International Paper explores options for cellulose fibers unit, to close Georgetown mill
Oct 31 (Reuters) -Packaging company International Paper IP.N said on Thursday it is exploring options for its global cellulose fibers business and permanently closing its Georgetown, South Carolina mill, sending the company's shares up 6% before the bell.
The closure of the Georgetown mill, which produces about 300,000 tons of fluff pulp, is expected to impact 526 hourly employees and 148 salaried employees.
Earlier this month, International Paper also announced a restructuring plan, that included reducing its workforce by about 650 employees to cut costs.
The company reported a third-quarter profit on Thursday that beat Wall Street estimates, helped by higher pricing for its paper packaging products and easing input costs.
Last week, peer Packaging Corp of America PKG.N reported upbeat quarterly results on the back of price increases in its paper and packaging segments.
International Paper, which is buying British packaging firm DS Smith SMDS.L in a $7.2 billion deal, reported a 3.7% rise in quarterly revenue at its industrial packaging unit, its biggest.
On an adjusted basis, International Paper earned 44 cents per share in the third quarter, beating the average analyst estimate of 26 cents, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Its net sales of $4.69 billion was in line with estimates.
Reporting by Aatrayee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta
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