# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000051434
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-081369
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 11217
**Document Hash:** 69a99b2d04e03b9883e09c5f74126086
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-081369.hdr.sgml**: 20230328

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-081369

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 9

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230328

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230328

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000051434
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PAPER MILLS [2621]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 130872805
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NY
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-03157
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23766149

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6400 POPLAR AVENUE
- **CITY:** MEMPHIS
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 38197
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 901-419-7000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6400 POPLAR AVENUE
- **CITY:** MEMPHIS
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 38197

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** INTERNATIONAL PAPER & POWER CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19710527

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**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

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**SCHEDULE 14A** 

**(Rule 14a-101)** 

**INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT** 

**SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION** 

**Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the** 

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934** 

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## International Paper Company
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| ![LOGO](g738424dsp4a.jpg) <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C/O COMPUTERSHARE<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; P.O. BOX 43004<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PROVIDENCE, RI 02940-3004<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; V00651-P83814<br>| ![LOGO](g738424dsp4.jpg) |

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You invested in INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY and it's time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareowner meeting to be held on May 8, 2023.**

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice and Proxy Statement and the Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 24, 2023. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareowner meetings, you may (1) visit www.proxyvote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g738424dsp4d.jpg)  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br> May 8, 2023<br>11 A.M. CDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Point your camera here and | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g738424dsp4d.jpg)  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br> May 8, 2023<br>11 A.M. CDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; vote without entering a | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g738424dsp4d.jpg)  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br> May 8, 2023<br>11 A.M. CDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; control number | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g738424dsp4d.jpg)  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Vote in Person at the Meeting\***<br> May 8, 2023<br>11 A.M. CDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g738424dsp4c.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; International Paper Company<br> Global Headquarters<br> Tower IV<br> 1740 International Drive<br> Memphis, TN 38197 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; International Paper Company<br> Global Headquarters<br> Tower IV<br> 1740 International Drive<br> Memphis, TN 38197 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. |
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Vote at www.proxyvote.com** 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT** 

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the

upcoming shareowner meeting. Please follow the instructions on

the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board Recommends** | **Board Recommends** |
| **Item 1 — Election of Directors (one-year term)** | **Item 1 — Election of Directors (one-year term)** |  |  |
| **Nominees:** | **Nominees:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1a. Christopher M. Connor | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1a. Christopher M. Connor | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1b. Ahmet C. Dorduncu | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1b. Ahmet C. Dorduncu | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1c. Ilene S. Gordon | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1c. Ilene S. Gordon | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1d. Anders Gustafsson | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1d. Anders Gustafsson | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1e. Jacqueline C. Hinman | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1e. Jacqueline C. Hinman | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1f. Clinton A. Lewis, Jr. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1f. Clinton A. Lewis, Jr. | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1g. Donald G. (DG) Macpherson | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1g. Donald G. (DG) Macpherson | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1h. Kathryn D. Sullivan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1h. Kathryn D. Sullivan | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1i. Mark S. Sutton | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1i. Mark S. Sutton | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1j. Anton V. Vincent | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1j. Anton V. Vincent | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1k. Ray G. Young | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1k. Ray G. Young | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| **Item 2 —** | **Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's Independent Auditor for 2023** | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| **Item 3 —** | **A Non-Binding Resolution to Approve the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers** | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4e.jpg) | **For** |
| **Item 4 —** | **A Non-Binding Vote on the Frequency with which Shareowners Will Vote to Approve the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers** | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4f.jpg) | **Year** |
| **Item 5 —** | **Shareowner Proposal Concerning an Independent Board Chair** | ![LOGO](g738424dsp4g.jpg) <br>| **Against**<br>|
|  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 6 —** | **Shareowner Proposal Concerning a Report on Operations in China**<br>| ![LOGO](g738424dsp4g.jpg) <br>| **Against**<br>|

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