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International Paper said it completed the sale of its entire Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business to funds affiliated with American Industrial Partners on January 23, 2026.

8-KCompletion of Acquisition or Disposition of AssetsFiled Jan 23, 2026Period of report Jan 23, 2026Summary published (UTC) Oct 3, 2026

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International Paper said it completed the sale of its entire Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business to funds affiliated with American Industrial Partners on January 23, 2026.
The company said the sale price for the GCF business is $1.5 billion, which includes the issuance of preferred stock of Absorbent Fiber Topco, Inc. with an aggregate initial liquidation preference of $190 million.
The company said the GCF segment generated $2.8 billion in revenue in 2024, including contributions from mills that have since closed, and the business sold to AIP generated about $2.3 billion in revenue, excluding revenue from closed mills.
The company said the sale was carried out on August 20, 2025 under the Securities Purchase Agreement, as amended, and that GCF has 3,300 employees, 9 manufacturing facilities and 8 regional offices.

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Global Cellulose Fibers Business Sale Completed

International Paper said it completed the sale of its entire Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business to funds affiliated with American Industrial Partners on January 23, 2026.

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Sale Price of $1.5 billion and Preferred Stock

The company said the sale price for the GCF business is $1.5 billion, which includes the issuance of preferred stock of Absorbent Fiber Topco, Inc. with an aggregate initial liquidation preference of $190 million.

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GCF Business Revenue for 2024

The company said the GCF segment generated $2.8 billion in revenue in 2024, including contributions from mills that have since closed, and the business sold to AIP generated about $2.3 billion in revenue, excluding revenue from closed mills.

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Sale Agreement Date and GCF Business Size

The company said the sale was carried out on August 20, 2025 under the Securities Purchase Agreement, as amended, and that GCF has 3,300 employees, 9 manufacturing facilities and 8 regional offices.

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