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International Paper Reports First Quarter 2020 Results
COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS: Strong immediate demand for corrugated packaging and pulp; significant demand decline for printing papers

FIRST QUARTER 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

  • First quarter net earnings (loss) attributable to International Paper of $(141) million, compared with $165 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and $424 million in the first quarter of 2019.
     
  • First quarter adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) of $226 million compared with $430 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and $447 million in the first quarter of 2019.
     
  • Cash provided by operations of $649 million.

COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS

Strong immediate demand for corrugated packaging and pulp; significant demand decline for printing papers

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Printing Papers operating profits in the first quarter of 2020 were $96 million compared with $109 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. In North America, earnings decreased due to lower export and domestic sales volumes, seasonally higher operating costs and higher planned maintenance outage expenses. Earnings benefited from the non-repeat of an unfavorable inventory valuation adjustment in the fourth quarter of 2019. In Brazil, earnings decreased due to seasonally lower sales volumes and lower margins driven by geographic mix slightly offset by lower input costs and favorable foreign currency impacts. In Europe and Russia, earnings increased primarily due to lower operating costs in both regions, lower planned maintenance outage expenses and input costs in Europe, slightly offset by lower sales prices in both regions and lower sales volumes in Russia.

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Global Cellulose Fibers operating profits (losses) in the first quarter of 2020 were $(54) million compared with $(45) million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Earnings decreased driven by lower average sales prices and higher planned maintenance outage expenses partially offset by a favorable inventory valuation adjustment in the first quarter of 2020.

“International Paper had a solid first quarter in a rapidly changing environment as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and containment measures accelerated,” said Mark Sutton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “International Paper entered this crisis in a position of strength due to our committed employees, our diverse customer base, our world-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities and solid financial footing. Given the unprecedented uncertainty regarding the ultimate economic impact of COVID-19, we are taking prudent steps to further strengthen the company’s liquidity.”

Sutton added, “I am especially grateful to our manufacturing, converting and supply chain frontline teams around the world – their health and safety is our most important responsibility as we provide essential products to our customers.”

Press Release Details
April 30, 2020

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Источник: International Paper

04.05.2020

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