MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) Chief Financial Officer Timothy Nicholls will speak at the 3rd Annual JPMorgan Basics & Industrials Conference in New York City on Wednesday, June 4, at 11:30 a.m. EDT. Mr. Nicholls will discuss the company's global platform businesses.

All interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast live via International Paper's internet site http://www.internationalpaper.com by clicking on the "Investors" tab and then clicking on the "Presentations" link.

A replay of the webcast also will be available on the Web site beginning two hours after the presentation, and will be available for one month.

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 internationalpaper.com.

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