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International Paper reports developments in corrugated packaging, with operating updates centered on Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA. News releases cover quarterly and annual results, sales volumes, pricing, packaging margins, planned maintenance, cash flow, and non-GAAP measures such as adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow.
Company updates also address its completed acquisition of DS Smith, the completed sale of the Global Cellulose Fibers business, debt reduction, manufacturing footprint decisions, customer service capabilities, and executive presentations on market conditions. The coverage reflects a packaging company whose disclosures emphasize containerboard and box-plant operations, EMEA integration, capital allocation, and restructuring charges.
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.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lance Loeffler will speak at the Citi 2025 Basic Materials Conference on December 3, 2025.
The presentation begins at 8:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) and will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Interested parties can listen via webcast on the company website under Investors > Events & Presentations. A replay will be available approximately three hours after the live presentation.
International Paper (NYSE: IP) reported third quarter 2025 results: net sales $6.22B, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations $859M and adjusted operating loss $(224)M. GAAP net earnings (loss) was $(1.102B) and earnings from continuing operations was $(426M). Results include $675M of accelerated depreciation tied to mill closures and 80/20 actions; adjusted Q3 EBITDA including discontinued Global Cellulose Fibers was $1.01B. The company agreed to divest Global Cellulose Fibers to American Industrial Partners for $1.5B (with $190M preferred stock consideration). Free cash flow was $150M. Segments: PS NA operating loss $(166)M; PS EMEA operating loss $(58)M.