UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: April 22, 2004
Date of Earliest Event Reported: April 21, 2004
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-3157 13-0872805
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
400 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06921
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
203-541-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 21, 2004, International Paper Company announced that it
had agreed to acquire Box USA Holdings, Inc., a corrugated
packaging company.
Item 7(c). Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release of International Paper Company dated April 21, 2004
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Dated: April 22, 2004 By: /s/ Andrea L. Dulberg
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Stamford, Connecticut Andrea L. Dulberg
Assistant Secretary