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title: "Packaging firm International Paper to split into two companies"
description: "International Paperannounced plans to split into two publicly traded companies by spinning off its European packaging business. Shares rose about 5% in premarket trading. The company, which holds a si"
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published_at: "2026-01-29T12:20:23.000Z"
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# Packaging firm International Paper to split into two companies

> International Paperannounced plans to split into two publicly traded companies by spinning off its European packaging business. Shares rose about 5% in premarket trading. The company, which holds a significant share of the North American corrugated packaging market, has been divesting assets in Europe following its $7.22 billion acquisition of DS Smith. The separation is expected to be completed in 12-15 months amid slowing demand for box shipments due to cautious consumer spending and trade uncertainties.

Jan 29 (Reuters) - International Paper (IP.N) said on Thursday it would split into two publicly traded companies by spinning off its European packaging business.

Shares of the paper and packaging producer were up about 5% in premarket trading.

The company, which makes up for roughly one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market, bought London-based rival DS Smith in a $7.22 billion deal last year and has been making a series of divestitures and asset sales in Europe linked to the acquisition.

Demand for box shipments in key regions such as North America and Europe has slowed against the backdrop of cautious consumer spending, weak housing market and uncertainties stemming from tariffs and other trade policies.

International Paper said the separation was expected to be completed in 12-15 months.

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