)&nbsp;total cash severance and other cash shutdown costs of approximately $20 to $25 million; and (2)&nbsp;total non-cash charges of approximately $45 to $50 million, which are primarily asset impairment and
accelerated depreciation charges. PCA expects to record $25 to $35 million of charges in the third quarter of 2017. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The press release
making such announcement is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this Item&nbsp;2.05. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Material Impairments </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The disclosure included under Item&nbsp;2.05 is incorporated by
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Other Events </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On August&nbsp;21, 2017, Packaging Corporation of America announced that
it agreed to purchase substantially all of the assets of Sacramento Container Corporation and 100% of the membership interests of Northern Sheets, LLC and Central California Sheets, LLC for a cash purchase price of $265 million. PCA expects to fund
the purchase price with available cash on hand. Closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including regulatory approval. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The press release making such announcement is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this Item&nbsp;8.01. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 99.1 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Packaging Corporation of America Announces Agreement to Acquire Sacramento Container Corporation and Conversion of Wallula Mill Paper Machine to High-
Performance 100% Virgin Linerboard </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Lake Forest, IL, August&nbsp;21, 2017 </B>&#150; Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today announced
that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Sacramento Container Corporation, and 100% of the membership interests of Northern Sheets, LLC and Central California Sheets, LLC in a cash-free, debt-free
transaction for a cash purchase price of $265 million. The Company has also announced that it will discontinue production of uncoated freesheet (UFS) and coated one-side (C1S) grades at its Wallula, Washington mill in the second quarter of 2018 to
begin the conversion of its 200,000 ton-per-year No.&nbsp;3 paper machine to a 400,000 ton-per-year high-performance 100% virgin kraft linerboard machine. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The acquisition transaction is structured as a purchase of assets resulting in a full step-up of the assets to fair market value. Under the terms of the
agreement, PCA will acquire full-line corrugated products and sheet feeder operations in McClellan, California and Kingsburg, California. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The value of
the expected synergies, the tax benefit of the step-up of assets and the operations&#146; EBITDA result in a purchase price multiple of approximately five times EBITDA. The acquisition will be accretive to earnings immediately. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PCA Executive Vice President Tom Hassfurther said, &#147;The acquisition of these well-capitalized facilities will further enhance our operations both
geographically and strategically. Also, the customer-focused employees and strong management teams of Sacramento Container, Northern Sheets and Central California Sheets will be an excellent fit with PCA&#146;s culture. This group has built a
successful business based on providing outstanding quality and service to a wide array of customers located in the northern and central regions of California.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Closing is subject to certain customary conditions and regulatory approval and is expected early in the fourth quarter of 2017. The company plans to finance
the transaction with available cash on hand. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The conversion of the No.&nbsp;3 paper machine at the Wallula Mill is planned for the second quarter of 2018
with an initial production rate of approximately 60&nbsp;per cent of capacity. Ultimately, production will increase to 1,150 tons per day once a new headbox, forming section, and shoe press are added in the fourth quarter of 2018. The capital cost
of the conversion is expected to be approximately $150 million. Discontinuing paper operations at the Wallula Mill will result in pre-tax cash severance and other shutdown charges of approximately&nbsp;$20 - 25 million&nbsp;and approximately $45 -
55&nbsp;million of pre-tax noncash asset impairment and accelerated depreciation charges. Charges of $25 - $35 million are expected to be recorded in the third quarter of 2017. The Mill&#146;s No.&nbsp;2 paper machine will continue to produce
150,000 tons-per-year of semi-chemical medium. </P>

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business for PCA by focusing our people and investments on increasing our competitiveness and ensuring a sustainable future in the office and printing&nbsp;&amp; converting markets with our mills in International Falls, MN and Jackson, AL. In
addition, at our current containerboard integration rate of 95%, the low-cost conversion of the No.&nbsp;3 paper machine at our Wallula Mill provides us with much needed linerboard capacity, allows us to integrate over 200,000 tons of containerboard
to our Sacramento Container acquisition, and enables further optimization and enhancement of our current mill capacity and box plant operations. The conversion will significantly enhance the mill&#146;s profitability and viability.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Paul LeBlanc, Vice President &#150; Paper, added, &#147;We will work closely with our customers to ensure a smooth transition as we wind down production of
the current grades we make on our No.&nbsp;3 paper machine at Wallula.&nbsp;Throughout this transition, all customers will continue to receive the high quality products and service they are accustomed to.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PCA is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products and the third largest producer of uncoated freesheet paper in the
United States. PCA operates eight mills and 93 corrugated products plants and related facilities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>CONTACT: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Barbara Sessions </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Packaging Corporation of America </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">INVESTOR RELATIONS: (877)&nbsp;454-2509 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PCA&#146;s Website:
<U>www.packagingcorp.com</U> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements
about expected synergies or other benefits from the acquisition and mill conversion activities, the expected costs of the mill conversion, the timing of completion of the acquisition and mill conversion activities, our future earnings and financial
condition, our industry and our business strategy. Statements that contain words such as &#147; will&#148;, &#147;should&#148;, &#147;anticipate&#148;, &#147;believe&#148;, &#147;expect&#148;, &#147;intend&#148;, &#147;estimate&#148;,
&#147;hope&#148; or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of PCA. Because forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, the plans, actions
and actual results of PCA could differ materially. Among the factors that could cause plans, actions and results to differ materially from PCA&#146;s current expectations include the following: the impact of general economic conditions; conditions
in the paper and packaging industries, including competition, product demand and product pricing; fluctuations in costs; the possibility of unplanned outages or interruptions at our principal facilities; and legislative or regulatory requirements,
particularly concerning environmental and tax matters, as well as those identified under Item&nbsp;1A. Risk Factors in PCA&#146;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2016 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and available at the SEC&#146;s website at &#147;www.sec.gov&#148;. </P>
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