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International Paper (IP) EVP has shares withheld to cover RSU tax bill

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International Paper executive William Thomas Hamic had 12,666 shares of common stock withheld on April 1, 2026 to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of his 2024 Recognition Restricted Stock Unit Award granted on June 14, 2024. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. After this event, he held 131,452 shares directly and 1,126 shares indirectly through the International Paper Salaried Savings Plan based on a plan statement as of March 24, 2026.

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Insider Hamic William Thomas
Role Exec. VP & President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 12,666 $35.70 $452K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 131,452 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,126 shares (Indirect, By Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares withheld to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of the 2024 Recognition Restricted Stock Unit Award granted on June 14, 2024. Share numbers rounded. Represents shares of International Paper common stock held through the International Paper Salaried Savings Plan. The information in this report is based on a plan statement as of March 24, 2026.
Shares withheld for taxes 12,666 shares Tax-withholding disposition on April 1, 2026
Withholding price per share $35.70 per share Value used for the 12,666 withheld shares
Direct holdings after transaction 131,452 shares Common stock held directly after April 1, 2026 event
Indirect plan holdings 1,126 shares Held through International Paper Salaried Savings Plan as of March 24, 2026
Restricted Stock Unit Award financial
"vesting of the 2024 Recognition Restricted Stock Unit Award granted on June 14, 2024"
A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.
tax obligations financial
"Shares withheld to cover tax obligations related to the vesting"
International Paper Salaried Savings Plan financial
"held through the International Paper Salaried Savings Plan"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Hamic William Thomas
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
6400 POPLAR AVENUE
(Street)
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE 38197
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ [ IP ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Exec. VP & President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/01/2026F12,666(1)D$35.7131,452(2)D
Common Stock1,126(2)(3)IBy Plan
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares withheld to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of the 2024 Recognition Restricted Stock Unit Award granted on June 14, 2024.
2. Share numbers rounded.
3. Represents shares of International Paper common stock held through the International Paper Salaried Savings Plan. The information in this report is based on a plan statement as of March 24, 2026.
Remarks:
Power of Attorney on file.
/s/ Vincent T. Smith, attorney-in-fact for William T. Hamic04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did IP executive William Thomas Hamic report?

William Thomas Hamic reported a tax-withholding disposition of 12,666 International Paper common shares on April 1, 2026. The shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of his 2024 Recognition Restricted Stock Unit Award granted on June 14, 2024.

Was the International Paper (IP) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. 12,666 shares of International Paper common stock were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations triggered by the vesting of Hamic’s 2024 Recognition Restricted Stock Unit Award.

How many International Paper (IP) shares does William Thomas Hamic hold after this filing?

After the reported transaction, Hamic holds 131,452 International Paper common shares directly. He also has 1,126 additional shares indirectly through the International Paper Salaried Savings Plan, with that plan balance based on a statement dated March 24, 2026.

What caused the tax-withholding disposition reported for International Paper (IP)?

The tax-withholding disposition resulted from the vesting of Hamic’s 2024 Recognition Restricted Stock Unit Award, granted on June 14, 2024. When these restricted units vested, 12,666 shares were withheld to cover associated tax obligations instead of being sold in the open market.

What is the International Paper Salaried Savings Plan mentioned in the Form 4?

The International Paper Salaried Savings Plan is a plan through which employees can hold company stock. The filing notes that 1,126 International Paper shares are held for Hamic in this plan, based on a plan statement as of March 24, 2026.