International Paper Announces Overwhelming Shareholder Approval in Connection with the Proposed Acquisition of DS Smith

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is pleased to announce today that it received the necessary shareholder approval for its pending acquisition of DS Smith (LSE: DSS), (the “Combination”). Earlier this week, DS Smith also received the necessary shareholder approval for the Combination.

International Paper will report the final vote results of the special shareholder meeting in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). International Paper and DS Smith continue to expect the Combination to close late in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory clearance and other customary closing conditions.

“The overwhelming approval from both DS Smith and IP shareholders confirms the strong support of this combination,” said Andy Silvernail, Chairman and CEO of International Paper. “Bringing the two companies together will create a true global leader of sustainable packaging solutions which will drive significant value for our employees, customers and shareholders.”
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