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Mr. Faraci also remains bullish on IP's joint ventures in Russia and China, where economic growth has slowed recently as the government tightens monetary policy to drive down in inflation.

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But lower operating expenses at IP's mills and plants have helped the Memphis, Tenn., company blunt anemic end-market demand and rising material costs.

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Temple's board of directors adopted a so-called poison-pill plan to block IP's attempt to obtain a majority of Temple's stock by purchasing shares directly from Temple shareholders.

IP's Temple Deal Adds Clout in Packaging Bob Tita 2011

"We had the access we needed to satisfy ourselves," said IP's Chief Financial Officer Tim Nicholls .

IP's Temple Deal Adds Clout in Packaging Bob Tita 2011

International Paper forecasts the addition of Temple's packaging business will increase IP's North American sales to $12 billion a year from about $8.7 billion.

IP's Temple Deal Adds Clout in Packaging Bob Tita 2011

The acquisition, which still faces antitrust scrutiny by the U.S. Justice Department, would increase IP's leading share of the U.S. industrial packaging market to nearly 40%, according to the company.

IP's Temple Deal Adds Clout in Packaging Bob Tita 2011

That may be the case in some circles, but the long-term story is not about resurrecting old IP's it's about keeping the platform relevant in a way that builds on what they've started (brilliantly started).

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Relax, of course there are 'exit' strategies in every IP's program as there should be.

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"This strengthens IP's portfolio," said IP Chairman and Chief Executive John Faraci during a conference call with analysts.

IP's Temple Deal Adds Clout in Packaging Bob Tita 2011

But Temple had adamantly refused IP's overtures for a merger, insisting that IP's $30.60-a-share offer severely undervalued the Texas-based manufacturer of cardboard boxes and building supplies.

IP's Temple Deal Adds Clout in Packaging Bob Tita 2011