Norcross, Georgia, USA, 18 November 2011 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rock-Tenn Company and Rock-Tenn Company of Canada/Compagnie Rock-Tenn Du Canada today announced they are launching an amendment to the $3.7 billion credit agreement dated 27 May 2011, that will permit the issuance of debt that can be secured on an equal and ratable basis with the credit agreement, so long as no portion of the term loan B remains outstanding.

The amendment also will provide for a new $200 million term loan tranche and will amend other terms of a technical nature. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the administrative agent on the Credit Facility and Bank of America, N.A., acting through its Canada Branch, is the Canadian administrative agent on the credit facility.

RockTenn (NYSE: RKT) is one of North America's leading integrated manufacturers of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions, with net annual sales of $10 billion. 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.