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International Paper Company (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is described as the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, with headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA headquarters in London, UK. This news page aggregates company-issued press releases and related coverage so readers can follow how International Paper communicates its strategy, operations, and financial performance.
Recent news highlights International Paper’s transformation toward a more focused sustainable packaging solutions company. Articles cover quarterly and full-year earnings announcements, where the company discusses adjusted operating earnings, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, and segment performance for Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA. Earnings releases also describe how portfolio actions and cost initiatives affect results.
Corporate news items include updates on the acquisition of DS Smith, which the company states created an industry leader focused on North American and EMEA regions, and the planned sale of the Global Cellulose Fibers business, which is treated as a discontinued operation. Other releases describe mill and facility closures in locations such as Riceboro, Georgia; Savannah, Georgia; Compton, California; and Louisville, Kentucky, as part of the company’s 80/20 strategic approach and footprint streamlining.
Investors and followers of IP stock can also find announcements about dividend declarations, participation in investor conferences, and strategic agreements, such as the continuity of services arrangement with Kraton and the sale of bag converting operations to ProAmpac. By reviewing this news feed over time, readers can see how International Paper presents its transformation plan, capital allocation decisions, and regional packaging strategies across North America and EMEA.
Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM) reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $33 million and adjusted EBITDA of $125 million (14% margin). For full-year 2025, net income was $132 million and adjusted EBITDA was $448 million (13% margin).
Cash from operations was $94 million in Q4 and $268 million for the year; free cash flow was $38 million in Q4 and $44 million for 2025. Return on invested capital was 12% and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA was 1.6x. The company reinvested $224 million, returned $155 million to shareowners, and has $150 million remaining on its repurchase authorization. 2026 will see peak capital spending, including $145 million of Eastover investments, with a target of > $300 million annual free cash flow and > 15% ROIC as investments deliver.
International Paper (NYSE:IP) CEO Andy Silvernail will speak at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on February 26, 2026. The presentation begins at 8:15 a.m. ET and includes a live Q&A. A webcast and a replay (available ~three hours later) will be posted on the company investor website under Events & Presentations.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced plans to separate its combined EMEA Packaging business into a new, independent publicly traded company and retain a focused International Paper for North America. The spin-off is expected to complete in 12–15 months, with listings on the London and New York stock exchanges.
The move creates two regionally focused packaging leaders, keeps senior leadership in place for North America, and intends to retain a meaningful ownership stake in the new EMEA business.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) reported full-year 2025 net sales of $23.63B and a loss from continuing operations of $2.84B, which includes a $2.47B pre-tax goodwill impairment tied to the PS EMEA reporting unit.
The company recorded adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $2.98B in 2025 and set 2026 adjusted EBITDA targets of $3.5–3.7B for the full year. IP also announced intent to separate into two independent public packaging companies, expected in 12–15 months.
American Industrial Partners completed the acquisition of Global Cellulose Fibers from International Paper (NYSE: IP) on January 23, 2026, and GCF now operates as an independent company.
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, GCF is a leading producer of absorbent fluff pulp for personal care products, reported approximately $2.3 billion revenue in 2024, employs 3,300 people and operates nine manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Poland. BofA Securities provided exclusive financial advisory services and committed financing. Transaction counsel and financing/regulatory advisors are listed.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) completed the sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business to funds affiliated with American Industrial Partners on Jan 23, 2026.
Transaction consideration was $1.5 billion plus issuance to International Paper of preferred stock with an aggregate initial liquidation preference of $190 million. The sold operations include nine manufacturing facilities, eight regional offices and approximately 3,300 employees. The GCF segment generated $2.8 billion in revenue in 2024; the operations sold to AIP generated approximately $2.3 billion in 2024 excluding closed mills.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) declared quarterly dividends for the period Jan 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2026. The company set a common dividend of $0.4625 per share and a cumulative preferred dividend of $1.00 per share. Both dividends are payable on March 17, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 23, 2026. The declarations apply to common stock, par value $1.00, and to the company’s $4.00 cumulative preferred stock.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on January 29, 2026, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.
The company will host a webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) to discuss results and market conditions; a replay will be available on the investor website about two hours after the call. Teleconference access is available at +1 646-307-1963 or U.S. toll-free 800-715-9871 (conference ID 4020847); callers should join by 9:45 a.m. ET. An audio-only replay will be available for 90 days by dialing +1 609-800-9909 or U.S. toll-free 800-770-2030 and entering the conference ID 4020847.
The company also announced its 2026 earnings release dates: Q1 April 30, Q2 July 30, Q3 October 28, 2026.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced on November 14, 2025 that it will close its packaging facilities in Compton, California and Louisville, Kentucky, with both sites set to cease operations by January 2026.
The Compton closure will impact 125 employees and the Louisville closure will impact 93 employees. Customers will be served from other nearby International Paper locations. Affected team members will receive outplacement assistance, mental health support resources, and severance benefits, and the company plans to minimize impacts through attrition, retirements and current vacancies at other IP sites.
International Paper framed the moves as part of a transformational effort to streamline its footprint and focus investments on facilities that support quality, reliability and service delivery.
Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM) reported third quarter 2025 results and hosted an audio webcast on Nov. 7, 2025. Key third-quarter metrics include net income $57M ($1.41/share), adjusted operating earnings $58M ($1.44/share), adjusted EBITDA $151M (18% margin), cash from operations $87M and free cash flow $33M. The company returned $60M in the quarter via $42M share repurchases and $18M dividends, and year-to-date returned $155M.
Board authorized a new $150M repurchase program. Q4 outlook: adjusted EBITDA $115M–$130M with expected price/mix and operations headwinds partially offset by higher volume.