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International Paper8-K: Governance change

International Paper appoints two new independent directors, Katherine Collins and Lori Ryerkerk, effective October 1, 2026.

What happened

The appointment of two new independent directors expands the board to 13 members, introducing new perspectives on corporate strategy and oversight.

Source

SEC EDGARJul 17, 2026

Current report (Form 8-K)

International Paper 8-K

Filing excerpt

On July 14, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of International Paper Company (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Company’s Governance Committee, appointed Katherine Collins and Lori J. Ryerkerk to serve as independent directors to the Board effective October 1, 2026.

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Signal
8-K: Governance change

What this signalsFilings often name leadership changes, deals and spending plans.

Form
8-K
Fiscal year end
07/14
Filed
Jul 17, 2026

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Details

CIK
51434
Accession number
0000051434-26-000112
Timeframe
Next quarter
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Governance tools needed
Signal category
Esg

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
90%
Sentiment
Neutral
Detected
Jul 21, 2026
signal_type
sec-8k
signal_subtype
governanceChange

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