MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper IP today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share for the period from July 1, 2018, to September 30, 2018, inclusive, on its common stock, par value $1.00. This dividend is payable on September 17, 2018, to holders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2018. Today the company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share for the period from July 1, 2018, to September 30, 2018, inclusive, on the cumulative $4.00 preferred stock of the company. This dividend is also payable on September 17, 2018, to holders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2018.

About International Paper

International Paper IP is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, India and Russia. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce; pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal hygiene products that promote health and wellness and papers that facilitate education and communication. We are headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., and employ approximately 52,000 colleagues located in more than 24 countries. Net sales for 2017 were $22 billion. For more information about International Paper, our products and global citizenship efforts, please visit internationalpaper.com.

View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/international-paper-declares-dividend-300678546.html

SOURCE International Paper