UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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September 9, 2003
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-3157 13-0872805
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
400 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06921
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
203-541-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
International Paper announced on September 9, 2003 that John
Dillon, chairman and chief executive officer, will retire on Oct. 31, 2003, and
that John Faraci, currently International Paper president, will succeed him as
chairman and CEO, effective Nov 1. In a related announcement, International
Paper announced on September 9, 2003 that Rob Amen, currently executive vice
president, will succeed John Faraci as president on Nov. 1, 2003. Amen has also
been elected to the company's board of directors, effective Nov. 1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(99.1) Press Release issued by International Paper Company dated
September 9, 2003, announcing retirement of John T. Dillon, chairman and chief
executive officer of the Company on October 31, 2003, election of John Faraci,
effective November 1, 2003, as chief executive officer and chairman, and
election of Robert Amen to the Board of Directors and president, effective
November 1, 2003.
SIGNATURE
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
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
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(Registrant)
By /s/ Barbara L. Smithers
Date: September 10, 2003 -----------------------------
Stamford, Connecticut Barbara L. Smithers
Vice President and Secretary
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