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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October 27, 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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(99) Press Release issued by International Paper Company
dated October 27, 2003, reporting third quarter 2003 earnings.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 27, 2003, International Paper Company issued a
press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September
30, 2003. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this
report and is incorporated herein by reference.
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)
Date: October 27, 2003 By /s/ Barbara L. Smithers
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Stamford, Connecticut Barbara L. Smithers
Vice President
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99 -- Press Release issued by International Paper Company
dated October 27, 2003, reporting third quarter 2003 earnings.
STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES
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