International Paper Reports Third Quarter Earnings
International Paper reported third quarter 2010 net earnings attributable to common shareholders totaling $397 million ($0.91 per share) compared with $93 million ($0.21 per share) in the second quarter of 2010 and $371 million ($0.87 per share) in the third quarter of 2009. Amounts include the impact of special items in the second quarter of 2010 and the third quarter of 2009.
Quarterly net sales were $6.7 billion compared with $6.1 billion in the second quarter of 2010 and $5.9 billion in the third quarter of 2009.
Operating profits before special items were $752 million in the third quarter of 2010, up from $466 million in the second quarter of 2010 and $443 million in the third quarter of 2009.
"Our paper and packaging businesses delivered strong results, which led to record earnings," said John Faraci, chairman and chief executive officer. "We continued to realize our announced price increases, realize restructuring benefits, operate well and improve our mix of business which led to strong margin expansion. As a result, free cash flow in the quarter was outstanding. We are well positioned to generate strong results in the fourth quarter and into 2011."
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- Companies:
- International Paper
- People:
- John Faraci