International Paper Reports Strong Industrial Packaging Results for Q1 2013

MEMPHIS, TN—May 2, 2013—International Paper today reported first quarter 2013 net earnings attributable to common shareholders totaling $318 million ($0.71 per share), compared with net earnings of $235 million ($0.53 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2012 and $188 million ($0.43 per share) in the first quarter of 2012. Amounts in all periods include the impact of special items, non-operating pension expense and discontinued operations.