April 16 (Reuters) - International Paper Co ( IP ):

* INTERNATIONAL PAPER ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE DS

SMITH

* INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO ( IP ) - INTENTION TO RETAIN DS SMITH'S

LONDON

HEADQUARTERS AS IP'S NEW EMEA HEADQUARTERS

* INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO ( IP ) - PRIMARY LISTING ON NEW YORK STOCK

EXCHANGE AND A SECONDARY LISTING ON LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

* INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO ( IP ) - ANDREW K. SILVERNAIL WILL BE CEO

OF

COMBINED COMPANY

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