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
February 13, 1996
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-3157 13-0872805
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(State of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File) Identification
Number)
Two Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY 10577
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(Address of Principal executive offices)
914-397-1500
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(Telephone No.)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
N/A
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
N/A
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
N/A
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
N/A
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 13, 1996, International Paper Company (the "Registrant")
issued a press release relating to certain matters including the
previously announced acquisition of Federal Paper Board Company, Inc.
("Federal"), its plans to restructure some businesses to improve
profitability, the progress of major expansion projects and the sale of
Western forestlands. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as an
exhibit and incorporated by reference herein.
Certain of the matters discussed in the press release are forward
looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including such
risks and uncertainties as are generally described in registration
statements, reports and other documents filed by the Registrant from
time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the
Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Specific reference is made to the risks and uncertainties
described in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-843) filed by the Registrant in connection with its planned
acquisition of Federal, and, in particular, to the risk factor entitled
"Uncertainties in Integrating Operations and Achieving Cost Savings." In
addition, achieving the anticipated savings is generally subject to the
Registrant's ability to effectively implement the necessary steps, in
light of economic and market conditions as they may exist in the future,
as well as any actions which may be taken by competitors of the
Registrant.
ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS
N/A
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements:
N/A
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information:
N/A
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(c) Exhibits:
(99) Press release, dated February 13, 1996, announcing the expected
completion of the Federal Paper Board Company, Inc. merger; a pre-tax
charge to earnings to strengthen existing businesses; and that the
Registrant is on schedule to complete the sale of forestlands in
Oregon and Washington.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN FISCAL YEAR
N/A
Signatures
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date: February 15, 1996 /s/ SYVERT E. NERHEIM
Purchase, NY ----------------------------
Syvert E. Nerheim
Assistant Secretary
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