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23/05/2025 07:00

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RNS Number : 8778J  International Paper Company  23 May 2025

THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE
19.6(B) OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE "CODE")

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

23 May 2025

 

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY

Update to stated post-offer intention statements with regard to DS Smith plc

International Paper Company ("International Paper") announces, further to the
completion of its recommended all-share combination with DS Smith plc ("DS
Smith"), which was effected by way of  a scheme of arrangement under Part 26
of the Companies Act 2006 on 31 January 2025 (the "Combination"), an update to
its statements of intent made pursuant to Rules 2.7(c)(viii) and 24.2(a) of
the Code, which were set out in its announcement of 16 April 2024 (the "2.7
Announcement") and the scheme document published in connection with the
Combination on 11 September 2024 (the "Scheme Document" and, together with the
2.7 Announcement, the "Offer Documentation").

Unless otherwise defined, capitalised terms in this announcement have the
meanings given in the Scheme Document.

To improve efficiencies and to respond to the evolving needs of our customers
in what are tough trading conditions for the industry, International Paper can
confirm a proposal to close five of its Packaging sites in the United Kingdom.
Additional proposals also include the relocation of one site, the move from
24-7 to 24-5 operations at one site and a small headcount reduction at two
further Packaging sites in the United Kingdom. International Paper expects the
proposals would be implemented by the end of this calendar year and that
approximately 300 roles may be affected. Although the proposals result from a
strategic review by the UK business, as part of International Paper's
transformational journey to become a stronger sustainable packaging solutions
company, they constitute an update to the intentions with respect to DS Smith
set out in the Offer Documentation. A consultation process with employees and
unions is ongoing and until such time as it has progressed we cannot comment
further on its scope or the potential impact on employees.

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 at
www.internationalpaper.com.

For further information please contact:

Investor Inquiries

Michele Vargas

Director, Investor Relations

+1 901 419 7287

Media Inquiries

Amy Simpson

+1 901 419 4964

newsroom@ipaper.com

 

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