International Paper Completes $360MM Acquisition of North Pacific Paper Company
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International Paper (NYSE: IP) has completed its $360MM acquisition of North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC), a One Rock Capital Partners portfolio company. The deal combines two teams and product portfolios, aiming to enhance system flexibility, expand capabilities, and better serve growing West Coast packaging demand.
The acquisition supports International Paper's strategic transformation to maximize value for customers, employees, and shareholders, and is intended to strengthen lightweight, high-performance packaging offerings and service to West Coast customers.
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- Completed $360MM acquisition of North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC)
- Acquisition expands capabilities for lightweight high-performance packaging grades
- Improves service to West Coast customers and enhances system flexibility
- Supports International Paper's strategic transformation to maximize value creation
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News Market Reaction – IP
In the Jun 5 session, IP declined 0.80%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18 | Facility acquisition | Positive | +0.5% | Acquisition of Delmarva converting facility to expand East Coast presence. |
| Apr 16 | NORPAC deal announced | Positive | -0.9% | Agreement to acquire NORPAC to expand West Coast containerboard capacity. |
| Jan 23 | GCF sale completed | Positive | -0.1% | Completion of Global Cellulose Fibers sale; GCF operates independently. |
| Oct 17 | Bag ops divested | Neutral | -0.1% | Sale of bag converting operations to ProAmpac; US West Coast capacity shift. |
| Aug 21 | GCF sale announced | Positive | +2.2% | Announced sale of Global Cellulose Fibers division to AIP for portfolio focus. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Acquisition-related headlines have produced relatively small, mixed price moves, with slight average gains and several modest negative reactions.
Over the past year, International Paper has used acquisitions and divestitures to reshape its portfolio. Recent deals include the Delmarva converting facility and the sale of Global Cellulose Fibers, alongside the earlier NORPAC acquisition announcement on Apr 16, 2026. Price moves around these events were modest, averaging about 0.31%, with both small gains and declines. Today’s completion of the NORPAC deal fits into this ongoing strategic transformation rather than marking a new directional shift by itself.
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IP expanding capabilities to serve the growing West Coast region
The acquisition brings together two strong teams, high-quality products, and a shared commitment to serving customers. Adding NORPAC to the International Paper portfolio will enhance system flexibility and expand capabilities.
"Today is an important milestone for the NORPAC team and for
"We're proud to welcome the NORPAC team to International Paper and look forward to what we will accomplish together," said Tom Hamic, Executive Vice President and President, Packaging Solutions North America, International Paper. "NORPAC is a strong strategic fit for our business and expands our capabilities to support growing customer demand for lightweight high-performance packaging grades while improving service to our West Coast customers."
The acquisition of NORPAC is part of International Paper's strategic transformation to maximize value creation for customers, employees and shareholders.
About International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC)
International Paper creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.
About NORPAC
NORPAC is a
About One Rock Capital Partners, LLC
One Rock makes investments in companies with potential for growth and operational improvement using a rigorous approach that utilizes highly experienced Operating Partners to identify, acquire and enhance businesses in select industries. The involvement of these Operating Partners affords One Rock the ability to conduct due diligence and consummate acquisitions and investments in all types of situations, regardless of complexity. One Rock works collaboratively with company management and its Operating Partners to develop a comprehensive business plan focused on growing the enterprise and its profitability to enhance long-term value. For more information, visit www.onerock.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking or conditional words such as "intend," "look," "may," "will," "remain," and "plan" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risk of the Company's ability to achieve the desired outcome and realize the anticipated benefits from the acquisition. These forward-looking statements are also subject to the risks and uncertainties contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 21, 2026, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that we currently believe to be immaterial could affect the accuracy of any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or changes in expectations.
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