M&G PLC, through M&G Investment Management Limited, has disclosed a public opening position in International Paper Company, representing 1% or more of relevant securities. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, indicates that as of May 2, 2024, M&G PLC had no interests or short positions in the common stock of International Paper Company. Additionally, the disclosure includes dealings in the form of a sale of 90,793 common stock securities at a price of 35.4439 USD per unit.

The disclosure also states that M&G PLC has no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. Furthermore, no supplemental form 8 (open positions) is attached to the disclosure.

For any further information, the contact person is George Rose, and the telephone number is 020 8162 3276. Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service, and the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.