8-K 1 a36362.txt INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 27, 2003 ----------------------------------------------- Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY --------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New York 1-3157 13-0872805 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) 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 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 --------------------------- (Registrant) Date: October 27, 2003 By /s/ Barbara L. Smithers ----------------------- 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 The registered trademark symbol shall be expressed as........................'r'