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12 May 2026
International Paper CompanyResults of Annual Meeting of Shareowners
On 11 May 2026, International Paper Company (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) held its Annual Meeting of Shareowners (the "Annual Meeting"). Item 1, Item 2 and Item 3 passed as ordinary resolutions. The voting results are below.
Item 1: Election of 11 Directors
Shareowners approved the proposal to elect each of the following 11 nominees as directors, to serve a term of one year ending the earlier of (i) the Company's 2027 annual meeting of shareowners and the date a qualified successor has been elected or (ii) death, resignation or retirement.
Director Nominees | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
Jamie A. Beggs | 451,694,836 | 2,455,913 | 273,805 | 26,216,408 |
Christopher M. Connor | 445,295,315 | 8,869,315 | 259,924 | 26,216,408 |
Ahmet C. Dorduncu | 444,426,468 | 9,731,820 | 266,266 | 26,216,408 |
Anders Gustafsson | 450,805,888 | 3,368,166 | 250,500 | 26,216,408 |
Jacqueline C. Hinman | 444,524,262 | 9,414,494 | 485,798 | 26,216,408 |
Clinton A. Lewis, Jr. | 436,740,282 | 17,421,581 | 262,691 | 26,216,408 |
David A. Robbie | 451,684,616 | 2,473,834 | 266,104 | 26,216,408 |
Andrew K. Silvernail | 440,396,861 | 13,737,702 | 289,991 | 26,216,408 |
Kathryn D. Sullivan | 445,916,981 | 8,269,190 | 238,383 | 26,216,408 |
Scott A. Tozier | 450,747,593 | 3,412,997 | 263,964 | 26,216,408 |
Anton V. Vincent | 445,835,828 | 8,071,251 | 517,475 | 26,216,408 |
Item 2: Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our Independent Auditor for 2026
Shareowners ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2026.
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
469,081,312 | 11,291,145 | 268,505 | 0 |
Item 3: Non-binding Resolution to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers
Shareowners approved the non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
442,112,331 | 11,656,152 | 656,071 | 26,216,408 |
Please note for Item 1, abstentions and broker non-votes have no effect. For Items 2 and 3 abstentions and broker non-votes have the same effect as votes against.
Of the 529,486,211 shares of Common Stock outstanding on the record date (March 12, 2026) and entitled to vote at the Company Annual Meeting, holders of 480,640,962 shares of Common Stock were present at the Company Annual Meeting in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum.
Results of the Annual Meeting are also available at www.sec.gov and on the Company's website at SEC Filings | International Paper.
The person responsible for arranging for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company is Joseph R. Saab, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
About International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC)
International Paper creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.
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Contacts:
Media: newsroom@ipaper.com
Investors: Mandi Gilliland; 901-419-4595; Michele Vargas, 901-419-7287
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