28 February 2025

International Paper Company
Current Report on Form 8-K

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - On 28 February 2025, International Paper Company (the "Company") filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announcing (i) the promotion of Timothy S. Nicholls to the newly created role of Executive Vice President and President of DS Smith, an International Paper company, leading our business in Europe, Middle East and Africa and (ii) the appointment of Lance T. Loeffler as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The promotion and appointment are effective as of April 1, 2025.

The person responsible for arranging for the release of this announcement on behalf of the 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. 

For further information please contact:

Investor Inquiries
José Maria Rodriguez Meis
Vice President, Investor Relations
+1 901 419 3919

Media Inquiries
Amy Simpson 
+1 901 419 4964
newsroom@ipaper.com