International Paper To Release Second-Quarter Earnings on Thursday, July 30

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --International Paper (NYSE:
IP) will release second-quarter 2009 earnings on Thursday, July 30, before the
opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The company will host a webcast to
discuss earnings and current market conditions at 10 a.m. EDT (9 a.m. CDT)
that day.

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All interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast via the company's
Internet site at http://www.internationalpaper.com by clicking on the Investor
tab and going to the Presentations page. A replay of the webcast will also be
on the Web site beginning approximately two hours after the call.

Parties who wish to participate in the webcast via teleconference may dial +1
(706) 679-8242 or, within the U.S. only, (877) 316-2541, and ask to be
connected to the International Paper Second-Quarter Earnings Call. The
conference ID number is 15781616. Participants should call in no later than
9:45 a.m. EDT (8:45 a.m. CDT). An audio-only replay will be available for four
weeks following the call. To access the replay, dial +1 (706) 645-9291 or,
within the U.S. only, (800) 642-1687, and when prompted for the conference ID,
enter "15781616."

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 61,500 people in more than 20 countries and serves customers
worldwide. 2008 net sales were approximately $25 billion. For more information
about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit
www.internationalpaper.com.

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