International Paper Announces the Record Date and Distribution Date in Connection with the Spin-off of its Printing Papers Business
International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced its plan to spin off its Printing Papers business, which will be named Sylvamo Corporation. The distribution will occur on October 1, 2021, for shareholders as of September 15, 2021, with a ratio of one Sylvamo share for every 11 International Paper shares held. Sylvamo shares will trade on the NYSE under the symbol "SLVM". The spin-off is intended to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, except for fractional shares sold for cash. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.
- Tax-free spin-off for U.S. federal income tax purposes for shareholders.
- Clear distribution ratio of one Sylvamo share for every 11 shares of International Paper.
- Sylvamo to begin trading on NYSE, potentially enhancing shareholder value.
- Spinoff contingent on regulatory approvals and market conditions, introducing uncertainty.
- Potential for market fluctuation affecting International Paper shares before distribution date.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced the timing and additional details regarding the spinoff of its Printing Paper business, which will be known as Sylvamo Corporation ("Sylvamo"). As previously announced, immediately following the spinoff of the Printing Papers business to International Paper shareholders, Sylvamo will be a new, publicly-traded company, to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE").
International Paper shareholders as of 5:00 p.m. New York City time on September 15, 2021, the record date set by the International Paper board of directors for the distribution of Sylvamo shares, will be entitled to receive a number of shares of Sylvamo common stock at 12:01 a.m. New York City time on the distribution date, October 1, 2021. The distribution ratio is expected to be one share of Sylvamo common stock for every 11 shares of International Paper common stock. International Paper will announce the definitive distribution ratio promptly after the record date.
International Paper shareholders will not receive fractional shares of Sylvamo common stock. Instead, fractional shares of Sylvamo common stock will be aggregated and sold in the open market, with the net proceeds distributed pro rata in cash payments to the International Paper shareholders who would otherwise receive a fractional share of Sylvamo common stock.
Sylvamo common stock is expected to begin trading on a "when-issued" basis on the NYSE under the symbol "SLVM WI" beginning on September 14, 2021. On October 1, 2021, "regular way" trading under the symbol "SLVM" is expected to begin. The CUSIP number for the Sylvamo common stock will be 871332 102 when regular way trading begins.
International Paper has been advised by the NYSE that from September 14, 2021 through the distribution date, there will be two markets for International Paper common stock: a "regular way" market and an "ex-distribution" market. Shares of International Paper common stock will continue to trade "regular way" on the NYSE under the symbol "IP" through September 30, 2021 and thereafter. Any holders of shares of International Paper common stock who sell International Paper shares regular way on or before September 30, 2021 will also be selling their right to receive shares of Sylvamo common stock. Additionally, holders of shares of International Paper common stock who sell in the "ex-distribution" market on or before September 30, 2021 (which will trade under the symbol "IP WI" on the NYSE), will be selling only his or her shares of International Paper common stock and will be retaining his or her right to receive shares of Sylvamo common stock in the spinoff distribution. Investors are encouraged to consult with their financial advisors regarding the specific implications of buying or selling Sylvamo common stock on or before the distribution date.
No action or payment is required by International Paper shareholders to receive the shares of Sylvamo common stock in the spinoff distribution. Shareholders who hold International Paper common stock on the record date will receive a book-entry account statement reflecting their ownership of Sylvamo common stock or their brokerage account will be credited with the Sylvamo shares.
The receipt of Sylvamo common stock in the distribution will be tax-free to International Paper stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes, except for the gain or loss attributable to cash received in lieu of fractional shares of Sylvamo common stock. International Paper shareholders are urged to consult with their tax advisors with respect to the U.S. federal, state and local or foreign tax consequences, as applicable, of the spin-off.
A registration statement on Form 10 relating to the Sylvamo common stock has been filed with the SEC, but has not yet become effective. The distribution is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions described in the registration statement on Form 10, filed by Sylvamo with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). International Paper also reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the distribution if, at any time prior to the distribution date, the board of directors of International Paper determines, in its sole discretion, that the distribution is not in the best interest of International Paper or its shareholders, or that market conditions are such that it is not advisable to consummate the distribution. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any state or jurisdiction.
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: 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 and Russia. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable world-wide 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., employ approximately 48,000 colleagues and serve more than 25,000 customers in 150 countries. Net sales for 2020 were
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
Certain statements in this press release that are not historical in nature may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and reflect management's current views and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to: (i) the receipt of regulatory approvals relating to the spin-off transaction without unexpected delays or conditions; (ii) our ability to successfully separate the SpinCo business (known as Sylvamo Corporation) and realize the anticipated benefits of the spin-off transaction; (iii) the ability to satisfy any necessary conditions to consummate the spin-off transaction within the estimated timeframes or at all; and (iv) the final terms and conditions of any spin-off transaction, including the amount of any dividend by Sylvamo to us and the terms of any ongoing commercial agreements and arrangements between us and Sylvamo following any such transaction, the costs of any such transaction, the nature and amount of indebtedness incurred by Sylvamo, the qualification of the spin-off transaction as a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes (including whether an IRS ruling will be obtained), diversion of management's attention and the impact on relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other business counterparties, and the impact of any such transaction on the businesses of the Company and Sylvamo and the relationship between the two companies following any such transaction. These and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from such forward-looking statements can be found in our press releases and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that we currently believe to be immaterial could affect the accuracy of any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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