Saturday, March 3, 2012

International Paper to buy Weyerhaeuser unit.(Business)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - International Paper, a global supplier of packaging materials and uncoated paper, announced Monday it is buying the containerboard unit of Weyerhaeuser Co. for $6 billion in cash.

Memphis-based International Paper said it will pay for the purchase through increased debt.

The company has greatly cut its debt and improved cash flow since launching a major …

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