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Mar 31, 2020

International Paper Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Reported a net loss due to Brazil Packaging business sale announcement and COVID-19 impacts, but took actions to strengthen liquidity.

Key Takeaways

International Paper reported a net loss of $(141) million for Q1 2020, impacted by a charge related to the sale of its Brazil Packaging business and the COVID-19 pandemic. Adjusted operating earnings were $226 million. The company is taking steps to strengthen liquidity amidst the uncertain environment.

First quarter net loss attributable to International Paper was $(141) million ($(0.36) per diluted share).

First quarter adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP) were $226 million ($0.57 per diluted share).

Cash provided by operations was $649 million.

The company monetized $250 million of ownership position in Graphic Packaging.

Total Revenue
$5.35B
Previous year: $5.64B
-5.2%
EPS
$0.57
Previous year: $1.11
-48.6%
Gross Profit
$1.61B
Previous year: $1.71B
-6.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.24B
Previous year: $641M
+93.3%
Free Cash Flow
$363M
Total Assets
$33.2B
Previous year: $34.2B
-2.8%

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Forward Guidance

Given the unprecedented uncertainty regarding the ultimate economic impact of COVID-19, we are taking prudent steps to further strengthen the company’s liquidity.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income