MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Paper (NYSE:IP) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for the period from July 1, 2008, to September 30, 2008, inclusive, on its common stock, par value $1. This dividend is payable on September 15, 2008, to holders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2008.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO ) Today the company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1 per share for the period from July 1, 2008, to September 30, 2008, inclusive, on the cumulative $4 preferred stock of the company. This dividend is also payable on September 15, 2008, to holders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2008.
About International Paper International Paper (NYSE:IP) is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include uncoated papers and industrial and consumer packaging, complemented by xpedx, the company's North American distribution company. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs more than 50,000 people in more than 20 countries and serves customers worldwide. 2007 net sales were approximately $22 billion. For more information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit http://www.internationalpaper.com/ . http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: International Paper CONTACT: Media: Patty Neuhoff, +1-901-419-4052, Investors: Tom Cleves, +1-901-419-7566, Ann-Marie Donaldson, +1-901-419-4967, Emily Nix, +1-901-419-4987, all of International Paper Web site: http://www.internationalpaper.com/
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