Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by International Paper Company on February 3, 2025. The report addresses Item 8.01 (Other Events) regarding the publication of a Third Supplementary Prospectus under U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules. This document supports the admission of International Paper's common stock to the Official List of the FCA and trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a regulatory disclosure regarding a corporate transaction and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes and Transaction Details
- Acquisition Completion: The Company's all-stock acquisition of DS Smith Plc closed on January 31, 2025.
- Prospectus Update: The Third Supplementary Prospectus supplements the Original Prospectus (September 11, 2024), First Supplementary Prospectus (November 4, 2024), and Second Supplementary Prospectus (December 5, 2024).
- Listing Status: The filing facilitates the listing of International Paper's common stock ($1.00 par value) on the London Stock Exchange in connection with the DS Smith acquisition.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future performance, or specific risk factors beyond the context of the completed acquisition and the regulatory requirements for the U.K. listing. The document references the previously disclosed terms of the recommended offer for DS Smith Plc.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the closing date of the DS Smith Plc acquisition (January 31, 2025) in the Company's prior Form 8-K.
- Review the Original Prospectus and previous supplementary prospectuses for full terms of the all-stock transaction.
- Confirm the trading status of International Paper common stock on the London Stock Exchange following the FCA admission.
- Check subsequent filings for the first combined financial results post-acquisition.