Every Spin-Off
IP EMEA Packaging (DS Smith)
AnnouncedEUInternational Paper's EMEA corrugated packaging business in about 30 countries, combining legacy DS Smith and IP assets. IP keeps the North American business and its name.
- Status
- Announced
- Expected
- H1 2027
- Parent
- International Paper Co (IP US)
- Spin-off ticker
- To be announced
- Listing
- London Stock Exchange and NYSE
- Market
- Europe
Terms
Spin-off into a separately listed company, with International Paper keeping a meaningful shareholding. Tim Nicholls (ex-DS Smith) to be CEO and David Robbie chairman. Targeted 12 to 15 months from the 30 Jan 2026 announcement, subject to regulatory approvals.
Source documents
- Press releaseInternational Paper: a new chapter in our transformation (separation into two companies)
- PresentationNot yet published
- Prospectus / demerger documentNot yet public
- SourcePackaging Gateway: IP to split into two listed firms (30 Jan 2026)
- Sourcenews.bgov.com
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