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
JANUARY 20, 1998
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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
The registrant issued a press release on January 13, 1998,
announcing that they signed a memorandum of understanding
regarding a purchase of one-half of the outstanding shares of
Olmuksa, a containerboard and box company in Turkey. Olmuksa
will operate in the future as a joint venture with International
Paper and Sabanci Holding, each holding a 42% interest.
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
(c) Exhibits:
(99) .
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN FISCAL YEAR
N/A
Signature
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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: January 20, 1998 /S/ CAROL M. SAMALIN
Purchase, NY --------------------------------------
Carol M. Samalin
Assistant Secretary