Current Report on Form 8-K

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International Paper Company Files Current Report on Form 8-K

February 14, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- On February 13, 2025, International Paper Company (the "Company") filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") disclosing a commitment to permanently close a containerboard mill in Campti, Louisiana. The mill closure will include all production equipment with all manufacturing operations expected to cease by March 31, 2025.

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 International Paper 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 internationalpaper.com 

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