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International Paper to Create Two Independent Public Companies
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[{"type":"text","content":"International Paper to Create Two Independent Public Companies\n\n\nInternational Paper to Create Two Independent Public Companies\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nPR Newswire\n\n\nAccelerating path to profitable growth by building two scaled, regional packaging solutions leaders in North America and EMEA\nMEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, today announced its plan to create two independent, publicly traded companies: International Paper will be comprised of its current business in North America including both legacy IP and DS Smith assets, and the EMEA Packaging business will be comprised of both legacy DS Smith and IP assets in EMEA. The separation will create two leading sustainable packaging solutions companies, each with focused management teams and business models, tailored investment and capital allocation strategies, and compelling financial profiles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Paper is focused on maximizing value for shareholders through its 80/20 performance system and region-specific strategies. Combining International Paper and DS Smith enabled the company to significantly strengthen the businesses in both North America and EMEA. Over the past year, the 80/20 approach enabled the company to recognize significant regional benefits, improve customer delivery and strengthen its relative supply position in both geographies.\n\"During the past year, we have created two regional powerhouses with scale, strong customer relationships, leading brands and talented teams,\" said International Paper Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail. \"The two businesses operate in distinct market environments and are at different stages of their transformation. We have learned a lot about how to create value in each region. The next right step in our transformation journey to achieve full value creation potential is to create two independent, regionally focused companies. Taking this swift, decisive action now will enable both businesses to rea...