1、International Paper(NYSE:IP)is a global paper and packaging companywith manufacturing operations in North America,Europe,Latin America,Russia,Asia and North Africa.Its businesses include uncoated papers and industrial and consumer packaging,complemented by xpedx,the companysNorth American distributi
2、on company.Headquartered in Memphis,Tenn.,the company employs about 56,000 people in more than 20 countries and serves customers worldwide.2009 net sales were more than$23 billion.For more information about International Paper,its products and stewardshipefforts,visit .International Paper CompanyFin
3、ancial HighlightsIn millions,except per share amounts,at December 3120092008FINANCIAL SUMMARYNet Sales$23,366$24,829Operating Profit2,360(a)1,393(a)Earnings(Loss)from Continuing OperationsBefore Income TaT T xes and Equity Earnings1,199(b)(1,153)(d)Discontinued Operations(13)(e)Net Earnings(Loss)681
4、(b,c)(1,279)(d-f)Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests183Net Earnings(Loss)Attributable to International Paper Company663(b,c)(1,282)(d-f)ToT T tal Assets25,54826,913ToT T tal Shareholders Equity Attributable to International Paper Company6,0234,169Return on Investment from Continuin
5、g OperationsAttributable to International Paper Company5.0(b,c)(4.0)(d,f)PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCKBasic Earnings(Loss)Per Share Attributable toInternational Paper Company Common ShareholdersEarnings(Loss)from Continuing Operations$1.56(b,c)$(3.02)(d,f)Discontinued Operations(0.03)(e)Net Earnings(Los
6、s)1.56(b,c)(3.05)(d-f)Diluted Earnings(Loss)Per Share Attributable toInternational Paper Company Common ShareholdersEarnings(Loss)from Continuing Operations$1.55(b,c)$(3.02)(d,f)Discontinued Operations(0.03)(e)Net Earnings(Loss)1.55(b,c)(3.05)(d-f)Cash Dividends0.3251.00Common Shareholders Equity13.