Current Report on Form 8-K

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1 July 2025

International Paper Company Files Current Report on Form 8-K

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - International Paper Company (the "Company" or "International Paper") has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") reporting that the Company has announced the completion of the divestiture of five European plants to PALM Group to satisfy regulatory commitments from its acquisition of DS Smith Plc. As a result, the Company has satisfied all of its obligations towards the European Commission in connection with the acquisition of DS Smith Plc.

The Current Report on Form 8-K is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and on the SEC Filings page of the Company's website at SEC Filings | International Paper.

The person responsible for arranging for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company is Joseph R. Saab, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting www.internationalpaper.com. 

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