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PackagingMaterials

Primary &SecondaryPackaging

Systems &Services

John A. Luke, Jr.Chairman and CEO

James A. BuzzardPresident

E. Mark RajkowskiSenior Vice President and CFO

THIRD QUARTER 2007 EARNINGS

October 25, 2007

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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by management of the company that are neither reported financial results nor other historical information are “forward-looking statements”within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of each company, or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, events or circumstances which affect the ability of MeadWestvaco to realize improvements in operating earnings expected from the company’s cost reduction initiative; competitive pricing for the company’s products; changes in raw materials pricing; energy and other costs; fluctuations in demand and changes in production capacities; changes to economic growth in the United States and international economies; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the environment and the tobacco industry; the company’s continued ability to reach agreement with its unionized employees on collective bargaining agreements; the company’s ability to execute its plans to divest or otherwise realize the greater value associated with its forestlands; adverse results in current or future litigation; currency movements; and other risk factors discussed in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and in other filings made from time to time with the SEC. MeadWestvaco undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investors are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures made on related subjects in the company’s reports filed with the SEC.

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John A. Luke, Jr.Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Third Quarter Summary

• Packaging Platform performed well in difficult input cost environment

• Strong quarter for mill-based businesses• Revenue and profit improvement in key consumer packaging markets

• Acquisition of Keltec and Hayes further strengthens positions in high-end personal care and cosmetics dispensing markets

• Solid back-to-school season for Consumer & Office Products

• Specialty Chemicals performed well in face of challenging marketconditions; offset raw materials inflation with pricing actions

3%Sales

2007 vs. 2006 3% 6%Sales

12%2007 vs. 2006

Nine Months Cumulative

Third Quarter

Segment Profit

PrimarySegment

Profit

Primary

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Key Highlights/Actions

Expect Improved Profitability in 2007

Key Highlights Actions

- Keltec & Hayes Acquisitions Profitable Growth - Wuxi Packaging Expansion

- Klabin agreement

- Long history of stewardshipSustainability - Innovative sustainable solutions

- Focused on customers’ brands

Land Strategy - Completed forestland sales: $500mm- Pursuing significant real estate opps.

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James A. BuzzardPresident

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Total Company – 3Q 07 vs. 3Q 06Income Before Taxes

$ m

illio

ns

$162$83 $1 $5

$14 ($36) $34

($7) $68

$0$20$40$60$80

$100$120$140$160

3Q 06 ActualVolume

Price/Mix

Energy/Mat'l/Frght Price

Net Cost Productivity

West Va. Timberland Sale

Restruct./One-time Charges

Other

3Q 07 Actual

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Packaging Resources

4%3Q07 vs. 3Q06

8%

• Improved pricing and increased productivity more than offset input cost inflation

• Volume growth in targeted high-value grades – CNK and tobacco

• 4Q Outlook – Solid year-over-year segment profit growth. Expect to overcome elevated input costs with price realizations, mix improvements, and productivity gains

Segment Sales$779 million $97 million

Segment Profit

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Consumer Solutions

4%Segment Sales

3Q07 vs. 3Q06

$611 million

• Increased sales and improved profitability in media, healthcare, and personal care businesses

• Lawn and garden business significantly weaker due to drought conditions in parts of U.S.

• Higher resin and steel costs impacted profitability

• 4Q Outlook – Modest year-over-year segment profit growth. Expect improved demand in lawn and garden, solid performance in beverage and food packaging, and continued growth in personal care and healthcare businesses

13%Segment Profit

$26 million

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Consumer & Office Products

3Q07 vs. 3Q064%

Segment Profit$51 million

• Improved mix and productivity gains led to higher profitability

• Solid back-to-school season from sales of Five-Star® and other proprietary branded products

• 4Q Outlook – Segment profit similar to year-ago levels. Continued mix and productivity improvements will be offset by lower volume and higher input costs

1%Segment Sales$334 million

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Specialty Chemicals

flat 3Q07 vs. 3Q067%

Segment Profit$16 million

FLAT

• Price improvements more than offset higher costs for CTO and other inputs

• Asphalt sales increased with late-season volume

• Carbon business impacted by continued weakness in North American automotive sales

• Weaker housing market negatively impacting volume and mix for certain pine chemical products

• 4Q Outlook – Segment profit similar to year-ago levels. Pricing improvement will offset higher input costs and volume declines in carbon and building materials products.

Segment Sales$131 million

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E. Mark RajkowskiSenior Vice President and CFO

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Key Financial Information

(In millions, pre-tax) 3Q 2007 3Q 2006 Change

Sales 1,796$ 1,751$ 3%Adjusted Gross Margin 1 359$ 344$ 4%Adjusted SG&A 2 213$ 199$ 7%Profit from Primary Segments 3 190$ 184$ 3%Adjusted EBIT 4 157$ 149$ 5% Adjusted Gross Margin % 20.0% 19.6% 40 bps

Adjusted SG&A % 11.9% 11.4% 50 bps

1 Adjusted gross margin excludes restructuring charges and one-time costs of $15.8 million and $8.9 million for the third quarter ended 2007 and 2006, respectively.

2 Adjusted SG&A expense excludes restructuring charges and one-time costs of $9.5 million and $18.3 million for the third quarter ended 2007 and 2006, respectively.

4 Adjusted EBIT excludes restructuring charges and one-time costs of $26.1 million and $27.2 million for the third quarter ended 2007 and 2006, respectively. Adjusted EBIT also excludes interest income of $3.7 million and $3.4 million in 2007 and 2006, respectively, and a gain of $82.6 million related to the sale of timberlands in the third quarter ended 2007. Adjusted EBIT includes remaining portion of Other Income/(Expense) after exclusion of interest expense.

3 Profit from primary segments defined as the sum of the segment profits of the company's primary business segments (Packaging Resources, Consumer Solutions, Consumer and Office Products, and Specialty Chemicals) and excludes Corporate and Other profit/(loss).

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SG&A – 3Q 07 vs. 3Q 06

* Excludes pre-tax restructuring and one-time costs of $9.5M in 2007 and $18.3M in 2006

$ m

illio

ns

$3 $213$4 $8 ($7) $6

$199

$150

$175

$200

$225

3Q 06 Actual*

Inflation

G&A TransformationInvestments

Other

Foreign Exchange3Q 07 Actual*

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Appendix

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Bleached Board

• Markets generally strong in key grades

• Continue to look for opportunities to grow higher-value business while de-emphasizing lower-value grades

• Pursuing additional price increases in targeted segments of SBS business to offset higher input costs

Shipments: 403,000 tons in 3Q07; down 2% vs. 3Q06

Pricing: Up $27 per ton vs. 3Q06; +3%

Backlogs: Currently over 2 weeks

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Coated Natural Kraft

• Solid beverage and CustomKote® demand drove increase in shipments versus prior year

• Continuing to implement price increases for general packaging grades

Shipments: 298,000 tons in 3Q07; up 6% vs. 3Q06



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Unbleached Kraft Paperboard

• Backlogs remain stable

• Price increases have been implemented, including Kraft Linerboard

Shipments: 203,000 tons in 3Q07; down 5% vs. 3Q06



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Corporate & Other Reconciliation

Corporate & Other Reconciliation($ in millions)

3Q 2007 3Q 2006 2Q 20073Q '07 vs.

3Q '063Q '07 vs.

2Q '07Corporate & Other - As Reported (28) (116) (101) 88 73

Remove:Restructuring charges 20 17 8 3 12 One-time costs 6 10 8 (4) (2) Total restructuring & one-time costs 26 27 16 (1) 10 Subtotal (2) (89) (85) 87 83

Remove:Pension credit (13) (12) (13) (1) - Interest expense 55 57 56 (2) (1) Interest income (4) (4) (4) - - Land sales gains (88) (5) (5) (83) (83)

Corporate & Other - As Adjusted (52) (53) (51) 1 (1)

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Packaging Resources - Segment Profit3Q 07 vs. 3Q 06

$ m

illio

ns

$90 ($20) $21 $8 ($2) $97

$0$20$40$60$80

$100$120$140

3Q 06 Actual

Price/Mix

Energy/Mat'l/Frght PriceNet Cost ProductivityOther

3Q 07 Actual

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Consumer Solutions – Segment Profit3Q 07 vs. 3Q 06

$ m

illio

ns $4 $26 $4($10)

$2 ($4) $30

$0$5

$10$15$20$25$30$35

3Q 06 Actual

Volume

Price/Mix


3Q 07 Actual

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Consumer & Office Products – Segment Profit3Q 07 vs. 3Q 06

$ m

illio

ns

($2) $51 $1 ($3) ($5) $11$49

$0$10$20$30$40$50$60

3Q 06 Actual

Volume

Price/Mix


3Q 07 Actual

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Specialty Chemicals – Segment Profit3Q 07 vs. 3Q 06

$ m

illio

ns $15 $6

($1) ($5)

$1 $16

$0

$5

$10

$15

$20

$25

3Q 06 Actual

Volume

Price/Mix

Energy/Mat'l/Frght PriceOther

3Q 07 Actual

Economy & Finance

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