{"id":877986,"date":"2025-08-21T11:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/international-paper-announces-strategic-changes\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:20:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:20:59","slug":"international-paper-announces-strategic-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/international-paper-announces-strategic-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"International Paper Announces Strategic Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n IP to Sell Global Cellulose Fibers Business to American Industrial Partners<\/i>\n <\/p>\n

\n Other Changes Include a $250 Million<\/span> Investment in the\u00a0Riverdale Mill in Selma, Ala.<\/span> and the Closure of Riceboro Mill, Savannah Mill<\/span> and Savannah Box Plant<\/span><\/i>\n <\/p>\n

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\n <\/span>, Aug. 21, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — International Paper (NYSE:\u00a0IP; LSE: IPC), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, today announced a series of strategic changes to achieve an advantaged cost position, deliver a superior customer experience and maintain a high relative supply position as part of its ongoing transformation journey. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n Agreement to Sell Global Cellulose Fibers Business
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\n <\/b>International Paper has reached a definitive agreement with American Industrial Partners (AIP) to sell its Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business for $1.5 billion<\/span>, subject to closing adjustments, including the issuance of preferred stock with an aggregate initial liquidation preference of $190 million<\/span>. The Company previously announced the decision to review strategic alternatives for its GCF business last fall, as part of the Company’s strategy to focus on sustainable packaging solutions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“GCF is a strong business, and I’m pleased to see it transitioning to AIP, which is focused on investing in and growing industrial businesses,” said IP Chief Executive Officer Andy Silvernail<\/span>. “Over the past few months, GCF has done the hard work of aligning resources with its most strategic customers, implementing an 80\/20 mindset, and creating a simplified and focused portfolio. These actions, combined with its talented and committed team made it an attractive investment for AIP to enter the pulp market and\u00a0have positioned GCF for long-term success under new ownership.”<\/p>\n

“GCF is well-positioned for future growth, supported by its large and sustainable wood basket, durable end markets, industry leading quality and innovation, long-term customer relationships, deeply knowledgeable employees, and well-invested facilities,” said Rick Hoffman<\/span>, Partner at AIP. “We look forward to partnering with GCF Senior Vice President Clay Ellis<\/span> and the rest of the talented and tenured management team to implement their growth vision.”<\/p>\n

The GCF business creates safe, high-quality pulp for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, its specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8 billion<\/span> in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n Strategic changes to Packaging Solutions business in North America<\/span>
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\n <\/b>International Paper’s packaging business in North America<\/span> has initiated a number of actions to enhance its ability to serve and grow with customers while improving its manufacturing footprint, including:<\/p>\n