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UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2017 ¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From to _________________________________________

Commission File Number 1-3157

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York 13-0872805(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employerincorporation of organization) Identification No.)

6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38197

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (901) 419-7000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during thepreceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for thepast 90 days. Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to besubmitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (paragraph 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period thatthe registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See thedefinitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer ¨

Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new orrevised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13 (a) of the ExchangeAct. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No ý

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share, as of July 28, 2017 was 412,915,093 .

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PAGE NO. PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations - Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and2016 2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet - June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 3 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 4 Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 5 Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 25 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 41 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 41 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings 42 Item 1A. Risk Factors 42 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 42 Item 6. Exhibits 43 Signatures 44

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYCondensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

(Unaudited)(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

June 30, Six Months Ended

June 30,

2017 2016 2017 2016

Net Sales $ 5,772 $ 5,322 $ 11,283 $ 10,432

Costs and Expenses Cost of products sold 4,105 4,112 8,045 7,723Selling and administrative expenses 422 386 844 762Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested 357 301 702 585Distribution expenses 390 339 769 659Taxes other than payroll and income taxes 43 41 88 82Restructuring and other charges (16) — (16) 1Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses 9 28 9 65Litigation settlement 354 — 354 —Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business — — (6) —Interest expense, net 137 129 279 252

Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Equity Earnings (29) (14) 215 303Income tax provision (benefit) (89) (9) (6) 32Equity earnings (loss), net of taxes 20 45 68 108

Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations 80 40 289 379Discontinued operations, net of taxes — — — (5)

Net Earnings (Loss) 80 40 289 374Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — —

Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to International Paper Company $ 80 $ 40 $ 289 $ 374

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to International Paper Company Common Shareholders Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.70 $ 0.92Discontinued operations, net of taxes — — — (0.01)

Net earnings (loss) $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.70 $ 0.91

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to International Paper Company Common Shareholders Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.69 $ 0.91Discontinued operations, net of taxes — — — (0.01)

Net earnings (loss) $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.69 $ 0.90

Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding – assuming dilution 416.4 414.7 416.7 415.1

Cash Dividends Per Common Share $ 0.4625 $ 0.4400 $ 0.9250 $ 0.8800

Amounts Attributable to International Paper Company Common Shareholders Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 80 $ 40 $ 289 $ 379Discontinued operations, net of taxes — — — (5)

Net earnings (loss) $ 80 $ 40 $ 289 $ 374

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYCondensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)(In millions)

Three Months Ended


June 30,

2017 2016 2017 2016

Net Earnings (Loss) $ 80 $ 40 $ 289 $ 374Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:

Amortization of pension and post-retirement prior service costs and net loss: U.S. plans 60 335 117 399

Pension and postretirement liability adjustments: U.S. plans — (545) — (545)Non-U.S. plans 2 — 1 17

Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment (14) 134 134 370Net gains/losses on cash flow hedging derivatives:

Net gains (losses) arising during the period (1) (14) 8 (10)Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings (loss) (2) (3) (4) (4)

Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax 45 (93) 256 227

Comprehensive Income (Loss) 125 (53) 545 601Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — —Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (1) 1 (2) —

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to International Paper Company $ 124 $ (52) $ 543 $ 601


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INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(In millions)

June 30,

2017 December 31,

2016

(unaudited) Assets Current Assets

Cash and temporary investments $ 1,041 $ 1,033Accounts and notes receivable, net 3,283 3,001Inventories 2,361 2,438Other current assets 552 198

Total Current Assets 7,237 6,670

Plants, Properties and Equipment, net 14,040 13,990Forestlands 451 456Investments 325 360Financial Assets of Special Purpose Entities (Note 13) 7,042 7,033Goodwill 3,409 3,364Deferred Charges and Other Assets 1,373 1,220

Total Assets $ 33,877 $ 33,093

Liabilities and Equity Current Liabilities

Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt $ 824 $ 239Accounts payable 2,362 2,309Accrued payroll and benefits 409 430Other accrued liabilities 1,407 1,091

Total Current Liabilities 5,002 4,069

Long-Term Debt 10,392 11,075Nonrecourse Financial Liabilities of Special Purpose Entities (Note 13) 6,287 6,284Deferred Income Taxes 3,499 3,127Pension Benefit Obligation 3,357 3,400Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Obligation 318 330Other Liabilities 457 449Equity

Common stock, $1 par value, 2017 – 448.9 shares and 2016 – 448.9 shares 449 449Paid-in capital 6,168 6,189Retained earnings 4,717 4,818Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,108) (5,362)

6,226 6,094Less: Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 2017 – 36.0 shares and 2016 – 37.7 shares 1,681 1,753

Total Shareholders’ Equity 4,545 4,341

Noncontrolling interests 20 18

Total Equity 4,565 4,359

Total Liabilities and Equity $ 33,877 $ 33,093


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INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYCondensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)(In millions)

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2017 2016

Operating Activities Net earnings (loss) $ 289 $ 374Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested 702 585Deferred income tax provision (benefit), net 304 22Restructuring and other charges (16) 1Litigation settlement 354 —Pension plan contributions — (250)Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business (6) —Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses 9 65Ilim dividends received 127 58Equity (earnings) loss, net (68) (108)Periodic pension expense, net 158 624Other, net 73 65Changes in current assets and liabilities

Accounts and notes receivable (230) (86)Inventories 21 48Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (110) (76)Interest payable (1) 13Other (328) (110)

Cash Provided By (Used For) Operations 1,278 1,225

Investment Activities Invested in capital projects (664) (637)Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (44) (61)Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested — 101Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 17 11Other (39) (106)

Cash Provided By (Used For) Investment Activities (730) (692)

Financing Activities Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock tax withholding (46) (132)Issuance of debt 132 1,204Reduction of debt (248) (1,070)Change in book overdrafts (6) 6Dividends paid (382) (362)

Cash Provided By (Used For) Financing Activities (550) (354)

Cash Included in Assets Held for Sale (4) —

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash 14 25

Change in Cash and Temporary Investments 8 204Cash and Temporary Investments

Beginning of period 1,033 1,050

End of period $ 1,041 $ 1,254


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INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYCondensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and inaccordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments that are necessary for the fair presentation ofInternational Paper Company’s (International Paper’s, the Company’s or our) financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periodspresented. Except as disclosed herein, such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Results for the first six months of the year may not necessarily beindicative of full year results. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes theretoincluded in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 31,2017 (collectively the "2016 10-K"), both of which have previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Current Report on Form 8-Kdated July 31, 2017 was filed to retrospectively adjust portions of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, to reflectthe adoption of the required guidance in ASU 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes." In addition, as a result of aninternal reorganization in the 2017 first quarter, the net sales and operating profits for the Asian Distribution operations are included in the results of the businessesthat manufacture the products, and as such, prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the presentation in 2017.

During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company finalized the purchase of Weyerhaeuser's pulp business (see Note 7 ). Subsequent to the acquisition, the Companybegan reporting Global Cellulose Fibers as a separate reportable business segment in the fourth quarter of 2016 due to the increased materiality of the results of thisbusiness. This segment includes the Company's legacy pulp business and the newly acquired pulp business. As such, amounts related to the legacy pulp businesshave been reclassified out of the Printing Papers' segment and included in the new Global Cellulose Fibers business segment for all prior periods to conform withcurrent year presentation.

NOTE 2 - RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

Retirement Benefits

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost andNet Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost." Under this new guidance, employers will present the service costs component of the net periodic benefit cost in the sameincome statement line item(s) as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. In addition, only the service cost componentwill be eligible for capitalization in assets. Employers will present the other components separately from the line items(s) that includes the service cost and outsideof any subtotal of operating income. In addition, disclosure of the line(s) used to present the other components of net periodic benefit cost will be required if thecomponents are not presented separately in the income statement. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, andinterim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have notbeen issued or made available for issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance; however, we expect the adoption of ASU 2017-07to result in a change in our adjusted operating profit, which will be offset by a corresponding change in non-operating pension expense to reflect the impact ofpresenting the amortization of the prior service cost component of net periodic pension expense outside of operating income. We expect to adopt the provisions ofthis guidance on January 1, 2018 using the retrospective method and do not anticipate a material change to our 2017 adjusted operating profit or non-operatingpension expense when they are recast to reflect the standard. We also do not expect ASU 2017-07 to have a material impact on our statements of financial positionor cash flows.

Intangibles

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment." This guidanceeliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2 of today's goodwill impairment test to measure a goodwill impairmentcharge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value. This guidance should beapplied prospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, for any impairment test performed in 2020. Early adoptionis permitted for annual and interim goodwill impairment testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance.

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Accounting Changes

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-03, "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic 250) and Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures(Topic 323): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the September 22, 2016 and November 17, 2016 EITF Meetings." This guidanceaddresses the additional qualitative disclosures that a registrant is expected to provide when it cannot reasonably estimate the impact that ASUs 2014-09, 2016-02and 2016-13 will have in applying SAB Topic 11.M. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance.

Business Combinations

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business." Under the new guidance, an entitymust first determine whether substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similaridentifiable assets. If this threshold is met, the set of transferred assets and activities is not a business. If this threshold is not met, the entity then evaluates whetherthe set meets the requirement that a business include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to createoutputs. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption ispermitted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance.

Variable Interest Entities

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, "Consolidation (Topic 810): Interests Held through Related Parties That Are under Common Control." Underconsolidation guidance in ASU 2015-02 issued by the FASB in 2015, a single decision maker was required to consider an indirect interest held by a related partyunder common control in its entirety. Under the new guidance, the single decision maker will consider that indirect interest on a proportionate basis. This guidanceis effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. This guidance should be appliedretrospectively to all relevant prior periods beginning with the fiscal years in which ASU 2015-02 was initially applied. Early adoption is permitted. The Companyadopted this ASU in the first quarter of 2017 with no material impact on the financial statements.

Income Taxes

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory." This ASU requirescompanies to recognize the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers of assets other than inventory in the period in which the transfer occurs ratherthan defer the income tax effects which is current practice. This new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, andinterim periods within those years. The guidance requires companies to apply a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative catch-up adjustment to openingretained earnings in the period of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance; however, we do notanticipate it having a material impact on the financial statements.

Stock Compensation

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting." This guidance clarifieswhen changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. Under this guidance, entities will apply themodification accounting guidance if the value, vesting conditions or classification of the award changes. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periodsbeginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. The Company iscurrently evaluating the provisions of this guidance.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based PaymentAccounting." Under this new guidance, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies will be recognized in the income statement as they occur and will thereforeimpact the Company's effective tax rate. This guidance replaces current guidance which requires tax benefits that exceed compensation costs (windfalls) to berecognized in equity. The new guidance will also change the cash flow presentation of excess tax benefits, classifying them as operating inflows rather thanfinancing activities as they are currently classified. In addition, the new guidance will allow companies to provide net settlement of stock-based compensation tocover tax withholding as long as the net settlement does not exceed the maximum individual statutory tax rate in the employee's tax jurisdiction. Amendmentsrelated to the timing of when excess tax benefits are recognized, minimum statutory withholding requirements, forfeitures, and intrinsic value should be appliedusing a modified retrospective transition method by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the period in which the guidance isadopted. Amendments related to the presentation of employee taxes paid on the statement of cash flows when an employer withholds shares

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to meet the minimum statutory withholding requirement should be applied retrospectively. Amendments requiring recognition of excess tax benefits and taxdeficiencies in the income statement and the practical expedient for estimating expected term should be applied prospectively. An entity may elect to apply theamendments related to the presentation of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows using either a prospective transition method or a retrospectivetransition method. This ASU was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods with those years. The Companyadopted the provisions of this ASU in the first quarter of 2017 with no material impact on the financial statements.

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases Topic (842): Leases." This ASU will require most leases to be recognized on the balance sheet whichwill increase reported assets and liabilities. Lessor accounting will remain substantially similar to current U.S. GAAP. This ASU is effective for annual reportingperiods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years, and mandates a modified retrospective transition method for all entities. TheCompany expects to adopt this guidance using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliestcomparative period presented in the financial statements. We expect to recognize a liability and corresponding asset associated with in-scope operating and financeleases but are still in the process of determining those amounts and the processes required to account for leasing activity on an ongoing basis.

Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This guidance replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance andprovides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration towhich the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. This ASU was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15,2016, and interim periods within those years and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method; however, in August 2015, theFASB issued ASU 2015-14 which defers the effective date by one year making the guidance effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15,2017. The FASB has continued to clarify this guidance in various updates during 2015, 2016 and 2017, all of which, have the same effective date as the originalguidance.

We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09 and all related ASU's on our financial statements. During the second quarter of 2017, we finalized our planto adopt the new revenue guidance effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. The Company's transition team, includingrepresentatives from all of our business segments, continues to review and analyze the impact of the standard on our revenue contracts. Surveys were developedand reviews of customer contracts have been performed in order to gather information and identify areas of the Company's business where potential differencescould result in applying the requirements of the new standard to its revenue contracts. The results of the surveys and contract reviews indicate that the adoption ofthe standard may require acceleration of revenue for products produced by the Company without an alternative future use and where the Company would have alegally enforceable right of payment for production of products completed to date. The Company is continuing to evaluate the terms of its revenue contracts,including evaluating the materiality of the potential impact to the financial statements. In addition, the Company continues to assess the impact of requireddisclosures around revenue recognition in the notes to the financial statements and any necessary policy and process changes, in preparation for adoption. TheCompany does not expect that the adoption of the other elements of the standard will result in a material impact on its financial statements.

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NOTE 3 - EQUITY

A summary of the changes in equity for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 is provided below:

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2017 2016

In millions, except per share amounts

TotalInternational

PaperShareholders’

Equity Noncontrolling

Interests Total

Equity

TotalInternational

PaperShareholders’

Equity Noncontrolling

Interests Total

EquityBalance, January 1 $ 4,341 $ 18 $ 4,359 $ 3,884 $ 25 $ 3,909Issuance of stock for various plans, net 94 — 94 73 — 73Repurchase of stock (46) — (46) (132) — (132)Common stock dividends ($.9250 pershare in 2017 and $.8800 per share in2016) (390) — (390) (366) — (366)Transactions of equity methodinvestees 3 — 3 (36) — (36)Divestiture of noncontrolling interests — — — — (3) (3)Comprehensive income (loss) 543 2 545 601 — 601Ending Balance, June 30 $ 4,545 $ 20 $ 4,565 $ 4,024 $ 22 $ 4,046

NOTE 4 - OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table presents changes in AOCI for the three -month period ended June 30, 2017 :

In millions Defined Benefit Pension and

Postretirement Items (a)

Change in CumulativeForeign Currency

Translation Adjustments(a)

Net Gains and Losses on CashFlow Hedging Derivatives (a) Total (a)

Balance, April 1, 2017 $ (3,016) $ (2,140) $ 4 $ (5,152)Other comprehensive income (loss) beforereclassifications 2 (14) (1) (13)Amounts reclassified from accumulated othercomprehensive income 60 — (2) 58

Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 62 (14) (3) 45Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable toNoncontrolling Interest — (1) — (1)

Balance, June 30, 2017 $ (2,954) $ (2,155) $ 1 $ (5,108)

(a) All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to AOCI.

The following table presents changes in AOCI for the three -month period ended June 30, 2016 :






Balance, April 1, 2016 $ (3,088) $ (2,314) $ 13 $ (5,389)Other comprehensive income (loss) beforereclassifications (545) 137 (14) (422)Amounts reclassified from accumulated othercomprehensive income 335 (3) (3) 329

Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (210) 134 (17) (93)Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable toNoncontrolling Interest — 1 — 1

Balance, June 30, 2016 $ (3,298) $ (2,179) $ (4) $ (5,481)


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The following table presents changes in AOCI for the six -month period ended June 30, 2017 :






Balance, January 1, 2017 $ (3,072) $ (2,287) $ (3) $ (5,362)Other comprehensive income (loss) beforereclassifications 1 134 8 143Amounts reclassified from accumulated othercomprehensive income 117 — (4) 113

Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income 118 134 4 256Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable toNoncontrolling Interest — (2) — (2)

Balance, June 30, 2017 $ (2,954) $ (2,155) $ 1 $ (5,108)


The following table presents changes in AOCI for the six -month period ended June 30, 2016 :






Balance, January 1, 2016 $ (3,169) $ (2,549) $ 10 $ (5,708)Other comprehensive income (loss) beforereclassifications (528) 373 (10) (165)Amounts reclassified from accumulated othercomprehensive income 399 (3) (4) 392

Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (129) 370 (14) 227Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable toNoncontrolling Interest — — — —

Balance, June 30, 2016 $ (3,298) $ (2,179) $ (4) $ (5,481)


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The following table presents details of the reclassifications out of AOCI for the three -month and six -month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 :

Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeComponents

Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

(a)

Location of AmountReclassified from AOCI

Three Months Ended


June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016

In millions:

Defined benefit pension and postretirement items:

Prior-service costs $ (7) $ (9) $ (13) $ (18) (b) Cost of products sold

Actuarial gains (losses) (90) (536) (177) (631) (b) Cost of products sold

Total pre-tax amount (97) (545) (190) (649)

Tax (expense) benefit 37 210 73 250

Net of tax (60) (335) (117) (399) Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments:

Business acquisitions/divestitures — 3 — 3 Net (gains) losses on sales andimpairments of businesses

Tax (expense)/benefit — — — —

Net of tax — 3 — 3 Net gains and losses on cash flow hedging derivatives:

Foreign exchange contracts 2 4 5 5 (c) Cost of products sold

Total pre-tax amount 2 4 5 5

Tax (expense)/benefit — (1) (1) (1)

Net of tax 2 3 4 4

Total reclassifications for the period $ (58) $ (329) $ (113) $ (392)

(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to earnings/loss.(b) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 16 for additional details).(c) This accumulated other comprehensive income component is included in our derivatives and hedging activities (see Note 15 for additional details).

NOTE 5 - EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings percommon share are computed assuming that all potentially dilutive securities were converted into common shares. A reconciliation of the amounts included in thecomputation of earnings (loss) per common share, and diluted earnings (loss) per common share is as follows:

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions, except per share amounts 2017 2016 2017 2016Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 80 $ 40 $ 289 $ 379Effect of dilutive securities — — — —Earnings (loss) from continuing operations – assuming dilution $ 80 $ 40 $ 289 $ 379Average common shares outstanding 412.9 411.2 412.5 411.0Effect of dilutive securities

Restricted stock performance share plan 3.5 3.5 4.2 4.1Average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution 416.4 414.7 416.7 415.1Basic earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.70 $ 0.92Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.69 $ 0.91

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NOTE 6 - RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

2017: During the three months ended June 30, 2017, restructuring and other charges totaling a $16 million benefit before taxes were recorded. Details of thesecharges were as follows:

In millionsThree Months Ended

June 30, 2017Gain on sale of investment in ArborGen $ (14)Other (2)Total $ (16)

There were no restructuring and other charges recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2017.

2016: There were no restructuring and other charges recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2016.

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, restructuring and other charges totaling $1 million before taxes were recorded. Details of these charges were asfollows:

In millionsThree Months Ended

March 31, 2016Gain on sale of investment in Arizona Chemical $ (8)Riegelwood mill conversion costs 9Total $ 1

NOTE 7 - ACQUISITIONS

Tangier, Morocco Facility

On June 30, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of Europac's Tangier, Morocco facility, a corrugated packaging facility, for €40 million (approximately$46 million using the June 30, 2017 exchange rate), subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments. Approximately 80% of the purchase price has beenpreliminarily allocated to property, plant and equipment. The purchase price allocation will be finalized within the measurement period of up to one year from theacquisition date.

Weyerhaeuser Pulp Business

On December 1, 2016, the Company finalized the purchase of Weyerhaeuser Company's pulp business for approximately $2.2 billion in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. Under the terms of the agreement, International Paper acquired four fluff pulp mills, one Northern bleached softwood kraft mill and twoconverting facilities of modified fiber, located in the United States, Canada and Poland.

The Company is accounting for the acquisition under ASC 805, "Business Combinations" and the newly acquired pulp business's results of operations have beenincluded in International Paper's financial statements beginning with the date of acquisition.

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The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as of December 1, 2016:

In millions Cash and temporary investments $ 12Accounts and notes receivable 195Inventory 238Other current assets 11Plants, properties and equipment 1,711Goodwill 52Other intangible assets 212Deferred charges and other assets 6Total assets acquired 2,437Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 114Long-term debt 104Other long-term liabilities 28Total liabilities assumed 246Net assets acquired $ 2,191

Due to the timing of the completion of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation is preliminary and could be revised as a result of additional informationobtained regarding assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and revisions of provisional estimates of fair values, including, but not limited to, the completion ofindependent appraisals and valuations related to inventory, property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. While we do not anticipate these changes to thepurchase price allocation to be significant, the purchase price allocation will not be finalized until the end of the measurement period of up to one year from theacquisition date.

In connection with the purchase price allocation, inventories were written up by $33 million to their estimated fair value. During the first quarter of 2017, $14million before taxes ( $8 million after taxes) were expensed to Cost of products sold as the related inventory was sold.

The identifiable intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of the Weyerhaeuser pulp business included the following:

In millions Estimated Fair Value

Average Remaining Useful Life

Asset Class: (at acquisition

date)Customer relationships and lists $ 95 24 yearsTrade names, patents, trademarks and developed technology 113 8 yearsOther 4 10 yearsTotal $ 212

Holmen Paper Newsprint Mill

On June 30, 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of Holmen Paper's newsprint mill in Madrid, Spain. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement,International Paper purchased the Madrid newsprint mill, as well as associated recycling operations and a 50% ownership interest in a cogeneration facility. TheCompany intends to convert the mill during the second half of 2017 to produce recycled containerboard with an expected capacity of 419,000 tons. Oncecompleted, the converted mill will support the Company's corrugated packaging business in EMEA.

The Company's aggregate purchase price for the mill, recycling operations and 50% ownership of the cogeneration facility was €53 million (approximately $59million using the June 30, 2016 exchange rate). The purchase price allocation was completed in the first quarter of 2017. Approximately $60 million of thepurchase price was allocated to property, plant and equipment, $14 million to current assets (primarily cash and accounts receivable), $14 million to equity methodinvestments, $5 million to long-term assets, $9 million to short-term liabilities and $16 million to long-term liabilities related to a supply contract entered into

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with the seller. The final purchase price allocation indicated that the sum of the cash consideration paid is less than the fair value of the underlying assets by $9million , resulting in a bargain purchase gain being recorded on this transaction. Additionally, the supply contract estimated losses were increased by $3 million inthe first quarter of 2017 based on actual operating results since acquisition. The resulting net $6 million gain was recorded to Net bargain purchase gain onacquisition of business in the accompanying statement of operations.

NOTE 8 - DIVESTITURES / SPINOFF

Other Divestitures and Impairments

2017: On June 29, 2017, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its foodservice business in China to Huhtamaki Hong KongLimited. Under the terms of the transaction, International Paper will receive approximately RMB 50 million (approximately $7 million using the June 30, 2017exchange rate). The transaction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2017, subject to satisfaction of closing conditions, including obtaining requiredgovernmental approvals. A determination was made that the current book value of the asset group exceeded its estimated fair value of $7 million , which is theagreed upon purchase price. As a result, a pre-tax charge of $9 million was recorded during the second quarter of 2017, in the Company's Consumer Packagingsegment, to write down the long-lived assets of this business to their estimated fair value. Amounts related to this business included in the Company's statement ofoperations were immaterial for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017.

2016: On June 30, 2016, the Company completed the previously announced sale of its corrugated packaging business in China and Southeast Asia to XiamenBridge Hexing Equity Investment Partnership Enterprise. Under the terms of the transaction and after post-closing adjustments, International Paper received a totalof approximately RMB 957 million (approximately $144 million at the June 30, 2016 exchange rate), which included the buyer's assumption of the liability foroutstanding loans of approximately $55 million which are payable up to three years from the closing of the sale. In the first quarter of 2017, a $5 million paymentwas received on the remaining outstanding loans and as of June 30, 2017, the remaining payments to be received related to the assumed loans totaled $9 million .

Subsequent to the announced agreement in March 2016, a determination was made that the current book value of the asset group exceeded its estimated fair valueof $155 million which was the agreed upon selling price, less costs incurred to sell. As a result, a pre-tax charge of $41 million was recorded during the six monthsended June 30, 2016 in the Company's Industrial Packaging segment to write down the long-lived assets of this business to their estimated fair value. In addition,the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $24 million in the 2016 second quarter for severance that was contingent upon the sale of this business. The amount ofpre-tax losses related to the IP Asia Packaging business included in the Company's statement of operations were $32 million and $73 million for the three monthsand six months ended June 30, 2016.

NOTE 9 - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION

Temporary Investments

Temporary investments with an original maturity of three months or less are treated as cash equivalents and are stated at cost. Temporary investments totaled $753million and $757 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. Accounts and Notes Receivable

In millions June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016Accounts and notes receivable, net:

Trade $ 2,996 $ 2,759Other 287 242Total $ 3,283 $ 3,001

The allowance for doubtful accounts was $71 million and $70 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively.

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Inventories

In millions June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016Raw materials $ 294 $ 296Finished pulp, paper and packaging 1,351 1,381Operating supplies 624 661Other 92 100Total $ 2,361 $ 2,438

Depreciation

Accumulated depreciation was $22.3 billion and $21.6 billion at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . Depreciation expense was $332 million and $284 millionfor the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, and $656 million and $551 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 ,respectively.

Interest

Interest payments made during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were $387 million and $333 million , respectively.

Amounts related to interest were as follows:

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016Interest expense $ 186 $ 172 $ 373 $ 332Interest income 49 43 94 80Capitalized interest costs 6 7 12 14

NOTE 10 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill

The following table presents changes in goodwill balances as allocated to each business segment for the six -month period ended June 30, 2017 :

In millionsIndustrialPackaging

Global CelluloseFibers

PrintingPapers

ConsumerPackaging Total

Balance as of January 1, 2017 Goodwill $ 3,316 $ 19 $ 2,143 $ 1,664 $ 7,142Accumulated impairment losses (a) (237) — (1,877) (1,664) (3,778)

3,079 19 266 — 3,364Reclassifications and other (b) 4 — 4 — 8Additions/reductions 5 (c) 33 (d) (1) — 37Balance as of June 30, 2017

Goodwill 3,325 52 2,146 1,664 7,187Accumulated impairment losses (a) (237) — (1,877) (1,664) (3,778)

Total $ 3,088 $ 52 $ 269 $ — $ 3,409

(a) Represents accumulated goodwill impairment charges since the adoption of ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” in 2002.(b) Represents the effects of foreign currency translations and reclassifications.(c) Reflects the acquisition of the newly acquired Moroccan box plant.(d) Represents purchase price adjustments related to the the newly acquired pulp business.

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Other Intangibles

Identifiable intangible assets comprised the following:

June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016

In millions

GrossCarryingAmount

AccumulatedAmortization

GrossCarryingAmount

AccumulatedAmortization

Customer relationships and lists $ 605 $ 229 $ 605 $ 211Non-compete agreements 72 70 69 64Tradenames, patents and trademarks, and developedtechnology 173 65 173 56Land and water rights 8 2 10 2Software 23 21 21 20Other 48 27 48 26

Total $ 929 $ 414 $ 926 $ 379

The Company recognized the following amounts as amortization expense related to intangible assets:

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016Amortization expense related to intangible assets $ 17 $ 13 $ 33 $ 25

NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES

International Paper made income tax payments, net of refunds, of $101 million and $73 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

The following table presents a rollforward of unrecognized tax benefits and related accrued estimated interest and penalties for the six months ended June 30, 2017:

In millionsUnrecognizedTax Benefits

Accrued EstimatedInterest and Tax

PenaltiesBalance at December 31, 2016 $ (98) $ (22)Activity for three months ended March 31, 2017 (2) 2Activity for the three months ended June 30, 2017 (42) 1Balance at June 30, 2017 $ (142) $ (19)

The Company currently estimates, that as a result of ongoing discussions, pending tax settlements and expirations of statutes of limitations, the amount ofunrecognized tax benefits could be reduced by approximately $2 million during the next 12 months.

Included in the Company’s income tax provisions for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, are $177 million and $67 million of income tax benefits,respectively, related to special items. The components of the net provision related to special items were as follows:

Six Months Ended

June 30,

In millions 2017 2016Litigation settlement $ (135) $ —Other special items (15) (13)Restructuring and other charges items 5 —Tax-related adjustments:

International investment restructurings 15 (63)Income tax refund claims (85) —Return to accrual 38 232010-2012 IRS audit closure — (14)

Income tax provision (benefit) related to special items $ (177) $ (67)

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NOTE 12 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Environmental

International Paper has been named as a potentially responsible party (PRP) in environmental remediation actions under various federal and state laws, includingthe Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Many of these proceedings involve the cleanup of hazardous substancesat large commercial landfills that received waste from many different sources. While joint and several liability is authorized under CERCLA and equivalent statelaws, as a practical matter, liability for CERCLA cleanups is typically allocated among the many PRPs. There are other remediation costs typically associated withthe cleanup of hazardous substances at the Company’s current, closed or formerly-owned facilities, and recorded as liabilities in the balance sheet. Remediationcosts are recorded in the financial statements when they become probable and reasonably estimable. International Paper has estimated the probable liabilityassociated with these matters to be approximately $131 million in the aggregate at June 30, 2017. Other than as described above, completion of required remedialactions is not expected to have a material effect on our financial statements.

Cass Lake: One of the matters included above arises out of a closed wood-treating facility located in Cass Lake, Minnesota. In June 2011, the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected and published a proposed soil remedy at the site with an estimated cost of $46 million . The overall remediationreserve for the site is currently $48 million to address the selection of an alternative for the soil remediation component of the overall site remedy which includesthe ongoing groundwater remedy. In October 2011, the EPA released a public statement indicating that the final soil remedy decision would be delayed. In March2016, the EPA issued a proposed plan concerning clean-up standards at a portion of the site, the estimated cost of which is included within the $48 million reservereferenced above. In October 2012, the Natural Resource Trustees for this site provided notice to International Paper and other potentially responsible parties oftheir intent to perform a Natural Resource Damage Assessment. It is premature to predict the outcome of the assessment or to estimate a loss or range of loss, ifany, which may be incurred.

Kalamazoo River: The Company is a PRP with respect to the Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund Site in Michigan. The EPA assertsthat the site is contaminated by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) primarily as a result of discharges from various paper mills located along the Kalamazoo River,including a paper mill (the Allied Paper Mill) formerly owned by St. Regis Paper Company (St. Regis). The Company is a successor in interest to St. Regis.

• In March 2016, the Company and other PRPs received a special notice letter from the EPA (i) inviting participation in implementing a remedy for aportion of the site, and (ii) demanding reimbursement of EPA past costs related to this portion of the site totaling $37 million , including $19 million inpast costs previously demanded by the EPA. The Company responded to the special notice letter. In December 2016, the EPA issued a unilateraladministrative order to the Company and other PRPs to perform the remedy for this portion of the site. The Company responded to the unilateraladministrative order agreeing to comply with the order subject to its sufficient cause defenses.

• In April 2016, the EPA issued a separate unilateral administrative order to the Company and certain other PRPs for a time-critical removal action (TCRA)of PCB-contaminated sediments from a different portion of the site. The Company responded to the unilateral administrative order and agreeing to complywith the order subject to its sufficient cause defenses.

• In October 2016, the Company and another PRP received a special notice letter from the EPA inviting participation in the remedial design component ofthe landfill remedy for the Allied Paper Mill. The record of decision establishing the final landfill remedy for the Allied Paper Mill was issued by the EPAin September 2016. The Company responded to the Allied Paper Mill special notice letter in late December 2016 . In February 2017, the EPA informedthe Company that it would make other arrangements for the performance of the remedial design.

The Company’s CERCLA liability has not been finally determined with respect to these or any other portions of the site, and except as noted above, the Companyhas declined to perform any work or reimburse the EPA at this time. As noted below, the Company is involved in allocation/apportionment litigation with regard tothe site. Accordingly, it is premature to predict the outcome or estimate our maximum reasonably possible loss with respect to this site. However, we do not believethat any material loss is probable.

The Company was named as a defendant by Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP, Fort James Corporation and Georgia Pacific LLC in a contribution and costrecovery action for alleged pollution at the site. The suit seeks contribution under CERCLA for costs purportedly expended by plaintiffs ( $79 million as of thefiling of the complaint) and for future remediation costs. The suit alleges that a mill, during the time it was allegedly owned and operated by St. Regis, discha

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rged PCB contaminated solids and paper residuals resulting from paper de-inking and recycling. NCR Corporation and Weyerhaeuser Company are also named asdefendants in the suit. In mid-2011, the suit was transferred from the District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin to the District Court for the WesternDistrict of Michigan. The trial of the initial liability phase took place in February 2013. Weyerhaeuser conceded prior to trial that it was a liable party with respectto the site. In September 2013, an opinion and order was issued in the suit. The order concluded that the Company (as the successor to St. Regis) was not an“operator,” but was an “owner,” of the mill at issue during a portion of the relevant period and is therefore liable under CERCLA. The order also determined thatNCR is a liable party as an "arranger for disposal" of PCBs in waste paper that was de-inked and recycled by mills along the Kalamazoo River. The order did notaddress the Company's responsibility, if any, for past or future costs. The parties’ responsibility, including that of the Company, was the subject of a second trial,which was concluded in late 2015. A decision has not been rendered and it is unclear to what extent the Court will address responsibility for future costs in thatdecision. We are unable to predict the outcome or estimate our maximum reasonably possible loss. However, we do not believe that any material loss is probable.

Harris County: International Paper and McGinnis Industrial Maintenance Corporation (MIMC), a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc., are PRPs at the SanJacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site (the San Jacinto River Superfund Site) in Harris County, Texas. The PRPs have been actively participating in the activitiesat the site. In September 2016, the EPA issued a proposed remedial action plan (PRAP) for the site, which identifies the preferred remedy as the removal of thecontaminated material currently protected by an armored cap. In addition, the EPA selected a preferred remedy for the separate southern impoundment that requiresoffsite disposal. In January 2017, the PRPs submitted comments on the PRAP. At this stage, it is premature to predict the outcome or estimate our maximumreasonably possible loss with respect to this site. However, we do not believe that any material loss is probable.

The Company is also defending an additional lawsuit related to the San Jacinto River Superfund Site brought by approximately 400 individuals who allege propertydamage and personal injury. Because this case is still in the discovery phase, it is premature to predict the outcome or to estimate a loss or range of loss, if any,which may be incurred.

Antitrust

Containerboard: On June 27, 2017, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the class plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit captioned Kleen ProductsLLC et al. v. International Paper Co. et al. (N.D. Ill.) which was filed in September 2010, and is pending in the United States District Court for the NorthernDistrict of Illinois. Eight containerboard producers, including the Company, Temple-Inland and Weyerhaeuser Company (the "Released Defendants"), were namedas defendants in the lawsuit which alleges a civil violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. In particular, the lawsuit alleges that the defendants conspired to limitthe supply and thereby increase prices of containerboard products during the period from February 15, 2004, through November 8, 2010. Four similar complaintswere filed and consolidated in the Northern District of Illinois. In March 2015, the District Court certified a plaintiff class consisting of all persons who purchasedcontainerboard products directly from the defendant for use or delivery in the United States during the class period.

Under the terms of the settlement agreement, on August 1, 2017, the Company paid $354 million into a settlement fund in return for a dismissal of the ReleasedDefendants and release of all claims and alleged damages asserted against the Released Defendants in the lawsuit or that are related to or arise from the directpurchase of containerboard products from the Released Defendants by the class members from the beginning of time up to preliminary approval of the settlementagreement by the district court, which occurred on July 13, 2017. Any attorneys' fees awarded by the district court and all costs of notice and claims administrationwill be paid from the settlement fund. The settlement agreement remains subject to final approval by the district court and provides for a period of time during which class members will be notified ofthe settlement and given an opportunity to file a claim form to receive a settlement payment, object to the settlement or do nothing. The district court has scheduleda final approval hearing for October 17, 2017, at which time the parties will request final approval of the settlement and at which time any objectors to thesettlement will be heard. If the district court gives final approval to the settlement, the release will be effective as to all class members regardless of whether theyfiled a claim form and received payment.

In June 2016, a lawsuit captioned Ashley Furniture Indus., Inc. v. Packaging Corporation of America (W.D. Wis.) , was filed in federal court in Wisconsin againstten defendants, including the Company, Temple-Inland and Weyerhaeuser Company. The Ashley Furniture lawsuit closely tracks the allegations found in the KleenProducts complaint, alleging a practically identical civil violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, but also asserts Wisconsin state antitrust claims. In January2011, International Paper was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in state court in Cocke County, Tennessee alleging that International Paper violatedTennessee law by conspiring to limit the supply and fix the prices of containerboard from mid-2005 to the present.

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Plaintiffs in the state court action seek certification of a class of Tennessee indirect purchasers of containerboard products, damages and costs, including attorneys'fees. No class certification materials have been filed to date in the Tennessee action.

The Company continues to dispute the allegations made in the Ashley Furniture and Tennessee lawsuits and vigorously defend each. At this time, however,because actions are in a preliminary stage, we are unable to predict an outcome or estimate a range of reasonably possible loss.

Contract

Signature: In August 2014, a lawsuit captioned Signature Industrial Services LLC et al. v. International Paper Company was filed in state court in Texas. TheSignature lawsuit arises out of approximately $1 million in disputed invoices related to the installation of new equipment at the Company's Orange, Texas mill. Inaddition to the invoices in dispute, Signature and its president allege consequential damages arising from the Company's nonpayment of those invoices. The lawsuitwas tried before a jury in Beaumont, Texas, in May 2017. On June 1, 2017, the jury returned a verdict awarding approximately $125 million in damages to theplaintiffs. The verdict will not be final until post-trial motions are decided, and the Company will appeal the final judgment thereafter. The Company has numerousand strong bases for appeal, and we believe the Company will prevail on appeal. Because post-trial proceedings are in a preliminary stage, we are unable toestimate a range of reasonably possible loss, but we expect the amount of any loss to be immaterial.

Tax

On October 16, 2015, the Company was notified of a $110 million tax assessment issued by the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil (State) for tax years 2011 through 2013.The assessment pertains to invoices issued by the Company related to the sale of paper to the editorial segment, which is exempt from the payment of ICMS value-added tax. This assessment is in the preliminary stage. The Company does not believe that a material loss is probable. During the second quarter of 2016, theCompany received a favorable first instance judgment vacating the State's assessment. The Company anticipates that the State will appeal the judgment.

General

The Company is involved in various other inquiries, administrative proceedings and litigation relating to environmental and safety matters, personal injury, laborand employment, contracts, sales of property, intellectual property and other matters, some of which allege substantial monetary damages. While any proceeding orlitigation has the element of uncertainty, the Company believes that the outcome of any of these lawsuits or claims that are pending or threatened or all of themcombined (other than those that cannot be assessed due to their preliminary nature) will not have a material effect on its financial statements.

NOTE 13 - VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES AND PREFERRED SECURITIES OF SUBSIDIARIES

Variable Interest Entities

As of June 30, 2017, the fair value of the Timber Notes and Extension Loans is $4.78 billion and $4.31 billion , respectively, for the 2015 Financing Entities. TheTimber Notes and Extension Loans are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, which is further defined in Note 14 in the Company’s Annual Reporton Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Activity between the Company and the 2015 Financing Entities was as follows:

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016Revenue (a) $ 23 $ 23 $ 47 $ 47Expense (a) 32 32 64 64Cash receipts (b) — — 47 29Cash payments (c) — — 64 34

(a) The revenue and expense are included in Interest expense, net in the accompanying statement of operations.(b) The cash receipts are interest received on the Financial assets of special purpose entities.(c) The cash payments represent interest paid on Nonrecourse financial liabilities of special purpose entities.

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As of June 30, 2017, the fair value of the Timber Notes and Extension Loans is $2.23 billion and $2.09 billion , respectively, for the 2007 Financing Entities. TheTimber Notes and Extension Loans are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, which is further defined in Note 14 in the Company’s Annual Reporton Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Activity between the Company and the 2007 Financing Entities was as follows:

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016Revenue (a) $ 10 $ 10 $ 23 $ 18Expense (b) 8 9 23 16Cash receipts (c) 6 4 12 6Cash payments (d) 9 6 18 12

(a) The revenue is included in Interest expense, net in the accompanying statement of operations and includes approximately $4 million and $9 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, of accretion income for the amortization of the purchase accounting adjustment on the Financial assets of special purpose entities.

(b) The expense is included in Interest expense, net in the accompanying statement of operations and includes approximately $1 million and $3 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, of accretion expense for the amortization of the purchase accounting adjustment on the Nonrecourse financial liabilities of special purposeentities.

(c) The cash receipts are interest received on the Financial assets of special purpose entities.(d) The cash payments are interest paid on Nonrecourse financial liabilities of special purpose entities.

NOTE 14 - DEBT

In June 2016, International Paper entered into a commercial paper program with a borrowing capacity of $750 million . Under the terms of the program, individualmaturities may vary, but not exceed one year from the date of issue. Interest bearing notes may be issued either as fixed or floating rate notes. As of June 30, 2017,the company had $240 million of borrowings outstanding under the program.

At June 30, 2017 , the fair value of International Paper’s $11.2 billion of debt was approximately $12.4 billion . The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt isestimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues. International Paper’s long-term debt is classified as Level 2 within the fair valuehierarchy, which is further defined in Note 14 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Maintaining an investment-grade credit rating is an important element of International Paper’s financing strategy. At June 30, 2017 , the Company held long-termcredit ratings of BBB (stable outlook) and Baa2 (stable outlook) by S&P and Moody’s, respectively.

Subsequent to June 30, 2017 , International Paper priced $1.0 billion of 4.35% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2048 . We expect the sale of this debtto close on or about August 9, 2017. The proceeds from this debt issuance, together with a combination of available cash and other borrowings, will be used tomake a voluntary pension contribution in the aggregate amount of $1.25 billion by September 15, 2017. In addition, International Paper borrowed approximately$350 million under the commercial paper program. The proceeds from this borrowing, along with cash on hand, were used to pay the amount owed under the KleenProducts LLC et al. v. International Paper Co. et al. (N.D.Ill.) settlement agreement discussed in Note 12.

NOTE 15 - DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

As a multinational company we are exposed to market risks, such as changes in interest rates, currency exchanges rates and commodity prices.

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The notional amounts of qualifying and non-qualifying financial instruments used in hedging transactions were as follows:

In millions June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:

Foreign exchange contracts (a) $ 342 $ 275 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:

Electricity contract 1 6 Foreign exchange contracts 17 24

(a) These contracts had maturities of two years or less as of June 30, 2017 .

The following table shows gains or losses recognized in AOCI, net of tax, related to derivative instruments:

Gain (Loss)Recognized in

AOCIon Derivatives

(Effective Portion)

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016Foreign exchange contracts $ (1) $ (3) $ 8 $ 1Interest rate contracts — (11) — (11)Total $ (1) $ (14) $ 8 $ (10)

During the next 12 months, the amount of the June 30, 2017 AOCI balance, after tax, that is expected to be reclassified to earnings is a gain of $3 million .

The amounts of gains and losses recognized in the statement of operations on qualifying and non-qualifying financial instruments used in hedging transactionswere as follows:

Gain (Loss)Reclassified from

AOCI(Effective Portion)

Location of Gain (Loss)Reclassified from AOCI

(Effective Portion)

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:

Foreign exchange contracts $ 2 $ 3 $ 4 $ 4 Cost of products soldTotal $ 2 $ 3 $ 4 $ 4

Gain (Loss) Recognized

Location of Gain (Loss)In

Statementof Operations

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:

Electricity contract $ — $ 2 $ (2) $ — Cost of products soldForeign exchange contracts — 1 — 1 Cost of products soldInterest rate contracts — — — 2 Interest expense, netTotal $ — $ 3 $ (2) $ 3

The following activity is related to fully effective interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges:

2017 2016 In millions Issued Terminated Undesignated Issued Terminated UndesignatedSecond Quarter $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ —First Quarter — — — — 55 —Total $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 55 $ —

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Fair Value Measurements

For a discussion of the Company’s fair value measurement policies under the fair value hierarchy, refer to Note 14 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-Kfor the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 .

The Company has not changed its valuation techniques for measuring the fair value of any financial assets or liabilities during the year. Transfers between levels, ifany, are recognized at the end of the reporting period.

The following table provides a summary of the impact of our derivative instruments in the balance sheet:

Fair Value MeasurementsLevel 2 – Significant Other Observable Inputs

Assets Liabilities In millions June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Foreign exchange contracts – cash flow $ 9 (a) $ 3 (b) $ 4 (c) $ 4 (c)Total derivatives designated as hedginginstruments 9 3 4 4

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Electricity contract — — 1 (c) 2 (c)Total derivatives not designated as hedginginstruments — — 1 2

Total derivatives $ 9 $ 3 $ 5 $ 6 (a) Includes $7 million recorded in Other current assets and $2 million recorded in Deferred charges and other assets in the accompanying balance sheet.(b) Included in Other current assets in the accompanying balance sheet.(c) Included in Other accrued liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet.

The above contracts are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements that provide rights of offset with each counterparty when amounts are payable on thesame date in the same currency or in the case of certain specified defaults. Management has made an accounting policy election to not offset the fair value ofrecognized derivative assets and derivative liabilities in the balance sheet. The amounts owed to the counterparties and owed to the Company are consideredimmaterial with respect to each counterparty and in the aggregate with all counterparties.

Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features

Certain of the Company’s financial instruments used in hedging transactions are governed by standard credit support arrangements with counterparties. If the lowerof the Company’s credit rating by Moody’s or S&P were to drop below investment grade, the Company would be required to post collateral for all of its derivativesin a net liability position, although no derivatives would terminate. The fair values of derivative instruments containing credit risk-related contingent features in anet liability position were $1 million and $3 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. The Company was not required to post anycollateral as of June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016 . For more information on credit-risk-related contingent features, refer to Note 14 in the Company’s AnnualReport on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 .

NOTE 16 - RETIREMENT PLANS

International Paper sponsors and maintains the Retirement Plan of International Paper Company (the Pension Plan), a tax-qualified defined benefit pension planthat provides retirement benefits to substantially all U.S. salaried employees and hourly employees (receiving salaried benefits) hired prior to July 1, 2004, andsubstantially all other U.S. hourly and union employees who work at a participating business unit regardless of hire date. These employees generally are eligible toparticipate in the Pension Plan upon attaining 21 years of age and completing one year of eligibility service. U.S. salaried employees and hourly employees(receiving salaried benefits) hired after June 30, 2004, are not eligible for the Pension Plan, but receive a company contribution to their individual savings planaccounts; however, salaried employees hired by Temple Inland prior to March 1, 2007 or Weyerhaeuser Company's Cellulose Fibers division prior to December 1,2011 also participate in the Pension Plan.

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The Pension Plan provides defined pension benefits based on years of credited service and either final average earnings (salaried employees and hourly employeesreceiving salaried benefits), hourly job rates or specified benefit rates (hourly and union employees).

The Company will freeze participation, including credited service and compensation, for salaried employees under the Pension Plan, the Pension Restoration Planand the two SERP plans for all service on or after January 1, 2019. This change will not affect benefits accrued through December 31, 2018.

Net periodic pension expense for our qualified and nonqualified U.S. defined benefit plans comprised the following:

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016Service cost $ 39 $ 36 $ 79 $ 73Interest cost 139 158 277 314Expected return on plan assets (193) (206) (385) (412)Actuarial loss 88 96 173 190Amortization of prior service cost 7 10 14 20Settlement — 439 — 439Net periodic pension expense $ 80 $ 533 $ 158 $ 624

In the first quarter of 2016, International Paper offered a voluntary, limited-time opportunity for former employees who were participants in the Retirement Plan ofInternational Paper Company (the Pension Plan) to request early payment of their entire Pension Plan benefit in the form of a single lump sum payment. Theamount of total payments under this program was approximately $1.2 billion , and were made from Plan trust assets on June 30, 2016. Based on the level ofpayments made, settlement accounting rules applied and resulted in a plan remeasurement as of the June 30, 2016 payment date. The discount rate used in the planremeasurement was 3.80% , down from 4.40% at December 31, 2015. As a result of settlement accounting, the Company recognized a pro-rata portion of theunamortized net actuarial loss, after remeasurement, resulting in a $439 million non-cash charge to the Company's earnings in the second quarter of 2016.

The Company’s funding policy for our pension plans is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet legal funding requirements, plus any additional amounts that theCompany may determine to be appropriate considering the funded status of the plan, tax deductibility, the cash flows generated by the Company, and other factors.The Company made voluntary cash contributions of $250 million to the qualified pension plan in the first six months of 2016. No contributions have been made todate in 2017, but the Company intends to make a voluntary cash contribution in the aggregate amount of $1.25 billion to the qualified pension plan by September15, 2017. The nonqualified defined benefit plans are funded to the extent of benefit payments, which totaled $10 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 .

NOTE 17 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

International Paper has an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) which is administered by the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Boardof Directors (the Committee). The ICP authorizes the grants of restricted stock, restricted or deferred stock units, performance awards payable in cash or stockupon the attainment of specified performance goals, dividend equivalents, stock options, stock appreciation rights, other stock-based awards and cash-based awardsat the discretion of the Committee. As of June 30, 2017 , 13.0 million shares were available for grant under the ICP.

Stock-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits were as follows:

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016Total stock-based compensation expense (selling and administrative) $ 39 $ 41 $ 82 $ 67Income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation (1) — 47 33

At June 30, 2017 , $133 million , net of estimated forfeitures, of compensation cost related to unvested restricted performance shares, executive continuity awardsand restricted stock attributable to future service had not yet been recognized. This amount will be recognized in expense over a weighted-average period of 1.9years.

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Performance Share Plan

During the first six months of 2017 , the Company granted 2.2 million performance units at an average grant date fair value of $51.78 .

NOTE 18 - BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

International Paper’s business segments, Industrial Packaging, Global Cellulose Fibers, Printing Papers, and Consumer Packaging, are consistent with the internalstructure used to manage these businesses. All segments are differentiated on a common product, common customer basis consistent with the businesssegmentation generally used in the Forest Products industry. Subsequent to the acquisition of the Weyerhaeuser pulp business in December 2016, the Companybegan reporting the Global Cellulose Fibers business as a separate business segment due to the increased materiality of the results of this business. This segmentincludes the Company's legacy pulp business and the newly acquired pulp business. As such, amounts related to the legacy pulp business have been reclassified outof the Printing Papers business segment and into the new Global Cellulose Fibers business segment for all prior periods.

Business segment operating profits are used by International Paper's management to measure the earnings performance of its businesses. Management believes thatthis measure allows a better understanding of trends in costs, operating efficiencies, prices and volumes. Business segment operating profits are defined as earnings(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings, but including the impact of noncontrolling interests, excluding corporate items andcorporate special items. Business segment operating profits are defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-GAAP financial measure, and are notGAAP alternatives to net income or any other operating measure prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

The Company also has a 50% equity interest in Ilim Holding S.A. (Ilim) operating in Russia, that is a separate reportable business segment. The Company recordedequity earnings (losses), net of taxes, of $21 million and $46 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $71 million and $108million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, for Ilim. The Company received cash dividends from the joint venture of $127 millionduring the first quarter of 2017. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company's investment in Ilim was $264 million and $302 million , respectively,which was $158 million and $164 million , respectively, more than the Company's proportionate share of the joint venture's underlying net assets. The differencesprimarily relate to purchase price fair value adjustments and currency translation adjustments. The Company is party to a joint marketing agreement with Ilim,under which the Company purchases, markets and sells paper produced by Ilim. Purchases under this agreement were $51 million and $45 million for the threemonths ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $98 million and $84 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Sales by business segment for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016 Industrial Packaging $ 3,706 $ 3,520 $ 7,205 $ 6,931 Global Cellulose Fibers 612 259 1,176 471 Printing Papers 1,017 1,012 2,012 1,984 Consumer Packaging 474 501 940 996 Corporate and Intersegment Sales (37) 30 (50) 50 Net Sales $ 5,772 $ 5,322 $ 11,283 $ 10,432

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Operating profit by business segment for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

Three Months Ended


June 30,

In millions 2017 2016 2017 2016 Industrial Packaging $ 50 (a) $ 458 (f) $ 415 (a) $ 854 (f)Global Cellulose Fibers 7 (b) (21) (g) (63) (b) (71) (g)Printing Papers 86 (c) 117 186 (c) 252 Consumer Packaging (14) (d) 73 19 (d) 89 (h)Business Segment Operating Profit 129 627 557 1,124 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings (29) (14) 215 303 Interest expense, net 137 (e) 129 279 (e) 252 Noncontrolling interests/equity earnings adjustment (j) (1) — (1) — Corporate items, net 4 25 15 46 Special items, net (16) — (16) (8) Non-operating pension expense 34 487 (i) 65 531 (i)

Adjusted Operating Profit $ 129 $ 627 $ 557 $ 1,124 Equity earnings (loss), net of taxes – Ilim $ 21 $ 46 $ 71 $ 108

(a) Includes a charge of $354 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017, related to the agreement to settle the Kleen Products anti-trust class action lawsuit, a gainof $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, for a net bargain purchase gain associated with the June 2016 acquisition of Holmen Paper's newsprint mill in Madrid, Spain,and charges of $3 million and $4 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, for other items.

(b) Includes charges of $5 million and $9 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, for costs associated with the acquisition of the pulp businessacquired in December 2016, a charge of $14 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, for the amortization of the inventory fair value step-up for that business and a charge of$1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, for other items.

(c) Includes a charge of $2 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017, for other items.(d) Includes a charge of $9 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017, for the impairment of the assets of our Foodservice business in Asia.(e) Includes a gain of $4 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017, for interest income associated with an income tax refund claim.(f) Includes charges of $28 million and $65 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, for the impairment of the assets of our corrugated packaging

business in Asia and costs associated with the sale of that business.(g) Includes a charge of $5 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2016, for costs associated with the agreement to purchase the Weyerhaeuser pulp business.(h) Includes a charge of $9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, for costs associated with the Riegelwood conversion to 100% pulp production.(i) Includes a charge of $439 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2016, for a settlement accounting charge associated with term-vested lump sum payments.(j) Operating profits for business segments include each segment's percentage share of the profits of subsidiaries included in that segment that are less than wholly owned. The pre-tax

noncontrolling interest and equity earnings for these subsidiaries are adjusted here to present consolidated earnings before income taxes and equity earnings.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to International Paper common shareholders were $80 million ( $0.19 per share) in the second quarter of 2017 , compared with$209 million ( $0.50 per share) in the first quarter of 2017 and $40 million ( $0.10 per share) in the second quarter of 2016 . Adjusted Operating Earnings is a non-GAAP measure and is defined as net earnings from continuing operations (a GAAP measure) excluding special items and non-operating pension expense.International Paper generated Adjusted Operating Earnings Attributable to International Paper Common Shareholders of $270 million ( $0.65 per share) in thesecond quarter of 2017 , compared with 2017 first -quarter earnings of $249 million ( $0.60 per share) and 2016 second -quarter earnings of $379 million ( $0.92per share).

International Paper delivered solid results in the 2017 second quarter with significant contributions from our North American Industrial Packaging and GlobalCellulose Fibers businesses. Key drivers to the 2017 second quarter results were higher prices in our North American Industrial Packaging and Global CelluloseFibers businesses along with healthy demand for box and containerboard. We saw positive momentum in our Global Cellulose Fibers business with the realizationof synergies at a faster than expected rate. The Company also completed the acquisition of Europac's Tangier facility in Morocco which will complement IP'sexisting EMEA packaging business. Additionally, during the 2017 second quarter, the Company settled the Kleen products class action lawsuit and on August 1,2017 paid $354 million into a settlement fund.

Price was higher in our North American Industrial Packaging business versus 2017 first quarter as we continue to implement and realize recent price increases inNorth America and export markets. The Global Cellulose Fibers business delivered significantly improved sequential quarter results on record fluff pulp volumeand continued price realization. Volumes were seasonally higher relative to the 2017 first quarter, particularly in our North American Industrial Packagingbusiness. Operations were overall favorable versus the 2017 first quarter primarily driven by solid operating performance in our North American IndustrialPackaging and Global Cellulose Fibers businesses. The Company executed a heavy maintenance outage schedule during the 2017 second quarter, with about 75%of the planned outages having now been completed in the first half of the year. Input costs were unfavorable versus the 2017 first quarter primarily due to higherthan expected OCC costs; however these costs were offset by lower wood, chemicals and energy costs. Our Ilim joint venture delivered solid results, drivenprimarily by seasonally higher volume and improved pulp pricing; however, results were negatively impacted by non-cash foreign currency movements primarilyassociated with Ilim's U.S. dollar denominated net debt.

Looking ahead to the 2017 third quarter, we expect to see significant benefits from the implementation of recent price increases in our North American IndustrialPackaging business. Additionally, we should see further price realization on North American Containerboard exports and benefits from the on-goingimplementation of price increases in the North American Consumer Packaging business. Continued benefits from previous fluff pulp price increases are expectedto be partially offset by lower seasonal volume and lower softwood pulp prices. Volumes are expected to be stable relative to the 2017 second quarter; however,our North American Industrial Packaging business will be impacted by one less shipping day during the 2017 third quarter. The North American IndustrialPackaging Business is also expected to benefit from better operational performance and lower operating costs. Outage expenses are expected to be significantlylower in the 2017 third quarter as we have completed a significant portion of 2017 planned maintenance outages in the first half of the year. We anticipate higherinput costs in the 2017 third quarter, driven primarily by OCC and energy costs. In our Ilim joint venture, we expect sequentially lower volumes due to seasonalityand lower average softwood pulp prices. Our outlook for the Ilim equity earnings also assumes a June 30, 2017 RUB/USD exchange rate on Ilim’s U.S. dollardenominated net debt.

Adjusted Operating Earnings and Adjusted Operating Earnings Per Share are non-GAAP measures. Diluted earnings (loss) and Diluted earnings (loss) per shareattributable to common shareholders are the most direct comparable GAAP measures. The Company calculates Adjusted Operating Earnings by excluding theafter-tax effect of items considered by management to be unusual from the earnings reported under GAAP, non-operating pension expense (includes all U.S.pension costs, excluding service costs and prior service costs), and discontinued operations. Adjusted Operating Earnings Per Share is calculated by dividingAdjusted Operating Earnings by diluted average shares of common stock outstanding. Management uses this measure to focus on on-going operations, and believesthat it is useful to investors because it enables them to perform meaningful comparisons of past and present operating results. The Company believes that using thisinformation, along with the most direct comparable GAAP measure, provides for a more complete analysis of the results of operations.

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The following are reconciliations of Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders to Adjusted Operating Earnings attributable to commonshareholders.

Three Months Ended

June 30, Three Months Ended

March 31,

2017 2016 2017Diluted Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders $ 80 $ 40 $ 209Add back - Discontinued operations (gain) loss — — —Diluted Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations 80 40 209Add Back - Non-operating pension (income) expense 34 487 31Add Back - Net special items expense (income) 353 33 14Income tax effect - Non-operating pension and special items expense (197) (181) (5)

Adjusted Operating Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders $ 270 $ 379 $ 249

Three Months Ended

June 30, Three Months Ended

March 31,

2017 2016 2017Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Shareholders $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.50Add Back - Discontinued operations (gain) loss per share — — —Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share from Continuing Operations 0.19 0.10 0.50Add Back - Non-operating pension (income) expense per share 0.08 1.18 0.07Add Back - Net special items expense (income) per share 0.85 0.08 0.03Income tax effect per share - Non-operating pension and special items expense (0.47) (0.44) —

Adjusted Operating Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Shareholders $ 0.65 $ 0.92 $ 0.60

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the second quarter of 2017 , International Paper Company reported net sales of $5.8 billion , compared with $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2017 and $5.3billion in the second quarter of 2016 .

Net earnings attributable to International Paper totaled $80 million , or $0.19 per share, in the 2017 second quarter. This compared with $40 million , or $0.10 pershare, in the second quarter of 2016 and $209 million or $0.50 per share, in the first quarter of 2017 .

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Earnings from continuing operations attributable to International Paper Company were $80 million in the second quarter of 2017 compared with $40 million in thesecond quarter of 2016 and $209 million in the first quarter of 2017 . Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , the 2017 second quarter reflects higher averagesales price realizations net of an unfavorable mix ($ 58 million ), higher sales volumes ( $3 million ), lower corporate and other costs ( $12 million ), the operatingresults for the recently acquired pulp business which was not included in the prior year ( $28 million ), lower tax expense ( $14 million ) reflecting a lowerestimated tax rate and lower non-operating pension expense ( $278 million ). These benefits were offset by higher operating costs ( $61 million ), higher rawmaterial and freight costs ( $72 million ), higher mill maintenance outage costs ( $58 million ) and higher net interest expense ( $8 million ). Equity earnings, net oftaxes, relating to International Paper’s investment in Ilim Holding S.A. were $25 million lower in the 2017 second quarter than in the 2016 second quarter. Netspecial items in the 2017 second quarter were a loss of $169 million compared with a loss of $40 million in the 2016 second quarter.

Compared with the first quarter of 2017 , earnings benefited from higher average sales price realizations and a favorable mix ( $54 million ), higher sales volumes ($25 million ), lower operating costs ( $17 million ), lower corporate and other items ( $6 million ), lower net interest expense ( $1 million ), lower tax expense ( $2million ) reflecting a lower estimated tax rate and lower non-operating pension expense ( $2 million ). These benefits were offset by higher raw material and freightcosts ( $3 million ) and higher mill maintenance outage costs ( $56 million ). Equity earnings, net of taxes, for Ilim Holding, S.A. were $29 million lower than inthe 2017 first quarter. Net special items in the 2017 second quarter were a loss of $169 million compared with a loss of $21 million in the 2017 first quarter.

Business Segment Operating Profits are used by International Paper's management to measure the earnings performance of its businesses. Management believesthat this measure allows a better understanding of trends in costs, operating efficiencies, prices and volumes. Business Segment Operating Profits are defined asearnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings, but including the impact of equity earnings and noncontrolling interests,excluding corporate items and corporate special items. Business Segment Operating Profits are defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-GAAP financial measure, and are not GAAP alternatives to net income or any other operating measure prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted inthe United States.

International Paper operates in four segments: Industrial Packaging, Global Cellulose Fibers, Printing Papers and Consumer Packaging.

The following table presents a reconciliation of net earnings attributable to International Paper Company to its total Business Segment Operating Profit:

Three Months Ended

June 30 March 31,

In millions 2017 2016 2017Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Attributable to International Paper Company $ 80 $ 40 $ 209Add back (deduct):

Income tax provision (benefit) (89) (9) 83Equity (earnings) loss, net of taxes (20) (45) (48)Noncontrolling interests, net of taxes — — —

Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Equity Earnings (29) (14) 244Interest expense, net 137 129 142Noncontrolling interests / equity earnings included in operations (1) — —Corporate items 4 25 11Special items (income) expense (16) — —Non-operating pension expense 34 487 31Adjusted Operating Profit $ 129 $ 627 $ 428Business Segment Operating Profit: Industrial Packaging $ 50 $ 458 $ 365Global Cellulose Fibers 7 (21) (70)Printing Papers 86 117 100Consumer Packaging (14) 73 33Total Business Segment Operating Profit $ 129 $ 627 $ 428

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Business Segment Operating Profit

Total business segment operating profits of $129 million in the 2017 second quarter were lower than the $627 million in the 2016 second quarter and the $428million in the 2017 first quarter. Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , operating profits in the current quarter benefited from higher average sales pricerealizations net of an unfavorable mix ($ 87 million ), higher sales volumes ( $4 million ) and the operating results for the recently acquired pulp business whichare not included in the prior year ( $42 million ). These benefits were offset by higher operating costs ( $92 million ), higher raw material and freight costs ($ 110million ), higher mill outage costs ( $87 million ) and higher other costs ( $2 million ). Special items were a loss of $373 million in the 2017 second quartercompared with a loss of $33 million in the 2016 second quarter.

Compared with the first quarter of 2017 , operating profits benefited from higher average sales price realizations and a favorable mix ( $78 million ), higher salesvolumes ( $37 million ), lower operating costs ( $23 million ) and lower other items ( $6 million ). These benefits were offset by higher raw material and freightcosts ( $4 million ) and higher mill outage costs ( $80 million ). Special items were a loss of $373 million in the 2017 second quarter compared with a loss of $14million in the 2017 first quarter.

During the 2017 second quarter, International Paper took approximately 291,000 tons of downtime of which none were economic-related compared withapproximately 286,000 tons of downtime, which included about 85,000 tons that were economic-related, in the 2016 second quarter. During the 2017 first quarter,International Paper took approximately 242,000 tons of downtime of which approximately 35,000 tons were economic-related. Economic downtime is taken tobalance internal supply with our customer demand, while maintenance downtime is taken periodically during the year.

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Sales Volumes by Product (a)Sales volumes of major products for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

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June 30,

In thousands of short tons (except as noted) 2017 2016 2017 2016Industrial Packaging

North American Corrugated Packaging (c) 2,648 2,642 5,185 5,161North American Containerboard 797 770 1,610 1,510North American Recycling 925 968 1,875 1,896North American Saturated Kraft 41 44 87 91North American Gypsum/Release Kraft 58 47 111 93North American Bleached Kraft 6 5 13 11EMEA Industrial Packaging (c) (d) 400 373 774 747Asian Box (c) (e) — 105 — 208Brazilian Packaging (c) 87 84 173 161

Industrial Packaging 4,962 5,038 9,828 9,878Cellulose Fibers (in thousands of metric tons) (b) 896 451 1,773 818Printing Papers

North American Uncoated Papers 465 460 954 935EMEA and Russian Uncoated Papers 380 389 739 762Brazilian Uncoated Papers 288 272 552 526Indian Uncoated Papers 67 61 128 124

Uncoated Papers 1,200 1,182 2,373 2,347Consumer Packaging

North American Consumer Packaging 289 306 580 614EMEA Coated Paperboard 94 99 193 193

Consumer Packaging 383 405 773 807

(a) Sales volumes include third party and inter-segment sales and exclude sales of equity investees.(b) Includes North American, European and Brazilian volumes and internal sales to mills. Includes sales volumes from the pulp business acquired beginning December 1, 2016.(c) Volumes for corrugated box sales reflect consumed tons sold (CTS). Board sales for these businesses reflect invoiced tons.(d) Excludes newsprint sales volumes at the Madrid, Spain mill.(e) Includes sales volumes through the date of sale on June 30, 2016.

Income Taxes

An income tax benefit of $89 million was recorded for the 2017 second quarter and the reported effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 298%.Excluding a benefit of $184 million related to the tax effects of special items and a benefit of $13 million related to the tax effects of non-operating pensionexpense, the effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 30.0% for the quarter.

An income tax provision of $83 million was recorded for the 2017 first quarter and the reported effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 34%.Excluding an expense of $7 million related to the tax effects of special items and a benefit of $12 million related to the tax effects of non-operating pensionexpense, the effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 30.5% for the quarter.

An income tax benefit of $9 million was recorded for the 2016 second quarter and the reported effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 64%.Excluding an expense of $7 million related to the tax effects of special items and a benefit of $188 million related to the tax effects of non-operating pensionexpense, the effective income tax rate for continuing operations was 34% for the quarter.

Interest Expense and Noncontrolling Interest

Net interest expense for the 2017 second quarter was $137 million which includes interest income of $4 million related to income tax refund claims compared with$142 million in the 2017 first quarter and $129 million in the 2016 second quarter.

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Effects of Special Items

Details of special items for the three months are as follows:

Three Months Ended

June 30 March 31

2017 2016 2017

In millions Before

Tax AfterTax

BeforeTax

AfterTax Before Tax After Tax

Business Segments

Kleen Products anti-trust class action lawsuit settlement $ 354 $ 219 $ — $ — $ — $ —

Pulp business acquisition inventory fair value step-up amortization — — — — 14 8

Weyerhaeuser pulp business integration costs 5 3 5 3 4 2

Holmen mill net bargain purchase gain — — — — (6) (6)

Asia Packaging restructuring and impairment — — 28 20 — —

Foodservice Asia impairment 9 4 — — — —

Other 5 3 — — 2 2

Business Segments Total 373 229 33 23 14 6

Corporate

India Packaging business evaluation write-off (2) (2) — — — —

Gain on sale of investment in ArborGen (14) (9) — — — —

Interest income related to income tax refund claim (4) (2) — — — —

Corporate Total (20) (13) — — — —

Total special items 353 216 33 23 14 6

Non-operating pension expense 34 21 487 299 31 19

Total $ 387 $ 237 $ 520 $ 322 $ 45 $ 25

Includes the following tax expenses (benefits):

Three Months Ended

June 30 March 31

In millions 2017 2016 2017

Income tax refund claims $ (85) $ — $ —

Return to accrual 38 23 —

International investment restructuring — — 15

International legal entity restructuring — (6) —

Total $ (47) $ 17 $ 15

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Details of special items for the six months are as follows:

Six Months Ended

June 30

2017 2016

In millions Before

Tax AfterTax

BeforeTax

AfterTax

Business Segments

Kleen Products anti-trust class action lawsuit settlement $ 354 $ 219 $ — $ —

Pulp business acquisition inventory fair value step-up amortization 14 8 — —

Weyerhaeuser pulp business integration costs 9 5 5 3

Holmen mill net bargain purchase gain (6) (6) — —

Riegelwood mill conversion costs — — 9 6

Asia Packaging restructuring and impairment — — 65 54

Foodservice Asia impairment 9 4 — —

Abandoned property 7 5 — —

Business Segments Total 387 235 79 63

Corporate

Gain on sale of investment in Arizona Chemical — — (8) (5)

India Packaging business evaluation write-off (2) (2) — —

Gain on sale of investment in ArborGen (14) (9) — —

Interest income related to income tax refund claim (4) (2) — —

Corporate Total (20) (13) (8) (5)

Total special items 367 222 71 58

Non-operating pension expense 65 40 531 326

Total $ 432 $ 262 $ 602 $ 384

Includes the following tax expenses (benefits):

Six Months Ended

June 30

In millions 2017 2016

Income tax refund claims $ (85) $ —

Return to accrual 38 23

International investment restructuring 15 —

International legal entity restructuring — (63)

Federal income tax audit closure — (14)

Total $ (32) $ (54)

BUSINESS SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS

The following tables present net sales and operating profit (loss) which is the Company's measure of segment profitability. The tables include a detail of specialitems in each year, where applicable, in order to show operating profit before special items. The Company calculates Operating Profit Before Special Items (non-GAAP) by excluding the pre-tax effect of items considered by management to be unusual from the earnings reported under U.S. generally accepted accountingprinciples (“GAAP”). Management uses this measure to focus on on-going operations, and believes that it is useful to investors because it enables them to performmeaningful comparisons of past and present operating results. International Paper believes that using this information, along with net earnings, provides for a morecomplete analysis of the results of operations by quarter. Net earnings attributable to International Paper is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. See Note18 - Business Segment Information in the Condensed Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the GAAP reconciliation of segment operating profit.

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Industrial Packaging

Total Industrial Packaging 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales (a) $ 3,706 $ 3,499 $ 7,205 $ 3,520 $ 3,411 $ 6,931Operating Profit $ 50 $ 365 $ 415 $ 458 $ 396 $ 854

Asia Packaging restructuring and impairment — — — 28 37 65

Holmen mill bargain purchase gain — (6) (6) — — —

Kleen Products anti-trust settlement 354 — 354 — — —

Other 3 1 4 — — —

Operating Profit Before Special Items $ 407 $ 360 $ 767 $ 486 $ 433 $ 919

Industrial Packaging net sales for the second quarter of 2017 were 6% higher than in the first quarter of 2017 and were 5% higher than in the second quarter of2016 . Operating profit before special items (as shown in the table above) was 13% higher in the second quarter of 2017 than in the first quarter of 2017 and 16%lower than in the second quarter of 2016 .

North American Industrial Packaging 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales $ 3,336 $ 3,155 $ 6,491 $ 3,138 $ 3,055 $ 6,193Operating Profit $ 51 $ 361 $ 412 $ 496 $ 438 $ 934

Kleen Products anti-trust settlement 354 — 354 — — —

Other 3 1 4 — — —


(a) Includes intra-segment sales of $31 million and $32 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $32 million and $45 million for the three monthsended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

North American Industrial Packaging sales volumes for boxes in the second quarter of 2017 were higher than in the first quarter of 2017 despite one less shippingday, reflecting seasonally stronger demand. Containerboard shipments to export markets were also higher. Total maintenance and economic downtime increased29,000 tons from 128,000 tons to 157,000 tons which reflects an increase of 64,000 tons for maintenance downtime and a decrease of 35,000 tons for economicdowntime. Average sales margins for boxes were higher due to the realization of box sales price increases. Average sales price realizations for containerboard alsoincreased in both the domestic and export markets. Input costs were higher for recycled fiber, but were partially offset by lower costs for energy, wood andchemicals. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $31 million higher in the 2017 second quarter compared with the 2017 first quarter. Operating costs,including costs associated with the January Pensacola mill digester incident, were lower.

Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , sales volumes for boxes were higher in the second quarter of 2017 which included one less shipping day. Salesvolumes for containerboard increased in export markets, while domestic shipments were relatively flat. Total maintenance and economic downtime was 53,000tons lower in the second quarter of 2017 which comprises an increase of 32,000 tons for maintenance downtime and a decrease of 85,000 tons for economicdowntime. Average sales margins for boxes increased due to higher average sales price realizations. Average sales price realizations in both domestic and exportcontainerboard markets were higher. Significantly higher input costs for recycled fiber and energy were slightly offset by lower wood costs. Planned maintenancedowntime costs were $22 million higher in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the second quarter of 2016 . Operating costs were higher due to reliabilityevents and spending as well as inventory valuation costs.

Entering the third quarter of 2017 , sales volumes for boxes are expected to continue to be strong, but will include one less shipping day. Containerboard export anddomestic shipments are expected to be similar to the second quarter. Input costs for recycled fiber, wood and energy are expected to rise. Planned maintenancedowntime costs should be $53 million lower.

EMEA Industrial Packaging 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales $ 341 $ 317 $ 658 $ 295 $ 294 $ 589Operating Profit $ 5 $ 14 $ 19 $ 6 $ 7 $ 13

Holmen mill net bargain purchase gain — (6) (6) — — —


EMEA Industrial Packaging sales volumes for boxes in the second quarter of 2017 were about even with the first quarter of 2017 as seasonally lower sales inMorocco were offset by a recovery from the first quarter weather-related shortfall in the Euro-

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zone. Average sales margins decreased due to higher input costs for board. Input costs for energy were lower, while distribution costs increased due to higherexport shipments from Turkey. Operating costs were higher.

Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 were higher. Average sales margins improved due to material costdecreases and sales price increases in Turkey. Operating costs and distribution costs both increased.

Looking ahead to the third quarter of 2017 , sales volumes are expected to be seasonally lower. Average sales margins are expected to continue to be compresseddue to higher material costs, only partially offset by box sales price increases and mix improvement initiatives. Operating costs are expected to be lower.

Brazilian Industrial Packaging 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales $ 60 $ 59 $ 119 $ 51 $ 42 $ 93Operating Profit $ (6) $ (10) $ (16) $ (12) $ (8) $ (20)

Brazilian Industrial Packaging sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the first quarter of 2017 were higher for boxes and flat forcontainerboard. Average sales margins were impacted by higher sales prices for boxes, largely offset by an unfavorable customer/segment mix. Plannedmaintenance downtime costs in the second quarter of 2017 were $2 million lower than in the first quarter of 2017 which included an outage at the Nova Campinamill. Input costs were lower for recycled fiber.

Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 were higher for boxes and containerboard, reflecting improving economicconditions. Average sales price realizations for boxes increased, while input costs, primarily for utilities and recycled fiber, decreased. Operating costs were lowerand planned maintenance downtime costs were $2 million lower than in the second quarter of 2016.

Looking ahead to the third quarter of 2017 , sales volumes are expected to be seasonally higher for boxes. Average sales price realizations are also expected toimprove for both boxes and containerboard and the customer/segment mix should be favorable. Input costs should be stable.

Asian Industrial Packaging 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales $ — $ — $ — $ 68 $ 65 $ 133Operating Profit $ — $ — $ — $ (32) $ (41) $ (73)

Asia Packaging Restructuring and Impairment — — — 28 37 65Operating Profit Before Special Items $ — $ — $ — $ (4) $ (4) $ (8)

Asian Industrial Packaging

On June 30, 2016, the Company completed the sale of its corrugated packaging business in China and Southeast Asia to Xiamen Bridge Hexing Equity InvestmentPartnership Enterprise. See Note 8 - Divestitures / Spinoff in the Condensed Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the sale of thisbusiness.

Global Cellulose Fibers

Total Global Cellulose Fibers 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales $ 612 $ 564 $ 1,176 $ 259 $ 212 $ 471Operating Profit $ 7 $ (70) $ (63) $ (21) $ (50) $ (71)

Acquisition costs 5 4 9 5 — 5Inventory fair value step-up amortization — 14 14 — — —

Other — 1 1 — — —Operating Profit Before Special Items $ 12 $ (51) $ (39) $ (16) $ (50) $ (66)

Global Cellulose Fibers includes the results of the pulp business acquired from Weyerhaeuser beginning in December 2016. See Note 7 - Acquisitions in theCondensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of this acquisition. Net sales were 9% higher in the second quarter of 2017 than in thefirst quarter of 2017 and significantly higher than in the second quarter of 2016 due to the acquisition. Operating profit before special items (as shown in the tableabove) was 124% higher in the second quarter of 2017 than in the first quarter of 2017 and 175% higher than in the second quarter of 2016 .

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Sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the first quarter of 2017 increased reflecting solid demand, particularly for fluff pulp. Average salesprice realizations also increased. Operating costs were lower as the mills recovered from first-quarter performance issues and the January Pensacola mill digesterincident. Input costs were lower. Planned maintenance downtime costs in the second quarter of 2017 were $6 million lower than in the first quarter of 2017 . InEurope and Russia, sales volumes were lower, but average sales price realizations were favorable.

Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , for the legacy business sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 were flat. Average sales price realizationsimproved. Planned maintenance downtime costs in the second quarter of 2017 which included outages at the Riegelwood, Pensacola and Eastover mills were $16million higher than in the second quarter of 2016 which included outage costs associated with the Riegelwood mill conversion. In Europe and Russia, salesvolumes decreased, but average sales margins were favorably impacted by higher sales price realizations and a positive mix.

Entering the third quarter of 2017 , sales volumes for the combined business are expected to be stable. Average sales price realizations are expected to reflect therealization of recent price increases. Average sales margins will also benefit from a more favorable product mix. Input costs are expected to be slightly higher.Planned maintenance downtime costs should be $36 million lower in the third quarter of 2017. In Europe and Russia, average sales price realizations are expectedto decrease, but sales volumes are expected to increase.

Printing Papers

Total Printing Papers 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales $ 1,017 $ 995 $ 2,012 $ 1,012 $ 972 $ 1,984Operating Profit $ 86 $ 100 $ 186 $ 117 $ 135 $ 252

Other 2 — 2 — — —


Printing Papers net sales for the second quarter of 2017 were 2% higher than in the first quarter of 2017 , but were even with the second quarter of 2016 . Operatingprofit before special items (as shown in the table above) in the second quarter of 2017 was 12% lower than in the first quarter of 2017 and 25% lower than in thesecond quarter of 2016 .

North American Papers 2017 2016


Other 2 — 2 — — —


North American Papers sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 were lower than in the first quarter of 2017 reflecting weak demand in the commercialprinting market. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper were lower due to competitive pressures. Average sales margins were also negativelyimpacted by an unfavorable geographic mix. Operating costs were seasonally lower and input costs also decreased. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $11million higher in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the first quarter of 2017 .

Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 were slightly higher primarily due to increased shipments of uncoatedfreesheet paper to export markets. Average sales price realizations were lower, reflecting weak market conditions. Average sales margins were also impacted by anunfavorable product and mill sourcing mix. Input costs were flat. Planned maintenance downtime costs in the second quarter of 2017 were $8 million higher than inthe second quarter of 2016.

Entering the third quarter of 2017 , sales volumes are expected to be seasonally higher, while average sales price realizations are expected to decline. Average salesmargins should be impacted by a negative geographic mix. Input costs are expected to be steady. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be $33 million lowerwith no scheduled outages in the third quarter.

European Papers 2017 2016


European Papers sales volumes for uncoated freesheet paper in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the first quarter of 2017 were higher in Russia andseasonally lower in Europe. Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper increased in Europe and were flat in Russia. Average sales marginsbenefited from a favorable mix in both regions. Input costs

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were higher, primarily for wood and purchased pulp, partially offset by lower energy costs in Europe and freight costs in Russia. Planned maintenance downtimecosts in the second quarter of 2017 were $6 million higher than in the first quarter of 2017. Manufacturing operating costs were higher.

Sales volumes for uncoated freesheet paper in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the second quarter of 2016 , were lower in Europe, but higher in Russia.Average sales price realizations for uncoated freesheet paper were flat overall as an increase in Russia was offset by lower prices in Europe. Input costs, primarilyfor wood and energy, were higher. Planned maintenance downtime costs in the second quarter of 2017 were $1 million lower than in the second quarter of 2016.

Looking forward to the third quarter of 2017 , sales volumes for uncoated freesheet paper are expected to increase in Europe, but to be offset by a decrease inRussia. Average sales price realizations are expected to be stable. Input costs are expected to be stable in both Europe and Russia. Planned maintenance downtimecosts should be $6 million lower in the third quarter of 2017 with no outages scheduled.

Brazilian Papers 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales (a) $ 232 $ 214 $ 446 $ 219 $ 189 $ 408Operating Profit $ 43 $ 39 $ 82 $ 34 $ 35 $ 69

(a) Includes intra-segment sales of $7 million and $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $9 million and $1 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Brazilian Papers sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 increased compared with the first quarter of 2017 reflecting stronger demand for uncoated freesheetpaper in the Latin American export market. Average sales margins were lower as increased sales price realizations in the export market were more than offset by anunfavorable geographic mix. Input costs were steady. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $3 million higher in the second quarter of 2017 which included anoutage at the Mogi Guacu mill.

Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , sales volumes for uncoated freesheet paper in the second quarter of 2017 increased in other Latin American markets,but were lower in the domestic market. Average sales margins were lower due to an unfavorable geographic mix. Input costs were lower, primarily for purchasedpulp. Planned maintenance outage costs were $4 million lower in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the second quarter of 2016 which included outages atthe Luiz Antonio and Mogi Guacu mills.

Entering the third quarter of 2017 , sales volumes for uncoated freesheet paper are expected to be seasonally higher in the domestic market, partially offset bylower shipments to export markets. Average sales price realizations are expected to be higher in the Latin American export market and average sales marginsshould also benefit from a more favorable geographic mix. Input costs are expected to be higher, particularly for virgin fiber and energy. Planned maintenanceoutage costs should be $3 million lower in the third quarter.

Indian Papers 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales $ 47 $ 48 $ 95 $ 42 $ 43 $ 85Operating Profit $ (2) $ (1) $ (3) $ (2) $ (1) $ (3)

Indian Papers sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the first quarter of 2017 were lower due to reduced production capacity associated witha planned maintenance outage. Average sales price realizations were slightly higher. Input costs were lower, primarily for wood and were offset by higheroperating costs. Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 were flat. Average sales price realizations increased. Bothoperating costs and input costs were flat.

Looking ahead to the third quarter of 2017 , sales volumes are expected to be lower due seasonally weaker demand and a planned maintenance outage at theRajahmundry mill. Average sales prices should be seasonally lower. Planned maintenance outage costs are expected to be $1 million higher than in the secondquarter of 2017 due to the outage at the Rajahmundry mill.

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Consumer Packaging

Total Consumer Packaging 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales $ 474 $ 466 $ 940 $ 501 $ 495 $ 996Operating Profit $ (14) $ 33 $ 19 $ 73 $ 16 $ 89

Riegelwood mill conversion costs — — — — 9 9

Foodservice Asia asset impairment 9 — 9 — — —Operating Profit Before Special Items $ (5) $ 33 $ 28 $ 73 $ 25 $ 98

Consumer Packaging net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were 2% higher than in the first quarter of 2017 , but 5% lower than in the second quarter of 2016 .Operating profit before special items (as shown in the table above) was 115% lower in the second quarter of 2017 than in the first quarter of 2017 , and 107% lowerthan in the second quarter of 2016 .

North American Consumer Packaging 2017 2016

In millions 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six Months 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Six MonthsSales $ 395 $ 388 $ 783 $ 416 $ 418 $ 834Operating Profit $ (28) $ 14 $ (14) $ 48 $ (10) $ 38

Riegelwood mill conversion costs — — — — 9 9

Foodservice Asia asset impairment 9 — 9 — — —Operating Profit Before Special Items $ (19) $ 14 $ (5) $ 48 $ (1) $ 47

North American Consumer Packaging Coated paperboard sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 were flat compared with the first quarter of 2017 . Averagesales price realizations were slightly higher reflecting the partial realization of an announced sales price increase. Average sales margins were further impacted by amore favorable mix. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $33 million higher in the second quarter of 2017 with outages at our Augusta and Texarkana millscompared with the first quarter of 2017 which included no outages. Operating costs were higher due to reliability issues at our Augusta mill during the 2017 secondquarter. Input costs were stable.

Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 were lower primarily due to capacity constraints associated with downtimeat the Augusta mill. Average sales price realizations were lower for folding carton board and plate stock. Average sales margins were also negatively affected by anunfavorable mix. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $33 million higher. Operating costs were higher due to performance issues at our Augusta mill, whileinput costs were flat.

Foodservice sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 were seasonally higher than in the first quarter of 2017 . Average sales margins increased, reflectinghigher average sales price realizations and a more favorable product mix, partially offset by higher input costs for polystyrene resin and board. Compared with thesecond quarter of 2016 , sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 increased slightly. Average sales price realizations were lower due to competitive pressure.Average sales margins were also negatively impacted by higher polystyrene and board input costs.

Looking forward to the third quarter of 2017 , coated paperboard sales volumes are expected to be seasonally stronger. Average sales price realizations areexpected to increase for cupstock and folding carton board. Input costs are expected to be stable. Planned maintenance downtime costs should be $33 million lowerwith no scheduled outages in the third quarter. Operating costs are expected to recover. For Foodservice, sales volumes are expected to be seasonally higher whileaverage sales margins will reflect the realization of sales price increases and lower input costs.

European Consumer Packaging 2017 2016


European Consumer Packaging sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the first quarter of 2017 were lower in Europe, but were partiallyoffset by higher volumes in Russia. Average sales margins decreased, reflecting lower sales price realizations and an unfavorable mix in Russia, while sales pricerealizations and mix were both favorable in Europe. Input costs were higher in both Europe and Russia. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $2 millionhigher in the second quarter of 2017 due to an outage at the Svetogorsk mill.

Compared with the second quarter of 2016 , sales volumes increased in Europe, but decreased in Russia. Average sales margins were lower in Russia due to loweraverage sales price realizations, but in Europe sales margins reflected higher average sales

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price realizations and a more favorable mix. Input costs for energy and wood increased in both Europe and Russia. Planned maintenance downtime costs were $1million lower in the second quarter of 2017 than in the second quarter of 2016.

Entering the third quarter of 2017 , sales volumes are expected to be higher in both Europe and Russia. Average sales margins are expected to decrease, reflectingan unfavorable mix in Russia, although average sales price realizations in Russia are expected to increase. Planned maintenance downtime costs are expected to be$2 million lower with no scheduled outages in the third quarter. Input costs are expected to be flat.

Equity Earnings, Net of Taxes – Ilim

Since October 2007, International Paper and Ilim Holding S.A. (Ilim) have operated a 50:50 joint venture in Russia. Ilim is a separate reportable business segment.The Company recorded equity earnings, net of taxes, of $21 million in the second quarter of 2017, compared with $50 million in the first quarter of 2017 and $46million in the second quarter of 2016. In the second quarter of 2017, the after-tax foreign exchange impact primarily on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar-denominated net debt was a loss of $18 million compared with a gain of $23 million in the first quarter of 2017. Compared with the first quarter of 2017, salesvolumes in the second quarter of 2017 were seasonally higher primarily for sales of hardwood pulp in China and sales of containerboard in domestic and otherexport markets. Average sales price realizations increased, primarily for sales of hardwood and softwood pulp in China and domestic markets and forcontainerboard in all markets, partially offset by cut-size paper sales in domestic markets. Input costs for wood increased, while operating costs were improved butwere offset by planned maintenance outage costs in the second quarter of 2017.

Compared with the second quarter of 2016, sales volumes in the second quarter of 2017 increased primarily for sales of hardwood pulp to China, partially offset bydecreased sales of softwood pulp to China, and other export and domestic markets. Average sales price realizations were higher, primarily for sales of softwoodand hardwood pulp in China and in domestic markets and for sales of containerboard in all markets. Input costs and operating costs were relatively flat. An after-tax foreign exchange gain of $6 million primarily on the remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated net debt was recorded in the second quarter of 2016.

Looking forward to the third quarter of 2017, sales volumes are expected to decrease. Average sales price realizations are expected to decrease compared with thesecond quarter of 2017 primarily for export sales of softwood pulp, but higher export prices are expected for sales of hardwood pulp. Input costs are expected to belower primarily for wood, partially offset by higher distribution costs. Planned maintenance downtime costs will be higher in the third quarter of 2017 with outagesscheduled at all three mills.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash provided by operations totaled $1.3 billion for the first six months of 2017 , compared with $1.2 billion for the comparable 2016 six -month period. Cash usedfor working capital components totaled $648 million for the first six months of 2017 compared to $211 million for the comparable 2016 six -month period. Theincrease to working capital in 2017 reflects income tax receivables primarily driven by the planned pension contribution and the accrued Kleen litigationsettlement.

The Company generated free cash flow of approximately $614 million and $838 million in the first six months of 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Free cash flow is anon-GAAP measure and the most directly comparable GAAP measure is cash provided by operations. Management believes that free cash flow is useful toinvestors as a liquidity measure because it measures the amount of cash generated that is available, after reinvesting in the business, to maintain a strong balancesheet, pay dividends, repurchase stock, service debt and make investments for future growth. It should not be inferred that the entire free cash flow amount isavailable for discretionary expenditures. By adjusting for certain items that are not indicative of the Company's ongoing performance, free cash flow also enablesinvestors to perform meaningful comparisons between past and present periods.

The following is a reconciliation of cash provided by operations to free cash flow:

Six Months Ended

June 30,

In millions 2017 2016Cash provided by operations $ 1,278 $ 1,225Adjustments:

Cash invested in capital projects (664) (637)Cash contribution to pension plan — 250

Free Cash Flow $ 614 $ 838

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Investments in capital projects totaled $664 million in the first six months of 2017 compared to $637 million in the first six months of 2016 . Full-year 2017 capitalspending is currently expected to be approximately $1.5 billion, or about 107% of depreciation and amortization expense for our current businesses.

Financing activities for the first six months of 2017 included a $116 million net decrease in debt versus a $134 million net increase in debt during the comparable2016 six -month period.

At June 30, 2017 , contractual obligations for future payments of debt maturities by calendar year were as follows: $279 million in 2017; $538 million in 2018;$424 million in 2019; $160 million in 2020; $633 million in 2021; $920 million in 2022; and $8.25 billion thereafter.

Maintaining an investment-grade credit rating is an important element of International Paper’s financing strategy. At June 30, 2017 , the Company held long-termcredit ratings of BBB (stable outlook) and Baa2 (stable outlook) by S&P and Moody’s, respectively. In addition, the Company held short-term credit ratings of A2and P2 by S&P and Moody's, respectively, for borrowings during the current quarter under the Company's commercial paper program.

Subsequent to June 30, 2017 , International Paper priced $1.0 billion of 4.35% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date in 2048 . We expect the sale of this debtto close on or about August 9, 2017. The proceeds from this debt issuance, together with a combination of available cash and other borrowings, will be used tomake a voluntary pension contribution in the aggregate amount of $1.25 billion by September 15, 2017. In addition, International Paper borrowed approximately$350 million under the commercial paper program. The proceeds from this borrowing, along with cash on hand, were used to pay the amount owed under the KleenProducts LLC et al. v. International Paper Co. et al. (N.D.Ill.) settlement agreement discussed in Note 12.

At June 30, 2017 , International Paper’s credit agreements totaled $2.1 billion , which management believes are adequate to cover expected operating cash flowvariability during the current economic cycle. The credit agreements generally provide for interest rates at a floating rate index plus a pre-determined margindependent upon International Paper’s credit rating. The liquidity facilities include a $1.5 billion contractually committed bank credit agreement that expires inDecember 2021 and has a facility fee of 0.15% per annum payable quarterly. The liquidity facilities also include up to $600 million of uncommitted financingsbased on eligible receivable balances ( $600 million available at June 30, 2017 ) under a receivables securitization program that expires in December 2017.

In June 2016, International Paper entered into a commercial paper program with a borrowing capacity of $750 million. Under the terms of the program, individualmaturities on borrowings may vary, but not exceed one year from the date of issue. Interest bearing notes may be issued either as fixed notes or floating rate notes.As of June 30, 2017, the Company had $240 million of borrowings outstanding under this program.

During the first six months of 2017 , International Paper used 2.5 million shares of treasury stock for various incentive plans. International Paper also acquired 0.9million shares of treasury stock, including shares for the payment of restricted stock tax withholding. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restrictedstock withholding taxes totaled $46 million . In September 2013, the Company announced a share repurchase program to acquire up to $1.5 billion of theCompany's common stock in open market repurchase transactions. In addition, in July 2014, the Company announced that it would acquire up to $1.5 billion ofadditional shares of the Company's common stock to supplement the $1.5 billion share repurchase program authorized in September 2013 and intends to continueto repurchase such shares in open market repurchase transactions. Under the current repurchase program, the Company has repurchased 44.6 million shares at anaverage price of $46.40, for a total of approximately $2.1 billion, as of June 30, 2017 .

During the first six months of 2016 , International Paper used approximately 2.7 million shares of treasury stock for various incentive plans. International Paperalso acquired 3.6 million shares of treasury stock, including restricted stock tax withholding. Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stockwithholding taxes totaled $131 million , including $100 million related to shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program. Cash dividendpayments related to common stock totaled $382 million and $362 million for the first six months of 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Dividends were $0.9250 pershare and $0.8800 per share for the first six months in 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

International Paper expects to be able to meet projected capital expenditures, service existing debt and meet working capital and dividend requirements during2017 with current cash balances and cash from operations, supplemented as required by its existing credit facilities. The Company will continue to rely on debt andcapital markets for the majority of any necessary long-term funding not provided by operating cash flows. Funding decisions will be guided by our capital structureplanning objectives. The primary goals of the Company’s capital structure planning are to maximize financial flexibility and preserve liquidity while reducinginterest expense. The majority of International Paper’s debt is accessed through global public capital markets where we have a wide base of investors.

AcquisitionsSee discussion in Note 7 - Acquisitions in the Condensed Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Ilim Holding S.A. Shareholders’ AgreementIn October 2007, in connection with the formation of the Ilim Holding S.A. joint venture, International Paper entered into a shareholder’s agreement that includesprovisions relating to the reconciliation of disputes among the partners. This agreement provides that at any time, either the Company or its partners maycommence procedures specified under the deadlock agreement. If these or any other deadlock procedures under the shareholder's agreement are commenced,although it is not obligated to do so, the Company may in certain situations choose to purchase its partners' 50% interest in Ilim. Any such transaction would besubject to review and approval by Russian and other relevant anti-trust authorities. Based on the provisions of the agreement, the Company estimates that thecurrent purchase price for its partners' 50% interests would be approximately $1.3 billion, which could be satisfied by payment of cash or International Papercommon stock, or some combination of the two, at the Company's option. The purchase by the Company of its partners’ 50% interest in Ilim would result in theconsolidation of Ilim's financial position and results of operations in all subsequent periods. The parties have informed each other that they have no currentintention to commence procedures specified under the deadlock provisions of the shareholder’s agreement.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires International Paper to establishaccounting policies and to make estimates that affect both the amounts and timing of the recording of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Some of theseestimates require judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain.

Accounting policies whose application may have a significant effect on the reported results of operations and financial position of International Paper, and that canrequire judgments by management that affect their application, include accounting for contingencies, impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, goodwill andother intangible assets, pensions, postretirement benefits other than pensions,income taxes and business combinations.

The Company has included in its 2016 Form 10-K a discussion of these critical accounting policies, which are important to the portrayal of the Company’sfinancial condition and results of operations and require management’s judgments. The Company has not made any changes in these critical accounting policiesduring the first six months of 2017 .

Pension Accounting

Net pension expense totaled approximately $158 million for International Paper’s U.S. plans for the six months ended June 30, 2017 , or about $466 million lessthan the pension expense for the first six months of 2016 . The decrease in U.S. plan expense was due to a $439 million plan settlement accounting charge in thesecond quarter of 2016 , and lower amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses and prior service cost, partially offset by a decrease in the assumed discount rateto 4.10% in 2017 from 4.40% in 2016 (prior to the June 30, 2016 remeasurement discussed below). Net pension expense for non-U.S. plans was about $2 millionfor the first six months of 2017 and 2016 .

After consultation with our actuaries, International Paper determines key actuarial assumptions on December 31 of each year that are used to calculate liabilityinformation as of that date and pension expense for the following year. Key assumptions affecting pension expense include the discount rate, the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the projected rate of future compensation increases, and various demographic assumptions including expected mortality. Thediscount rate assumption is determined based on approximately 500 Aa-rated bonds appropriate to provide the projected benefit payments of the plan. A bondportfolio is selected and a single rate is determined that equates the market value of the bonds purchased to the discounted value of the plan’s benefit payments.The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the plan’s investment portfolio. AtJune 30, 2017 , the market value of plan assets for International Paper’s U.S. plans totaled approximately $10.9 billion , consisting of approximately 51% equitysecurities, 28% fixed income securities, and 21% real estate and other assets. Plan assets did not include International Paper common stock.

In the first quarter of 2016, International Paper offered a voluntary, limited-time opportunity for former employees who were participants in the Retirement Plan ofInternational Paper Company (the Pension Plan) to request early payment of their entire Pension Plan benefit in the form of a single lump sum payment. Theamount of total payments under this program was approximately $1.2 billion , and were made from Plan trust assets on June 30, 2016. Based on the level ofpayments made, settlement accounting rules applied and resulted in a plan remeasurement as of the June 30, 2016 payment date. The discount rate used in the planremeasurement was 3.80% , down from 4.40% at December 31, 2015. As a result of settlement accounting, the Company recognized a pro-rata portion of theunamortized net actuarial loss, after remeasurement, resulting in a $439 million non-cash charge to the Company's earnings in the second quarter of 2016.

The Company’s funding policy for our pension plans is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet legal funding requirements, plus any additional amounts that theCompany may determine to be appropriate considering the funded status of the plan, tax deductibility, the cash flows generated by the Company, and other factors.The Company made voluntary cash contributions of

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$250 million to the qualified pension plan in the first six months of 2016. No contributions have been made to date in 2017, but the Company intends to make avoluntary cash contribution in the aggregate amount of $1.25 billion to the qualified pension plan by September 15, 2017. The U.S. nonqualified plans are onlyfunded to the extent of benefits paid, which totaled $10 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 .

We have implemented in the past, and currently intend to implement, initiatives designed to address the underfunded Pension Plan and future funding needs and toreduce risk in the Pension Plan. Going forward, we intend to make changes in plan asset allocations to emphasize more fixed income investments, re-allocate theplan's fixed income investments to longer duration maturities, expand certain hedging strategies and explore other risk-mitigation actions. There can be noassurances that we will pursue any of these initiatives or that, if pursued, any such initiative would have a material positive impact on the future funding needs ofthe Pension Plan or actually reduce risk in the Pension Plan. In addition, implementing certain initiatives could result in non-cash charges to the Company'searnings, which could be material, such as the charge we recorded in the second quarter of 2016 resulting from the buyout program for former International Paperemployees.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical in nature may be considered “forward-looking” statements within the meaning ofthe Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are often identified by the words, “will,” “may,” “should,” “continue,” “anticipate,”“believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “appear,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” and words of a similar nature. These statements are not guarantees of future performance andreflect management’s current views with respect to future events, which are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materiallyfrom those expressed or implied in these statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to: (i) the level of ourindebtedness and changes in interest rates; (ii) industry conditions, including but not limited to changes in the cost or availability of raw materials, energy andtransportation costs, competition we face, cyclicality and changes in consumer preferences, demand and pricing for our products; (iii) global economic conditionsand political changes, including but not limited to the impairment of financial institutions, changes in currency exchange rates, credit ratings issued by recognizedcredit rating organizations, the amount of our future pension funding obligation, changes in tax laws and pension and health care costs; (iv) unanticipatedexpenditures related to the cost of compliance with existing and new environmental and other governmental regulations and to actual or potential litigation; (v)whether we experience a material disruption at one of our manufacturing facilities; (vi) risks inherent in conducting business through a joint venture; (vii) thefailure to realize the expected synergies and cost-savings from our purchase of the pulp business of Weyerhaeuser Company or delay in realization thereof; (viii)our ability to achieve the benefits we expect from all other strategic acquisitions, divestitures and restructurings; and (ix) other factors you can find in our pressreleases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors identified in Item 1A of Part I of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 ("Risk Factors"). We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whetheras a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Information relating to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk is shown on page 38 of International Paper’s 2016 Form 10-K, which informationis incorporated herein by reference. There have been no material changes in the Company’s exposure to market risk since December 31, 2016 .

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed orsubmitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported (and accumulated andcommunicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure) withinthe time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted anevaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of theeffectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief ExecutiveOfficer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2017 (the end of the periodcovered by this report).

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting:

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonablylikely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

A discussion of material developments in the Company’s litigation matters occurring in the period covered by this report is found in Note 12 to the financialstatements in this Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (Part I, Item1A).

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

PeriodTotal Number of Shares

Purchased (a)Average Price Paid per

Share

Total Number of SharesPurchased as Part of a

Publicly Announced Planor Program

Maximum Number (orApproximate Dollar Value)of Shares that May Yet BePurchased Under the Plansor Programs (in millions)

April 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017 — $ — — $0.933May 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017 1,076 52.54 — 0.933June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017 9,637 55.71 — 0.933

Total 10,713

(a) 10,713 shares were acquired from employees from share withholdings to pay income taxes under the Company's restricted stock programs.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

10.1

Settlement Agreement dated June 27, 2017, by and between International Paper Company, Temple-Inland Inc., n/k/a Temple-Inland LLC, TINInc., n/k/a TIN LLC, and Weyerhaeuser Company, and Kleen Products LLC, R.P.R. Enterprises, Inc., Mighty Pac, Inc., Ferraro Foods, Inc.,Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC, MTM Packaging Solutions of Texas, LLC, RHE Hatco, Inc., and Chandler Packaging, Inc., the plaintiffclass representatives, both individually and on behalf of the plaintiff class.

11 Statement of Computation of Per Share Earnings.

12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.

31.1 Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2 Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersignedthereunto duly authorized.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY (Registrant)

August 4, 2017 By /s/ Glenn R. Landau Glenn R. Landau

Senior Vice President and ChiefFinancial Officer

August 4, 2017 By /s/ Vincent P. Bonnot Vincent P. Bonnot Vice President – Finance and Controller

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Exhibit 10.1

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

EASTERN DIVISION

KLEEN PRODUCTS LLC, et al ., individually and on behalf of all thosesimilarly situated,

Plaintiffs,

v.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER, et al .,

Defendants.

Case No. 1:10-cv-05711

Hon. Harry D. Leinenweber

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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

This Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 27th day of June 2017, by and between

International Paper Company, Temple-Inland Inc., n/k/a Temple-Inland LLC, TIN Inc., n/k/a TIN LLC, and Weyerhaeuser

Company (“Settling Defendants”), and Kleen Products LLC, R.P.R. Enterprises, Inc., Mighty Pac, Inc., Ferraro Foods, Inc.,

Ferraro Foods of North Carolina, LLC, MTM Packaging Solutions of Texas, LLC, RHE Hatco, Inc., and Chandler Packaging, Inc.,

the plaintiff class representatives, both individually and on behalf of the Class of direct purchasers of Containerboard Products

(“Plaintiffs”).

WHEREAS, Plaintiffs are prosecuting the lawsuit entitled Kleen Products LLC et al. v. International Paper Company, et

al. , Case No. 1:10-cv-05711 (the “Action”), in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on their own

behalf and on behalf of the Class against the Settling Defendants, the non-settling Defendants WestRock CP LLC and Georgia-

Pacific LLC (Georgia-Pacific LLC and its affiliates, hereafter, “GP”), and the prior settling Defendants Packaging Corporation of

America and Cascades Canada, ULC/Norampac Holdings U.S. Inc. (collectively, the “Kleen Defendants”);

WHEREAS, Plaintiffs allege that Kleen Defendants, including the Settling Defendants, participated in an unlawful

conspiracy to fix, raise, maintain or stabilize the price of Containerboard Products at artificially high levels, including via various

types of supply restrictions, in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act;

WHEREAS, the Settling Defendants deny the claims asserted against them and all allegations of wrongdoing and liability,

and maintain that they have good and meritorious defenses thereto, they nevertheless agreed to enter into this Agreement to avoid

further expense, inconvenience, and the uncertainty and risk inherent in any litigation, and to obtain

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the releases, orders, and judgment contemplated by this Agreement, and to put to rest with finality this controversy and all claims

that have been or could have been asserted against the Settling Defendant Releasees, as more particularly set out below;

WHEREAS, Plaintiffs have conducted an investigation into the facts and the law regarding the Action, including the

completion of both merits and expert discovery and briefing in support of and in opposition to motions for summary judgment

pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (“FRCP”) 56 and have concluded that resolving claims against the Settling Defendants

according to the terms set forth below is in the best interest of Plaintiffs and the Class;

WHEREAS, pursuant to FRCP 23(e) by Memorandum Opinion and Order dated March 26, 2015 (ECF No. 871) the Court

certified the Class (“Certification Order”), as affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on August 4,

2016, and the Supreme Court of the United States thereafter denied certiorari on April 17, 2017;

WHEREAS, Plaintiffs promptly provided notice of the Court’s Certification Order to the Class, apprising Class Members of

their rights to be excluded from this Action and that they would be bound by any result of this Action if they remained Class

Members, and whereas 27 former Class Members exercised that right inclusive of certain extensions of the original deadline

established in the notice as granted by the Court;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, agreements, and releases set forth herein and for other good and

valuable consideration, it is agreed by and among the undersigned that the Action be settled, compromised, and dismissed on the

merits with prejudice as to the Settling Defendant Releasees and except as hereinafter provided, without

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costs as to Plaintiffs, the Class, or Settling Defendants, subject to the approval of the Court, on the following terms and conditions:

A. Definitions

As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified below unless otherwise stated:

Benchmark Amount is defined in Paragraph 9(d)(i).

Class means all persons or entities that purchased Containerboard Products directly from any of the Kleen Defendants or

their subsidiaries or affiliates for use or delivery in the United States from at least as early as February 15, 2004 through

November 8, 2010.

Class Counsel means all counsel of record for the Class.

Class Member(s) mean(s) each member of the Class that has not timely elected to be excluded from the Class under the

terms of the Court’s Notice Order granting leave to disseminate notice to the Class (ECF No. 1053), which required

exclusions to be postmarked as of December 5, 2016, as amended by the Court’s January 5, 2017 Order (ECF No. 1080).

Class Period means February 15, 2004 through November 8, 2010, as certified by the Court in the Certification Order.

Co- Lead Counsel means:

Michael J. Freed Daniel J. MoginFREED KANNER LONDON MoginRubin LLP& MILLEN LLC 707 Broadway, Suite 10002201 Waukegan Road, Suite 130 San Diego, CA 92101Bannockburn, IL 60015 Telephone: (619) 687-6611Telephone: (224) 632-4500

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Containerboard Products has the same meaning as in the Consolidated and Amended Complaint as amended (ECF Nos.

65, 622.1, 777.1) and includes linerboard, corrugated medium, rollstock, corrugated sheets and corrugated products,

including displays, boxes and other containers.

Court means the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Effective Date is defined in Paragraph 4.

Escrow Account means the account established at The Huntington National Bank in which the Settlement Amount will be

placed to be administered in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 10 of this Agreement.

Escrow Agent means The Huntington National Bank.

Fee and Expense Application is defined in Paragraph 18.

Fee and Expense Award is defined in Paragraph 18.

Final is defined in Paragraph 4.

Final Approval Order means the order and judgment of the Court approving this Agreement pursuant to FRCP 23 and in

accordance with applicable jurisprudence; entering an order dismissing this matter with prejudice, without costs other than

those provided for in this Agreement, and discharging and releasing the Settling Defendant Releasees from the Released

Claims of the Class.

International Paper (“IP”) means International Paper Company, a New York corporation with its principal place of

business in Memphis, Tennessee. IP includes its predecessors, including all entities and persons merged with or acquired by

IP, and each of IP’s wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries or affiliates that manufactured,

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distributed or sold Containerboard Products in the United States from the beginning of time until the date hereof.

Motion means Plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval of this Agreement and authorization to disseminate Notice of the

settlement and final judgment as contemplated by this Agreement to all identified Class Members in a form agreed to by

Settling Defendants.

Notice means the form of notice of this Agreement to the Class, which shall be substantially agreed upon by Plaintiffs and

Settling Defendants before submission of the Motion.

Notice Order means the Court’s September 15, 2016 order (ECF No. 1053) granting the Plaintiffs’ motion to appoint A.B.

Data, Ltd. as administrator and for leave to disseminate notice to the Class.

Plan of Distribution means the plan of providing payments from the Settlement Fund for costs and expenses of Notice and

administration, escrow, tax and related expenses, attorneys’ Fee and Expense Award(s) and to qualified and authorized Class

Members, and such other further payments as may be necessary and advisable.

Preliminary Approval Order means the order granting Plaintiffs’ Motion by the Court.

Pretrial Period is defined in Paragraph 9(d)(ii).

Qualified Settlement Fund (“QSF”) means the fund that will come into existence from the Settlement Fund once the three

prongs of the test articulated in CFR (“Treas. Reg.”) Section 1.468B-1(c) have been met, as described in Paragraph 10 of this

Agreement.

Reduction Amount is defined in Paragraph 9(d)(iii).

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Reduction Formula means the amount by which the Settlement Amount is subject to reduction in accordance with the

formula described in Paragraph 9 of this Agreement.

Released Claims is defined in Paragraph 6.

Releasors means Plaintiffs and Class Members, and their respective past and present, direct and indirect, parents,

subsidiaries, affiliates; their predecessors, successors, affiliates, former affiliates, joint ventures, and partnerships; and each

and all of the present and former principals, partners, officers, directors, supervisors, employees, agents, representatives,

insurers, attorneys, heirs, executors and administrators of each of the foregoing.

Settlement Administrator means A.B. Data, the administrator appointed by the Court.

Settlement Amount means $354,000,000.00, subject to the Reduction Formula.

Settlement Fund means the Settlement Amount plus accrued interest on said deposits as set forth in Section E of this

Agreement.

Settling Defendant Releasees means Settling Defendants and all of their respective past and present, direct and indirect,

parents, subsidiaries, affiliates; their predecessors, successors, affiliates, former affiliates, joint ventures, and partnerships;

and each and all of the present and former principals, partners, officers, directors, supervisors, employees, agents,

representatives, insurers, attorneys, heirs, executors and administrators of each of the foregoing.

Subsequent Settlement Agreement (“SSA”) means a Settlement Agreement with GP entered into after the date that this

Settlement Agreement is executed as described below and subject to the conditions described in Paragraph 9 of this

Agreement.

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Subsequent Settlement Agreement Amount (“SSA Amount”) is defined in Paragraph 9(d)(iii).

Temple-Inland Inc., n/k/a Temple-Inland LLC, and TIN Inc., n/k/a TIN LLC (collectively “TIN”) means those

Delaware corporations that formerly maintained their principal place of business in Austin, Texas and which became wholly-

owned and controlled subsidiaries of IP on or about February 13, 2012. “TIN” includes its predecessors, including all entities

and persons merged with or acquired by TIN, and each of TIN’s wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries or affiliates that

manufactured, distributed or sold Containerboard Products in the United States from the beginning of time until the date

hereof.

Weyerhaeuser Company (“WY”) means a Washington corporation with its principal place of business in Seattle,

Washington. “WY” includes its predecessors, including all entities and persons merged with or acquired by WY, and each of

WY’s wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries or affiliates that manufactured, distributed or sold Containerboard Products in

the United States from the beginning of time until the date hereof. “WY” also includes Weyerhaeuser’s Containerboard

Packaging and Recycling business, which was acquired by IP on or about August 4, 2008.

B. Approval of this Agreement and Dismissal of Claims Against Settling Defendants

1. Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants shall use their reasonable best efforts to effectuate this Agreement, including

cooperating in seeking the Court’s approval for the establishment of procedures (including the giving of Class Notice under FRCP

23(c) and (e)) to secure the prompt, complete, and final dismissal with prejudice of the Action as to the Settling Defendants and

Settling Defendant Releasees.

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2. Within 7 business days after the date of this Agreement, Co-Lead Counsel will submit the Motion to the Court, subject

to the following:

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a. Dissemination of Notice of the settlement to Class Members shall be as provided in Paragraph 2(b), below;

b. Plaintiffs shall submit to the Court the Motion, which shall include (i) a proposed form of, method for, and date

of dissemination of Notice of this Agreement to the Class and (ii) a proposed form of Final Approval Order. The text of the

foregoing items (i) and (ii) shall be substantially agreed upon by Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants before submission of the Motion,

with the understanding that, among other things, individual Notice of the settlement shall be mailed by regular mail or email, with

appropriate notice by publication, with all expenses paid from the Settlement Fund and subject to Paragraph 11, below. The

Settlement Administrator shall cause Notice to be mailed to a list of entities previously provided notice pursuant to the Court’s

Notice Order, as such list was subsequently modified by the Settlement Administrator based on information received from Class

Members. The Motion shall recite and ask the Court to find that the mailing of the Notice of settlement to all Class Members who

can be identified upon reasonable effort constitutes valid, due and sufficient Notice to the Class, constitutes the best notice

practicable under the circumstances, and complies fully with the requirements of FRCP 23.

c. IP shall be responsible for providing any notices required by 28 U.S.C. Section 1715 at its own expense and

without reduction of the Settlement Fund. IP may, at its option, engage the Settlement Administrator for this purpose.

d. Upon entry of the Preliminary Approval Order, the Action shall be stayed as to the Settling Defendants only,

except as to matters required to effectuate this Agreement, including final approval of this Agreement.

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3. Plaintiffs shall seek, and Settling Defendants will not object to, the entry of a Final Approval Order, the text of which

Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants shall agree upon. The terms of that Final Approval Order will include, at a minimum, the

substance of the following provisions that:

a. As to the Action, approving finally this Agreement and its terms as being a fair, reasonable and adequate

settlement as to the Class Members within the meaning of FRCP 23 and directing its consummation according to its terms;

b. As to the Notice, finding it to be the best practicable notice under the circumstances and complying in all

material respects with the requirements of FRCP 23 and due process;

c. As to Settling Defendants, directing that the Action be dismissed with prejudice and, except as provided for in

this Agreement, without costs;

d. As to Settling Defendant Releasees, discharging and releasing them from the Released Claims;

e. Reserving exclusive jurisdiction to the Court over this Agreement; and

f. Determining under FRCP 54(b) that there is no just reason for delay and directing that the judgment of dismissal

as to Settling Defendants shall be final.

Class Counsel will also request that the Court approve the proposed Plan of Distribution and application for Fees and

Expense Award.

1. This Agreement shall become “Final” when (i) the Court has entered a Final Approval Order as to each Settling

Defendant and (ii) the time for appeal or to seek permission to appeal from the Final Approval Order has expired or, if appealed, the

Final Approval Order is

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affirmed in its entirety by the court of last resort to which such appeal has been taken and such affirmance has become no longer

subject to further appeal or review. The date on which the Final Approval Order becomes Final is the “Effective Date.” It is agreed

that the provisions of FRCP 60 shall not be considered in determining the above-stated times. On the date that Plaintiffs and Settling

Defendants have executed this Agreement, Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants shall each be bound by its terms and this Agreement

shall not be rescinded except in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including Paragraphs 20-22 of this Agreement.

2. Neither this Agreement (whether or not it should become Final) nor the Final Approval Order, nor any and all

negotiations, documents and discussions associated with them, shall be deemed or construed to be an admission by any Settling

Defendant (or any Settling Defendant Releasee) or evidence of any violation of any statute or law or of any liability or wrongdoing

whatsoever by a Settling Defendant (or any Settling Defendant Releasee), or of the truth of any of the claims or allegations contained

in any complaint or any other pleading filed by Plaintiffs or Releasors (or any of them) in the Action, and evidence thereof, including

the fact of this lawsuit and the Settlement Amount shall not be discoverable or used directly or indirectly, in any way, whether in the

Action or in any other current or future action or proceeding by any Plaintiffs or Class Members. Neither this Agreement, nor any of

its terms and provisions, nor any of the negotiations or proceedings connected with it, nor any other action taken to carry out this

Agreement by any of the Settling Defendants, the Plaintiffs or Class Members shall be referred to, offered as evidence or received in

evidence in any pending or future civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceedings, except in a proceeding to enforce this

Agreement, to determine amounts owed under the Agreement, to defend against the assertion of Released Claims, or in any dispute

among Settling Defendants.

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C. Release, Discharge, and Covenant Not to Sue

1. In addition to the effect of any Final Approval Order entered in accordance with this Agreement, upon this Agreement

becoming Final as set out in Paragraph 4 of this Agreement, and in consideration of payment of the Settlement Amount, as specified

in Paragraph 9 of this Agreement, into the Settlement Fund, and for other valuable consideration, Releasors shall be deemed to have,

and by operation of the Final Approval Order shall have, fully, completely, finally, and forever released, acquitted, and discharged

the Settling Defendant Releasees from any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen, suspected or unsuspected, actual

or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, asserted or unasserted, whether in law, equity, or otherwise, claims, demands, judgments,

actions, suits, causes of action, obligations, promises, rights, and liabilities of any kind, whether individual or joint and several,

including costs, fees, penalties, or losses of any kind or nature, whether actual, punitive, treble, compensatory or otherwise and

whether class, individual, derivatively or in any other capacity that Releasors, or each of them, ever had, now has, or hereafter can,

shall, or may have (whether or not any Class Member has objected to the settlement or makes a claim upon or participates in the

Settlement Fund, whether directly, representatively, derivatively or in any other capacity), arising out of or relating in any way to any

act or omission of the Kleen Defendants (or any of them) or any other Containerboard Products manufacturer, distributor, or seller

concerning the manufacture, production, capacity, supply, distribution, sale or pricing of Containerboard Products from the

beginning of time up to the date of Preliminary Approval, including but not limited to any conduct alleged, and causes of action

asserted, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, matured or unmatured, contingent or non-contingent, concealed or

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hidden from existence, asserted or unasserted, or that could have been or could still be alleged or asserted, in any class action

complaints filed in this or related Actions, including those arising under any federal or state antitrust, unfair competition, unfair

practices, price discrimination, unitary pricing, civil conspiracy or similar laws, RICO, or trade practice law, (collectively, the

“Released Claims”). Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to release claims for product defect, personal injury or breach of

contract, other than for such contract claims related to allegations in the Action, but this Agreement shall not alter or abridge any

statute of limitations defenses that may be applicable to such claims.

2. In addition to the provisions of Paragraph 6 of this Agreement, Releasors hereby expressly waive and release, upon this

Agreement becoming final, any and all provisions, rights, and benefits conferred by Section 1542 of the California Civil Code,

which states:

CERTAIN CLAIMS NOT AFFECTED BY GENERAL RELEASE . A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOTEXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVORAT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVEMATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.

or by any law of any state or territory of the United States, or principle of common law, present or future law, which is similar,

comparable, or equivalent to Section 1542 of the California Civil Code. Each Releasor may hereafter discover facts other than or

different from those which he, she, or it knows or believes to be true with respect to the claims which are the subject matter of the

provisions of Paragraph 6 of this Agreement, but each Releasor hereby expressly waives and fully, finally, and forever settles and

releases, upon this Agreement becoming final, any known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, contingent or non-

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contingent claim with respect to the subject matter of the provisions of Paragraph 6 of this Agreement, whether or not concealed or

hidden, without regard to the subsequent discovery or existence of such different or additional facts.

3. This Agreement does not settle or compromise any claim other than the Released Claims against the Settling Defendant

Releasees. The release, discharge, and covenant not to sue set forth in Paragraph 6 of this Agreement does not include claims by any

of the Class Members other than the Released Claims and does not include other claims, such as those solely arising out of personal

injury, product liability or defect, or breach of contract claims in the ordinary course of business other than for such contract claims

related to the allegations in the Action. All rights of any Class Member against any person or entity other than the Settling Defendant

Releasees for sales made by the Settling Defendant Releasees are specifically reserved by Plaintiffs and the Class Members. To the

fullest extent permitted and/or authorized by law, sales of Containerboard Products by the Settling Defendant Releasees in or into the

United States shall remain in the Action against the non-settling Defendants and/or any future defendants other than the Settling

Defendant Releasees as a basis for damage claims, and shall be a part of any joint and several liability claims in the Action against

the non-settling Defendants and/or any future defendants or persons or entities other than the Settling Defendant Releasees.

D. Settlement Amount and Escrow Agreement

1. Subject to the provisions hereof, and in full, complete and final settlement of the Action as provided herein, IP

shall pay the Settlement Amount of $354,000,000.00, subject to the provisions of Paragraph 9(d). Notwithstanding any other

provision herein, however, in no event shall the Settlement Amount be less than $236,000,000. The Settlement

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Amount shall be paid into the Escrow Account to be administered in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 10 of this

Agreement. The Settlement Amount shall be paid to the Escrow Account as follows:

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a. IP shall pay $200,000.00 to the Escrow Account within 3 (three) business days of Preliminary Approval to be

applied toward Notice and Administration costs as provided in Paragraph 11;

b. IP shall pay the full remaining balance of the Settlement Amount, $353,800,000.00, subject to the provisions of

Paragraph 9(d), to the Escrow Account on or before the later of 5 (five) business days after Preliminary Approval or August 1, 2017

(“Payment Date”);

c. The Settlement Amount shall become the Settlement Fund once paid to the Escrow Account and shall be

maintained by the Escrow Agent in the Escrow Account as detailed in Paragraph 10 below; and

d. The Settlement Amount is subject to a reduction in accordance with the Reduction Formula set forth in this

section with respect to the relative share of sales of GP. The Reduction Formula is based on the Settling Defendants’ combined share

of Containerboard Products sold by the Settling Defendants during the Class Period of 51% and GP’s relative share of 17%, or

33.33% of the share of Settling Defendants combined sales:

i) The Reduction Formula shall only be applied if Plaintiffs enter into a SSA with GP after the date of this

Agreement, whereby Plaintiffs settle or resolve all or substantially all claims Plaintiffs assert against GP in this Action in exchange

for a monetary payment of less than 33.33% of the Settlement Amount (33.33% of the Settlement Amount is hereinafter the

“Benchmark Amount”). Plaintiffs shall advise Settling Defendants in writing of any SSA with GP within five (5) days of its

execution, including the amount of the payment required thereunder;

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ii) The Reduction Formula shall only be applied if the SSA is executed in the period between the execution

date of this Agreement and the earlier of the following: (i) the date that a jury is empaneled; (ii) the date that a bench trial

commences; (iii) the date the Court grants summary judgment in favor of all the GP entities (subject to the proviso below); or (iv)

one year after the Settlement Agreement becomes Final (hereinafter the “Pretrial Period”); provided, however, that if the Court

grants summary judgment in favor of all GP entities and that judgment is subsequently reversed, subpart (iii) shall no longer apply

and the Pretrial Period shall end upon the earlier of the date defined in parts (i), (ii) or (iv);

iii) The Reduction Formula shall be the excess (if any) of the Benchmark Amount minus the amount paid

by GP to Plaintiffs and the Class pursuant to a SSA (“SSA Amount”), multiplied by 3.00, or: ([$354,000,000.00 x 33.33%] – SSA

Amount) x 3.00 = Reduction Amount; provided, however that in no event shall the Settlement Amount be less than $236 million;

iv) Except as provided in Paragraphs 11(b) and 18, or otherwise ordered by the Court or agreed by the

Settling Defendants and Co-Lead Counsel: (1) money will not be released from the Escrow Account until the conclusion of the

Pretrial Period, and (2) $118 million will be held in the Escrow Account until conclusion of the Pretrial Period; and

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v) At the conclusion of the Pretrial Period, if the Reduction Formula applies, then the Settlement Amount

shall be reduced by the Reduction Amount and the resultant reduction shall either be: (1) deducted from IP’s payment due on the

Payment Date as provided in sub-paragraph (b) above, if Plaintiffs execute a SSA with GP before that date or (2) reimbursed to IP

from the Escrow Fund, if Plaintiffs execute a SSA with GP after the Payment Date but before the conclusion of the Pretrial Period. If

IP is entitled to a reimbursement from Plaintiffs’ Settlement Fund consistent with this section, Plaintiffs shall make the payment to

IP within 30 days of the Court’s preliminary approval of Plaintiffs’ SSA with GP.

1. Escrow Account:

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a. The Escrow Account will be established at The Huntington National Bank with such bank serving as the Escrow

Agent and subject to escrow instructions mutually acceptable to Co-Lead Counsel and Settling Defendants, such escrow is subject to

the Court’s continuing supervision and control. The owner of the Escrow Account shall be the QSF that will come into existence

once the three prongs of the test articulated in CFR (“Treas. Reg”.) Section 1.468B-1(c) have been met;

b. The Escrow Agent shall cause the funds deposited in the Escrow Account to be invested exclusively in

instruments or accounts backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government or fully insured by the United States

Government or an agency thereof, including a U.S. Treasury Fund or a bank account that is either (a) fully insured by the Federal

Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or (b) secured by instruments backed by the full faith and credit of the United States

Government. At the written direction of Co-Lead Counsel, the Escrow Agent shall reinvest the proceeds of these instruments as they

mature in similar instruments at their then-current market rates. Settling Defendants shall not bear any responsibility for or liability

related to the selection of the Escrow Agent. Once paid to the Escrow Fund, Settling Defendants shall not bear any responsibility for

or liability related to the Settlement Fund;

c. All funds held in the Escrow Account shall be deemed and considered to be in custodia legis of the Court, and

shall remain subject to the jurisdiction of the Court, until such time as such funds shall be distributed pursuant to this Agreement

and/or further order(s) of the Court. Once the funds are deposited they shall form the Kleen-Settling Defendants Qualified Settlement

Fund (“Settlement Fund” and “QSF” herein);

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d. Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants agree to treat the Settlement Fund as being at all times a QSF within the

meaning of Treas. Reg. Section 1.468B-1(c). The Plaintiffs and the Settling Defendants, their counsel, the Administrator, and the

Escrow Agent agree that they will not ask the Court to take any action inconsistent with the treatment of the Escrow Account in such

manner. In addition, the Escrow Agent shall timely make such elections as necessary or advisable to carry out the provisions of this

Paragraph 10, including the relation-back election (as defined in Treas. Reg. Section 1.468B-1(j) back to the earliest permitted date.

Such elections shall be made in compliance with the procedures and requirements contained in such regulations. It shall be the

responsibility of the Escrow Agent to timely and properly prepare and deliver the necessary documentation for signature by all

necessary parties, and thereafter to cause the appropriate filing to occur. All provisions of the Settlement Agreement shall be

interpreted in a manner that is consistent with the Escrow Account being a “qualified settlement fund” within the meaning of Treas.

Reg. Section 1.468B-1;

e. The Administrator of the QSF, as defined in Treas. Reg. Section 1.468B-2(k), shall be A.B. Data (“A.B.”) or its

successors as may be approved or appointed by the Court. The Administrator shall discharge or shall retain tax professionals to

discharge all the tax duties of the QSF, including without limitation filing state and federal income tax and returns, state and federal

information returns, withholding and depositing funds as required, calculating and paying quarterly estimated tax payments and

paying taxes;

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f. All (i) taxes (including any estimated taxes, interest or penalties) arising with respect to the income earned by the

Settlement Fund, including any taxes or tax detriments that may be imposed upon Settling Defendants or any other Settling

Defendants Releasee with respect to any income earned by the Settlement Fund for any period during which the Settlement Fund

does not qualify as a qualified settlement fund for federal or state income tax purposes (“Taxes”); and (ii) expenses and costs

incurred in connection with the operation and implementation of Paragraphs 10(d) through 10(h) (including, without limitation,

expenses of tax attorneys and/or accountants and mailing and distribution costs and expenses relating to filing (or failing to file) the

returns described in this Paragraph 10(g) (“Tax Expenses”), shall be paid out of the Settlement Fund;

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g. Neither Settling Defendants nor any other Settling Defendants Releasee nor their respective counsel shall have

any liability or responsibility for the Taxes or the Tax Expenses, except as otherwise provided by law. Further, Taxes and Tax

Expenses shall be treated as required by law, and shall be timely paid by the Administrator out of the Settlement Fund without prior

order from the Court. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Administrator shall determine the tax

character of the distributions from the QSF and the resulting reporting and withholding obligations of the QSF. The Administrator

shall withhold from distribution to any recipient the information return withholding required by state and federal law and shall timely

tender the same to the respective tax authority. The parties acknowledge that payments from the QSF will be subject to the next day

deposit rule and the electronic funds transfer payment system (EFTPS) requirements. The Administrator shall make the

arrangements necessary to comply with the method and timing tax deposits and withheld amounts sufficiently in advance of any

distribution to avoid penalties and/or interest related to tax deposits. The Administrator shall calculate and apply reserves from the

funds available for distribution, which reserves shall be sufficient to make timely tax and withheld amount deposits and pay for tax

compliance and other administrative expenses. Except as otherwise provided by law, neither Settling Defendants nor any other

Settling Defendants Releasee is responsible nor shall they have any liability therefor. Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants agree to

cooperate with the Escrow Agent, tax advisors to the QSF, the Escrow Agent or Co-Lead Counsel and each other, to the extent

reasonably necessary to carry out the tax obligations of the QSF; and

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h. If this Agreement does not become Final, then all amounts paid by IP into the Settlement Fund (other than notice

and administrative costs expended in accordance with Paragraph 11) shall be returned to IP from the Escrow Account by the Escrow

Agent along with any interest accrued thereon, net of taxes and tax-related expenses of the QSF, within 30 calendar days.

2. Settlement Administration, Costs of Notice, and Interim Expenses:

a. A.B. Data has been appointed to act as the Settlement Administrator to assist with the settlement claims process

and administration of notice to the Class, locating potential Class Members, and administering and distributing the Settlement Fund;

b. As the first installment of the Settlement Amount, IP has agreed to pay $200,000.00 within 3 business days of

Preliminary Approval to be applied towards the costs of Notice to the Class and administration costs related thereto. Except as

otherwise provided including in this Paragraph 11(b), neither Settling Defendants nor any of the Settling Defendant Releasees shall

be liable for any of the costs or expenses of the litigation of the Action, including attorneys’ fees; fees and expenses of expert

witnesses and consultants; and costs and expenses associated with discovery, motion practice, hearings before the Court or any

Special Master, appeals, trials or the negotiation of other settlements, or for Class administration and costs; and

c. Following the Effective Date, and subject to order of the Court, Co-Lead Counsel may use the Settlement Fund

for payment of interim expenses incurred by Plaintiffs’ counsel for prosecution of the Action on behalf of the Class against non-

settling Defendants. Co-Lead Counsel shall periodically fully report to the Court on withdrawals and associated expenses

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for any preceding payment of expenses, and the Court shall retain its full authority regarding reimbursement of expenses under

FRCP 23.

A. The Settlement Fund

1. Releasors shall look solely to the Settlement Fund for settlement and satisfaction against the Settling Defendant

Releasees of all Released Claims, and shall have no other recovery against Settling Defendants or any other Settling Defendants

Releasee.

2. After this Agreement becomes Final within the meaning of Paragraph 4 and any possible application of the Reduction

Formula has occurred, the Settlement Fund, except for the payment of tax related deposits and settlement fund expenses, shall be

distributed only in accordance with a Plan of Distribution to be submitted at the appropriate time by Co-Lead Counsel, subject to

approval by the Court. In no event shall any Settling Defendants have any responsibility, financial obligation, or liability whatsoever

with respect to the investment, distribution, or administration of the Settlement Fund, including, but not limited to, the costs and

expenses of such distribution and administration.

3. At the appropriate time, Co-Lead Counsel shall submit to the Court a Plan of Distribution.

4. Upon further orders of the Court, the Settlement Administrator, subject to the supervision of Co-Lead Counsel and the

Court as may be necessary or advisable, shall administer the claims submitted by members of the Class and shall oversee distribution

of the Settlement Fund to qualified and authorized claimants pursuant to the Plan of Distribution. Subject to the terms of this

Agreement and any order(s) of the Court the Settlement Fund shall be applied as follows:

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a. To pay all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with:

i) providing Notice;

ii) administering and distributing the Settlement Fund to qualified and authorized claimants; and,

iii) the Escrow;

b. To pay all taxes and expenses related to filing and payment of taxes;

c. To pay any Attorneys’ Fee and Expense Award(s) as ordered by the Court;

d. To pay qualified and authorized claimants pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the Plan of Distribution or

such further order(s) of the Court; and,

e. To pay such other and further costs and expenses as may be necessary or advisable pursuant to further orders of

the Court.

Subject to the foregoing, upon the Effective Date and thereafter and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Plan

of Distribution and further order(s) of the Court, the Settlement Fund shall be distributed in the manner ordered by the Court.

5. Settling Defendants and the Settling Defendant Releasees or their counsel shall not have any responsibility for, or

interest in or liability with respect to or arising from the distribution of the Settlement Fund, the Plan of Distribution, the

determination, administration or calculation of claims; the Settlement Fund’s qualification as a QSF, the payment or withholding of

taxes and related expenses. Plaintiffs and Class Counsel shall be reimbursed and indemnified solely out of the Settlement Fund for

all attorneys’ fees and expenses. The Settling Defendant Releasees shall not be liable for any costs, fees, or expenses of any of

Plaintiffs’ or the Class’

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respective attorneys, experts, advisors, agents, or representatives, but all such costs, fees, and expenses as approved by the Court

shall be paid out of the Settlement Fund.

6. The Plan of Distribution and any related orders or actions of the Court, the Settlement Administrator or Co-Lead

Counsel in implementing or effectuating the Plan of Distribution or any part of it is not a part of this Agreement and any order or

proceedings related to the Plan of Distribution shall not affect the operation of this Agreement, the finality of the Final Approval

Order, or any other order made in connection with this Agreement.

7. Class Counsel’s Attorneys’ Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses:

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a. Co-Lead Counsel may submit an application or applications to the Court (the “Fee and Expense Application(s)”)

for distribution of fees and expenses to Class Counsel from the Settlement Fund (including other Settlement Funds in the Action) and

Settling Defendants shall not oppose such application for: (i) an award of attorneys’ fees not in excess of one-third of the Settlement

Fund; and (ii) reimbursement of expenses and costs incurred in connection with prosecuting the Action, plus interest on such

attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses at the same rate and for the same period as earned by the Settlement Fund(s) (until paid) as may

be awarded by the Court (the “Fee and Expense Award”). Co-Lead Counsel reserve the right to make additional applications for fees

and expenses incurred, but in no event shall Settling Defendants or the Settling Defendant Releasees be responsible to pay any such

additional fees and expenses except to the extent they are paid out of the Settlement Fund(s);

b. The Fee and Expense Award, as approved by the Court, shall be paid solely from the Settlement Fund(s). After

this Agreement becomes Final within the meaning of Paragraph 4 and provided that at least $118,000,000 is held back in Escrow as

provided in Paragraph 9 d. (iv), the Fee and Expense Award may be paid to Co-Lead Counsel or their assignees within ten (10)

business days after entry of an order of the Court authorizing the same or unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

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c. The procedure for and the allowance or disallowance by the Court of the application by Co-Lead Counsel for the

amount and method of payment of Class Counsel’s fees, costs and expenses to be paid out of the Settlement Fund(s) are not part of

this Agreement, and are to be considered by the Court separately from the Court’s consideration of the fairness, reasonableness and

adequacy of the Settlement, and any order or proceeding relating to any Fee and Expense Application, or any appeal from any such

order shall not operate to terminate or cancel this Agreement, or affect or delay the finality of the judgment approving the

Settlement;

d. Neither Settling Defendants nor any other Settling Defendants Releasee under this Agreement shall have any

responsibility for, or interest in, or liability whatsoever with respect to any payment to Class Counsel of any Fee and Expense Award

in the Action; and

e. Neither Settling Defendants nor any other Settling Defendants Releasee under this Agreement shall have any

responsibility for, or interest in, or liability whatsoever with respect to the allocation among Class Counsel, and/or any other person

who may assert some claim thereto from the Settlement Fund(s), of any Fee and Expense Award that the Court may make in the

Action.

B. Cooperation

1. Prior to the execution of this Agreement and for purposes of trial of this matter, the Class Counsel and IP were

substantially advanced in negotiating a stipulation relating to the authenticity and business record status of certain documents

produced in this litigation. The terms of the stipulation had been agreed to in the form of a pleading entitled “Stipulation

Between Plaintiffs and International Paper Relating to the Authenticity and Business Record Status of Certain Documents”

(“the IP Stipulation”). In connection with the IP Stipulation, the Class

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Counsel had identified a large number of documents to be potentially covered by the stipulation and were in advanced

discussions with IP regarding such documents. The Class Counsel have also prepared drafts of comparable stipulations for

TIN and WY (the “TIN Stipulation” and “WY Stipulation”) and have identified a large number of documents to be

potentially covered by these stipulations to establish their authenticity and business record status. While the TIN Stipulation

and the WY Stipulation had not been discussed between Class Counsel, on the one hand, and TIN and WY on the other,

Class Counsel have provided to IP copies of the TIN Stipulation and the WY Stipulation and identified documents to be

covered by these stipulations. Within 45 days of the execution of this Agreement (subject to reasonable extensions of time, as

agreed to by Class Counsel and the affected Settling Defendant), the Class Counsel and each of the Settling Defendants shall

finalize and sign a Stipulation (a separate Stipulation for each Settling Defendant) for submission to the Court, attaching as

an exhibit a list of documents that the parties to each stipulation are able to agree are covered by that stipulation to establish

their authenticity and business record status. The parties further agree that in the event the parties are unable to agree that any

document which Class Counsel have identified should be covered by any of the stipulations to establish their authenticity and

business record status, the Court shall have jurisdiction of such dispute to determine the inclusion or exclusion of any

document.

C. Rescission if this Agreement is Not Approved or Final Judgment is Not Entered

1. If the Court refuses to enter a Final Approval Order or if such approval is modified or set aside on appeal, or if the

Agreement does not become Final as provided for in Paragraph 4 of this Agreement, or if the Court enters the Final Approval Order

and appellate review is sought, and on such review, such Final Approval Order is not affirmed in its entirety,

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Settling Defendants and the Plaintiffs shall each, in their sole discretion, have the option to rescind this Agreement in its entirety.

Written notice of the exercise of any such right to rescind shall be made according to the terms of Paragraph 30. A modification or

reversal on appeal of any amount of Co-Lead Counsel’s fees and expenses awarded by the Court from the Settlement Fund or any

other matter related to Paragraph 18 shall not be deemed a modification of all or a part of the terms of this Agreement or the Final

Approval Order for purposes of this Paragraph.

2. In the event that this Agreement does not become Final, then this Agreement shall be of no force or effect and any and

all parts of the Settlement Fund caused to be deposited in the Escrow Account (including interest earned thereon) shall be returned

within thirty (30) days to IP less only disbursements made in accordance with Paragraph 11(b) of this Agreement. Settling

Defendants expressly reserve all of their rights and defenses if this Agreement does not become Final.

3. Further, and in any event, Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants agree that this Agreement, whether or not it shall become

Final, and any and all negotiations, documents, and discussions associated with it: (i) shall not be deemed or construed to be an

admission or evidence of any violation of any statute or law or of any liability or wrongdoing whatsoever by any Settling Defendants

(or the Settling Defendant Releasees) concerning the allegations in the Action; (ii) shall not be deemed or construed to be an

admission of or evidence of the truth of any of the claims or allegations contained in the complaint or any other pleading filed by

Plaintiffs in the Action or any other pleading that Plaintiffs or the Class have or could have asserted against any Settling Defendant

including, without limitation, that any Settling Defendant has engaged in any conduct or practice that violates any antitrust statute, or

other law, regulation

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or obligation, including the fact of this lawsuit and the Settlement Amount; and (iii) and evidence thereof shall not be discoverable or

used directly or indirectly, in any way, whether in the Action or in any other current or future action or proceeding by any Plaintiffs

or Class Members. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted to effectuate the intent of the parties, which is to provide,

through this Agreement, for a complete resolution of the relevant claims with respect to each Settling Defendant Releasee as

provided in this Agreement.

4. The parties to this Agreement contemplate and agree that, prior to entry of the Final Approval Order as provided for in

Paragraphs 1-4 hereof, appropriate Notice (i) of the settlement; and (ii) of a hearing at which the Court will consider the approval of

this Settlement Agreement will be given to the Class.

D. Miscellaneous

1. Subject to the terms of Paragraph 6, this Agreement does not settle or compromise any claim by Plaintiffs or any Class

Member against any Kleen Defendant or alleged co-conspirator other than Settling Defendants and the Settling Defendant Releasees,

and all rights against such other Defendants or alleged co-conspirators are specifically reserved by Plaintiffs and Class Members.

Settling Defendants’ sales of Containerboard Products to Class Members shall not be removed from the Action.

2. The Court shall retain jurisdiction over the implementation, enforcement, and performance of this Agreement, and shall

have exclusive jurisdiction over any suit, action, proceeding, or dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the

applicability of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by negotiation and agreement by Plaintiffs and Settling

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Defendants. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted according to the substantive laws of the state of Illinois without

regard to its choice of law or conflict of laws principles.

3. This Agreement constitutes the entire, complete and integrated agreement among Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants

pertaining to the settlement of the Action against Settling Defendants, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings

of Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants in connection herewith. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except in writing

executed by Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants, and approved by the Court.

4. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the successors and assigns of Plaintiffs, the Class,

and Settling Defendants. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each and every covenant and agreement made herein by

Plaintiffs, Co-Lead Counsel or Class Counsel shall be binding upon all Class Members and Releasors. The Settling Defendant

Releasees (other than Settling Defendants, which are parties hereto) are third party beneficiaries of this Agreement and are

authorized to enforce its terms applicable to them.

5. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts by Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants, and a facsimile signature shall

be deemed an original signature for purposes of executing this Agreement.

6. If any dispute arises between Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants with regard to the interpretation of this Agreement,

neither Plaintiffs nor Settling Defendants shall be considered to be the drafter of this Agreement or any of its provisions for the

purpose of any statute, case law, or rule of interpretation or construction that would or might cause any provision to be construed

against the drafter of this Agreement.

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7. Where this Agreement requires either party to provide notice or any other communication or document to the other,

such notice shall be in writing, and such notice, communication or document shall be provided by receipt requested email, facsimile

or letter by overnight delivery to the undersigned counsel of record for the party to whom notice is being provided.

8. Each of the undersigned attorneys represents that he or she is fully authorized to enter into the terms and conditions of,

and to execute, this Agreement, subject to Court approval.

9. All orders entered during the course of the Action relating to the confidentiality of information shall survive this

Agreement.

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Date: June 27, 2017 By: /s/ Nathan P. Eimer

Nathan P. EimerEIMER STAHL LLPCounsel for Defendant International Paper Company

Date: June 27, 2017 By: /s/ Andrew S. Marovitz

Andrew S. MarovitzMAYER BROWN LLPCounsel for Defendant Temple-Inland Inc. (n/k/a Temple-Inland LLC) and TIN Inc. (n/k/a TIN LLC)

Date: June 27, 2017 By: /s/ Margaret H. Warner

Margaret H. WarnerMCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLPCounsel for Defendant Weyerhaeuser Company

Date: June 27, 2017 By: /s/ Michael Freed

Michael FreedFREED KANNER LONDON & MILLEN LLCCo-Lead Counsel

Date: June 27, 2017 By: /s/ Daniel J. Mogin

Daniel J. MoginMOGINRUBIN LLPCo-Lead Counsel

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Exhibit 11

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYSTATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS (1)

(Unaudited)(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended


June 30,

2017 2016 2017 2016Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 80 $ 40 $ 289 $ 379Discontinued operations — — — (5)Net earnings (loss) 80 40 289 374Effect of dilutive securities — — — —Net earnings - assuming dilution $ 80 $ 40 $ 289 $ 374Average common shares outstanding 412.9 411.2 412.5 411.0Effect of dilutive securities

Restricted stock performance share plan 3.5 3.5 4.2 4.1Average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution 416.4 414.7 416.7 415.1Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.70 $ 0.92Discontinued operations — — — (0.01)Net earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.70 $ 0.91Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations - assuming dilution $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.69 $ 0.91Discontinued operations — — — (0.01)Net earnings (loss) per common share - assuming dilution $ 0.19 $ 0.10 $ 0.69 $ 0.90

Note: If an amount does not appear in the above table, the security was antidilutive for the periods presented.

(1) Attributable to International Paper Company common shareholders.

Exhibit 12INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGESAND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

(Dollar amounts in millions)

Six Months Ended

June 30,

TITLE 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2016 2017(A) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity

earnings $ 967.0 $ 1,228.0 $ 872.0 $ 1,266.0 $ 956.0 $ 303.0 $ 215.0(B) Noncontrolling interests, net of taxes (5.0) 17.0 19.0 21.0 2.0 — —(C) Fixed charges excluding capitalized interest 782.0 705.5 694.2 700.2 748.2 360.1 413.4(D) Amortization of previously capitalized interest 24.2 24.7 23.9 20.7 19.5 9.4 8.4(E) Distributed income of equity investees — — 56.1 35.0 59.7 58.0 129.9(F) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and fixed

charges $ 1,768.2 $ 1,975.2 $ 1,665.2 $ 2,042.9 $ 1,785.4 $ 730.5 $ 766.7

Fixed Charges (G) Interest and amortization of debt expense $ 714.7 $ 648.3 $ 642.9 $ 643.5 $ 694.5 $ 331.5 $ 373.6(H) Interest factor attributable to rentals 61.6 56.1 51.3 56.7 53.7 28.6 39.8(I) Preferred dividends of subsidiaries 5.7 1.1 — — — — —(J) Capitalized interest 36.6 17.0 23.2 24.8 28.2 14.1 11.8(K) Total fixed charges $ 818.6 $ 722.5 $ 717.4 $ 725.0 $ 776.4 $ 374.2 $ 425.2(L) Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.16 2.73 2.32 2.82 2.30 1.95 1.80

NOTE: Dividends on International Paper's preferred stock are insignificant. As a result, for all periods presented, the ratios of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends are thesame as the ratios of earnings to fixed charges.

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Mark S. Sutton, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of International Paper Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make thestatements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects thefinancial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in ExchangeAct Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for theregistrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within thoseentities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements forexternal purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely tomaterially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controlover financial reporting.

August 4, 2017 /s/ Mark S. SuttonMark S. SuttonChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Glenn R. Landau, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of International Paper Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make thestatements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects thefinancial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in ExchangeAct Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for theregistrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, toensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within thoseentities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements forexternal purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely tomaterially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controlover financial reporting.

August 4, 2017 /s/ Glenn R. Landau

Glenn R. Landau

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 32CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with the Quarterly Report of International Paper Company (the “Company”) on Form

10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017 for the purpose of complying with Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the“Exchange Act”) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code. Mark S. Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Glenn R.Landau, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each certify that, to the best of his or her knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Mark S. SuttonMark S. SuttonChairman of the Board and Chief Executive OfficerAugust 4, 2017 /s/ Glenn R. LandauGlenn R. LandauSenior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerAugust 4, 2017