-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, KYfgrEY/ujp1E+xNkKQWKx5C3+RPtc76hkmz0FpRPnIxz/Ds3xQuKfE0wdCFBsXO TDNggizTVj531qBNlOyCtg== 0000950117-02-002479.txt : 20021024 0000950117-02-002479.hdr.sgml : 20021024 20021024130322 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950117-02-002479 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20021023 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20021024 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000051434 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PAPER MILLS [2621] IRS NUMBER: 130872805 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03157 FILM NUMBER: 02797037 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 400 ATLANTIC STREET CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06921 BUSINESS PHONE: 203-541-8000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 400 ATLANTIC STREET CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06921 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INTERNATIONAL PAPER & POWER CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19710527 8-K 1 a33590.txt INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 October 23, 2002 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY ----------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its charter) NEW YORK ----------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-3157 13-0872805 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commission File Number (IRS Employer Identification No.) 400 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06921 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
203-541-8000 ------------ (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 Item 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT. N/A Item 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS. N/A Item 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP. N/A Item 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS. N/A Item 5. OTHER EVENTS. The Company issued a press release on October 23, 2002, announcing that it has commenced a private placement with institutional investors to raise proceeds of approximately $750 million from the issuance of 10-year notes due 2012. Subject to the successful completion of this offering, the Company will use the proceeds of the offering to retire a portion of its $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount 8% Notes due July 8, 2003, by exercising the make-whole provision, and for general corporate purposes. The securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities. Any offer of the securities will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum. Item 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS. N/A
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (99) Press Release issued by International Paper Company dated October 23, 2002, announcing that it has commenced a private placement with institutional investors to raise proceeds of approximately $750 million from the issuance of 10-year notes due 2012. Item 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR. N/A Item 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. N/A
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 undersigned hereunto duly authorized. INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY --------------------------- (Registrant) Dated: October 24, 2002 By /s/ Carol M. Samalin -------------------- Stamford, Connecticut Carol M. Samalin Assistant Secretary EX-99 3 ex99.txt EXHIBIT 99 Exhibit 99 [LOGO OF INTERNATIONAL PAPER] INTERNATIONAL PAPER PLAZA 400 ATLANTIC STREET STAMFORD, CT 06921 News Release Media Contacts: Jennifer Boardman, 203-541-8407 ______________ Analyst Contacts: Darial Sneed, 203-541-8541 ________________ Carol Tutundgy, 203-541-8632 International Paper Announces Offering Of $750 Million Notes Stamford, Conn.,--Oct. 23, 2002--International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) announced that it has commenced a private placement with institutional investors to raise proceeds of approximately $750 million from the issuance of 10-year notes due 2012. Subject to the successful completion of this offering, the company will use the proceeds of the offering to retire a portion of its $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount 8% Notes due July 8, 2003, by exercising the make-whole provision, and for general corporate purposes. The securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities. Any offer of the securities will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----