RockTenn today reported that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.20 per share on its Class A Common Stock to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 8, 2012. The dividend, which will be paid on May 21, 2012, represents an annual dividend rate of $0.80 per share.

RockTenn (NYSE:RKT) is one of North America's leading integrated manufacturers of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions. RockTenn's 26,000 employees are committed to exceeding their customers' expectations - every time. The Company operates locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Argentina and China. For more information, visit www.rocktenn.com.

RockTenn
John Stakel, 678-291-7900
Senior Vice President-Treasurer
jstakel@rocktenn.com