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
April 24, 2003
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-3157 13-0872805
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
400 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06921
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
203-541-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(99) Press Release issued by International Paper Company dated April 24,
2003, announcing first quarter 2003 earnings.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (Information provided under Item 12-Results of
Operations and Financial Condition).
The information required by Item 12 is being provided under Item 9 pursuant
to the Securities and Exchange Commission interim filing guidance provided in
SEC Release No. 33-8216.
On April 24, 2003, International Paper Company issued a press release
announcing financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003, a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Such information, including the
Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be
expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Additionally,
executive management will discuss the company's first-quarter earnings during a
webcast and conference call to be held today, April 24, 2003 at 10 a.m. (EDT).
All interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast live via the
company's Internet site at http://www.internationalpaper.com by clicking on the
Investor Information button. Persons wishing to listen to the live earnings
webcast must pre-register at the site prior to the webcast.
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Date: April 24, 2003 By /s/ Barbara L. Smithers
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Stamford, Connecticut Barbara L. Smithers
Vice President and Secretary
STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES
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