Company Profile For International Paper Company

International Paper Company (International Paper) is a global paper and packaging company that is complemented by a North American merchant distribution system, with primary markets and manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company operated 23 pulp, paper and packaging mills, 157 converting and packaging plants, 19 recycling plants and three bag facilities. During 2008, the production facilities in Europe, Asia, Latin America and South America included eight pulp, paper and packaging mills, 53 converting and packaging plants, and two recycling plants. The Company operates in six segments: Printing Papers, Industrial Packaging, Consumer Packaging, Distribution, Forest Products, and Specialty Businesses and Other. On August 4, 2008, International Paper completed the acquisition of the assets of Weyerhaeuser Company’s Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling (CBPR) business.

BRIEF: For the nine months ended 30 September 2009, International Paper Company's revenues decreased 5% to $17.39B. Net income from continuing operations increased 45% to $764M. Revenues reflects decreased income from Printing Papers segment and lower income from Distribution segment. Net income was offset by a decrease in cost of products sold, lower distribution expenses and a decrease in net earnings attributable to no controlling interests.