International Paper (NYSE: IP) reports 24,845-share inducement RSU grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

International Paper Company reported an equity award to a senior executive. On January 5, 2026, the company granted its SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer a 2026 Inducement Restricted Stock Unit Award covering 24,845 shares of common stock, shown at a price of $0 per share as this reflects a stock unit grant rather than a market purchase.

According to the award terms, one-third of the restricted stock units is scheduled to vest on each of January 5, 2027, January 5, 2028, and January 5, 2029, in each case subject to the executive’s continued employment through the applicable vesting date. After this reported transaction, the executive beneficially owns 24,845 shares directly, with share numbers noted as rounded. The filing indicates it was submitted for one reporting person and may be associated with a Rule 10b5-1 plan checkbox option.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Flores Melissa S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY

6400 POPLAR AVENUE

(Street)

MEMPHIS TN 38197

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ [ IP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP & CHRO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/05/2026		A		24,845(1)	A	$0	24,845(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. 2026 Inducement Restricted Stock Unit Award granted on January 5, 2026. One-third of the award vests on each of January 5, 2027, January 5, 2028, and January 5, 2029, subject to continued employment through such date.

2. Share numbers rounded.

Remarks:

Power of Attorney on file.

	/s/ Vincent T. Smith, attorney-in-fact for Ms. Flores	01/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) report in this Form 4?

The company reported that its SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer received a 2026 Inducement Restricted Stock Unit Award covering 24,845 shares of International Paper common stock on January 5, 2026.

How do the 24,845 restricted stock units for INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) vest?

The award vests in three equal installments: one-third of the restricted stock units on each of January 5, 2027, January 5, 2028, and January 5, 2029, subject to the executive’s continued employment through each vesting date.

What is the reported price and type of security in this INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) Form 4?

The Form 4 shows an acquisition of 24,845 shares of common stock at a reported price of $0 per share, reflecting a restricted stock unit grant rather than an open-market purchase.

How many INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) shares does the executive own after this transaction?

Following the reported restricted stock unit grant, the executive beneficially owns 24,845 shares of International Paper common stock directly, with the share count indicated as rounded.

Who is the reporting person and what is their role at INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP)?

The reporting person is an officer of International Paper, serving as SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer (SVP & CHRO), and the Form 4 is filed for one reporting person.

Is the INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO (IP) Form 4 related to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The form includes a checkbox to indicate if a transaction was made pursuant to a contract or plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c), as referenced in Instruction 10.