International Paper Chairman and CEO to Speak at Vertical Research Partners Global Packaging & Paper Conference

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Feb 21, 2012, 10:25 ET

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Faraci will speak at the Vertical Research Partners Global Packaging & Paper Conference Conference in New York City on Wednesday, March. 7th. The presentation is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. EST and will be followed by a question and answer session.

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All interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast live via International Paper's Internet site http://www.internationalpaper.com by clicking on the "Investors" tab and then clicking on the "Webcasts & Presentations" link. A replay of the webcast also will be available on the Website beginning approximately three hours after the presentation.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include uncoated papers and industrial and consumer packaging, complemented by xpedx, the company's North American distribution company. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs approximately 70,000 people following the acquisition of Temple-Inland Inc. and is strategically located in more than 24 countries serving customers worldwide. International Paper net sales for 2011 were $26 billion. Temple-Inland Inc., which was acquired in February 2012, had 2011 net sales of $4 billion. For more information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit internationalpaper.com.