Results of Operations · Reg FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ______________________________ FORM 8-K ______________________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 31, 2017 ______________________________ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ______________________________ Delaware    1-15399   36-4277050 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)    (Commission File Number)    (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1955 West Field Court, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) (847) 482-3000 (Registrants' Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ______________________________ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrants under any of the following provisions: ¨      Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨      Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2 (b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2 (b)) ¨      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4 (c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))      Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The information furnished in this Item 2.02, including the exhibit described below, shall not be deemed “filed” hereunder for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. On January 30, 2017, Packaging Corporation of America issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.   (d) Exhibits       99.1 Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Earnings Press Release dated January 30, 2017 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.     PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA         (Registrant)                 By: /s/ MARK W. KOWLZAN         Chairman and Chief Executive Officer                 By: /s/ ROBERT P. MUNDY         Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: January 30, 2017