KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported consolidated net sales of $799,195,000 compared to $765,843,000 for the 2017 first quarter. Operating income was $51,733,000 compared to $18,561,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $41,037,000 compared to $10,153,000 a year ago. Net income was $32,741,000 or $0.33 per basic and diluted share compared to $5,992,000 or $0.06 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Non-GAAP EBITDA was $101,747,000 compared to $66,231,000 a year ago. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $114,541,000 compared to $80,796,000 a year ago. Non-GAAP adjusted net income was $42,464,000 or $0.43 per diluted share compared to $15,095,000 $0.15 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $5,123,000 compared to $32,669,000 a year ago. Capital expenditures were $37,025,000 compared to $38,669,000 a year ago. EBITDA was $101,747,000 compared to $66,231,000 a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $114,541,000 compared to $80,796,000 a year ago.