Richmond, Virginia, USA, 07 October 2008 — Chesapeake Corporation today announced that its common stock will be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board effective 08 October 2008, with a trading symbol of CSKE. As previously announced, Chesapeake's common stock (trading symbol CSK) will not trade on the New York Stock Exchange after the market closes on 07 October 2008.

The OTC Bulletin Board is a regulated quotation service that displays real-time quotes, last-sale prices, and volume information on more than 3000 domestic and foreign over-the-counter equity securities.

Chesapeake Corporation protects and promotes the world's great brands as a leading international supplier of value-added specialty paperboard and plastic packaging. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company is one of Europe's premier suppliers of folding cartons, leaflets, and labels, as well as plastic packaging for niche markets. Chesapeake has 45 locations in Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia and employs approximately 5400 people worldwide.