IP240816P00040000

RECOMMENDED ALL-SHARE COMBINATION OF DS SMITH PLC WITH INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY OFFER UPDATE

The boards of International Paper Company ("International Paper") and DS Smith Plc ("DS Smith") are pleased to announce the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (the "HSR Act") for the proposed combination of DS Smith with International Paper. This is an important step in the consummation of the proposed combination as the expiration removes the HSR Act's bar to closing. Completion of the Combination remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining Condi