International Paper 提交 8-K，披露第三财季初步业绩并讨论业务分拆进展

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2026

International Paper Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number 1-3157

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (901) 419-9000

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (the "Report"), including the exhibit, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and General Instruction B.2 thereunder. Such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

SECTION 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 28, 2026, International Paper Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026. The Company will host a webcast and conference call today to discuss results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026, progress on the separation of the Europe, Middle East and Africa packaging business, market conditions, and the full-year outlook for Packaging Solutions North America. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release.

SECTION 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished as part of this Report.

EXHIBIT INDEX

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.