MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Faraci will speak at the UBS Global Paper & Forest Products Conference in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 8:45 a.m. EDT. Mr. Faraci will discuss the company's ongoing transformation plan as a driver of improved profitability, and will provide an update on the company's progress toward key milestones in its transformation plan.

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All interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast live via International Paper's Internet site at http://www.internationalpaper.com by clicking on the "Investors" tab and then clicking on the "Presentations" link.

A replay of the webcast also will be available on the Web site beginning two hours after the presentation, and will be available for one month.

Headquartered in the United States, International Paper has been a leader in the forest products industry for more than 100 years. The company is currently transforming its operations to focus on its global uncoated papers and packaging businesses, which operate and serve customers in the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. These businesses are complemented by an extensive North American merchant distribution system. International Paper is committed to environmental, economic and social sustainability, and has a long-standing policy of using no wood from endangered forests. To learn more, visit http://www.internationalpaper.com.

SOURCE International Paper
09/08/2006

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