MeadWestvaco to Release Third Quarter 2008 Results and Host Conference Call

Richmond, Virginia-based MeadWestvaco Corporation announced it will release third quarter 2008 results on Wednesday, October 29, before the opening of domestic financial markets. The company will broadcast its third-quarter conference call on Wednesday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) with access available via the Internet and telephone. John A. Luke, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer; James A. Buzzard, president; E. Mark Rajkowski, chief financial officer and Jason Thompson, director, investor relations, will review the third quarter results. Following the review, questions will be taken from registered analysts and investors.