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International Paper to acquire North Pacific Paper Company for $360m
Article Summary
BUY- International Paper Co. (NYSE: IPCC) agreed to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) from One Rock Capital Partners in a $360m deal, with NORPAC running a paper mill in Longview, Washington with 500 employees and three paper machines with an annual output of around one million tonnes of containerboard and other paper grades.
- International Paper said the mill would add to its existing network with the deal expected to improve operational flexibility, reduce costs and widen its ability to meet demand for lightweight recycled containerboard, while the transaction remains subject to regulatory clearance.
- NORPAC's attractive customer base, location and operational capabilities strengthen International Paper's ability to serve customers in the growing West Coast region, with International Paper Co. looking forward to partnering with mill team and its customers to deliver a safe, seamless integration.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 33.7% | 25% | 85.0 ptsExcellent (33.7%) - Strong growth |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 0.0% | 25% | 10.0 ptsVery Weak (0.0%) - Minimal expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 20.0% | 20% | 70.0 ptsGood Upside (20.0%) - Target: $43.77 vs Current: $36.47 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 18.6% | 15% | 20.0 ptsThin (18.6%) - Low-margin business |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -35.0% | 15% | 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-35.0%) - Good entry zone |
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About IP
- International Paper Company produces and sells renewable fiber-based packaging in North America, Latin America, Europe, South America, and North Africa.
- It operates through two segments, Packaging Solutions North America and Packaging Solutions EMEA.
- The company offers linerboard, medium, whitetop, and saturating kraft; and converts containerboard into corrugated boxes, bulk bins, shipping containers and specialty packaging through its converting facilities.
- Its products support customers in various industries, such as food and beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, personal care pharmaceuticals and consumer goods.
- The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.