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International Paper's EMEA Packaging Business leaders to host Capital Markets Day. Oct 14, 2026, 07:00 ET MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announces that its EMEA Packaging Business leadership team will hold a Capital Markets Day in London on November 3, 2026, 13:00 - 17:00 GMT (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET). International Paper has made significant progress preparing to separate its EMEA Packaging Business into an independent, publicly traded company (the "Separation"). Once the Separation is complete, the independent company will be known as DS Smith plc. Tim Nicholls and Vincent Bonnot, the future Chief Executive Officer and future Chief Financial Officer of DS Smith plc, respectively, will host the Capital Markets Day, alongside other senior leaders from across the EMEA business. The team will discuss the planned public company and its position as an enhanced pure-play packaging leader within the European market. The team will also provide details about the business model, growth strategy, and financial outlook post Separation. The event will be available via webcast, and a recording will be provided on DS Smith's website upon event completion. Separation Update DS Smith plc is expected to be separated by way of a spin off, through the listing of the business on the London Stock Exchange with a Level II ADR program to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Separation remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by the International Paper Board of Directors as well as the filing and effectiveness of a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the publication of a prospectus approved by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA"). No assurance can be provided regarding the ultimate timing or structure of the proposed Separation or its eventual completion. 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. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking or conditional words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "could," "should," "can," "forecast," "outlook," "intend," "look," "may," "will," "remain," "confident," "commit" and "plan" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risks that this planned Separation of the Company's North America and EMEA operations into two independent public companies will not happen on a timely basis or at all, the Company's ability to achieve the desired outcome and realize the anticipated benefits from the Separation and the potential uncertainty and disruption during the pendency of the Separation. These forward-looking statements are also subject to the risks and uncertainties contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2026, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC. 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 contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or changes in expectations. SOURCE International Paper

How Accenture and osapiens Prep DS Smith for EUDR. September 29, 2026 Matias Pollmann-Larsen, Global Risk lead at Accenture, says DS Smith's supply chain overhaul spans 250 plants in 30 countries Accenture and osapiens have worked with DS Smith, a leading international sustainable packaging company, to trace the origin and movement of European Union Deforestation Regulation of relevant materials across its Europe, Middle East and Africa supply chain. The programme covers more than 250 plants and facilities in more than 30 countries. Together, Accenture and osapiens aim to give DS Smith clear, auditable proof of where the materials in its packaging come from, ahead of the regulation's enforcement. Matias Pollmann-Larsen, Global Risk, Resilience and Sustainable Value Chain lead at Accenture, says: "What DS Smith has done with Accenture and osapiens is build the data foundation needed to stay ahead of these challenges, rather than simply responding to the next regulation when it arrives." Key facts: DS Smith's EUDR Programme * Accenture and osapiens have partnered with DS Smith to trace EUDR-relevant materials across its supply chain * The programme spans more than 250 plants and facilities in over 30 countries * Nearly 25,000 supply chain workflows are now managed through the osapiens HUB platform * Suppliers are onboarded digitally, with compliance data managed through one centralised system * Wood fibre, DS Smith's principal material, falls within EUDR's scope alongside commodities like cocoa and palm oil Inside DS Smith's EUDR traceability programme. DS Smith, Accenture and osapiens reviewed sourcing, manufacturing, logistics and sales processes across the company's EMEA operations. Sakis Miliotis, IT director for Paper, Paper Supply Chain, Recycling and Sustainability at DS Smith, says: "Working with Accenture and osapiens, we have built something that works at scale." Accenture drove process transformation, supplier enablement, systems integration and programme scaling, while osapiens supplied the technology platform behind the initiative. Previously separate supply chain systems, onboarding and reporting processes were consolidated onto a single platform, the osapiens HUB. Nearly 25,000 supply chain workflows are now managed through the osapiens HUB platform. Suppliers are onboarded digitally, with traceability and compliance data managed through one centralised system. The company can trace EUDR-relevant materials from origin through production and distribution. The work establishes a foundation for DS Smith to meet future sustainability and product compliance requirements beyond EUDR itself. Working with Accenture and osapiens, Supply Chain Digital has built something that works at scale Sakis Miliotis, IT director for Paper, Paper Supply Chain, Recycling and Sustainability at DS Smith Deforestation rules and compliance. Under the EU Deforestation Regulation, large and medium operators and traders must comply from 30 December 2026, with most smaller enterprises given until 30 June 2027. The rules require a Due Diligence Statement for every product batch, submitted through the EU's TRACES system. Each batch must include GPS-verified geolocation of all plots, supplier documentation and a deforestation risk assessment. "Nearly 80% of supply chain leaders tell us that uncertain geopolitical regulatory requirements have made operating their businesses more difficult over the past six months. That pressure is not going away," says Matias. Meeting these requirements is a key focus for businesses, as non-compliance carries a minimum fine of 4% of a company's annual EU turnover. Operators sourcing from higher-risk countries face stricter punishments, with authorities required to inspect at least 9% of relevant operators by volume in those cases. According to Kolvita, around 30% of upstream actors currently have traceability systems in place capable of meeting the regulation's plot-level requirements. Incomplete or inaccurate geolocation data is one of the most common reasons for the rejection of due diligence statements. DS Smith's own commodity exposure, principally wood fibre for its packaging, sits squarely within EUDR's scope, alongside cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soya and cattle. Key companies. Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland CEO: Julie Sweet Accenture is a global professional services enterprise providing strategy, consulting, technology and operations solutions. The firm drives digital supply chain modernisation, AI implementation and operational transformations across international manufacturing and logistics networks. Headquarters: Mannheim, Germany Co-CEOs: Alberto Zamora & Matthias Jungblut osapiens is a fast-growing provider of AI-powered ESG management and compliance software. The technology company enables global supply chains to automate sustainability reporting, trace product supply networks and ensure regulatory compliance with international environmental and human rights standards. Headquarters: London, UK CEO: Miles Roberts DS Smith is a leading international provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services. The packaging company leverages circular economy principles and advanced digital design to optimise retail supply chain efficiency, eliminate plastic and reduce total freight carbon footprints. Executives. * Matias Pollmann-Larsen Global Risk lead * Sakis Miliotis IT director for Paper, Paper Supply Chain, Recycling and Sustainability Company Portals