With nearly 20 years of software development for commodities industries like cotton and peanuts, local fintech company The Seam is looking to the future, developing new technologies supporting sustainable agriculture initiatives.

2. IP Beats Earnings Estimates in Q2 - Saturday, July 28, 2018

Memphis-based International Paper Co. reported second quarter net earnings of $405 billion, or 97 cents per diluted share Thursday, July 26. The earnings compare to $80 million in the second quarter of 2018, or 19 cents per diluted share.

3. IP Beats Earnings Estimates in Q2 - Friday, July 27, 2018

Memphis-based International Paper Co. reported second quarter net earnings of $405 billion, or 97 cents per diluted share Thursday, July 26. The earnings compare to $80 million in the second quarter of 2018, or 19 cents per diluted share.

4. Int'l Paper Calls Off Bid for Smurfit Kappa - Saturday, June 9, 2018

Memphis-based International Paper Co. has called off its bid for now to acquire Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, Europe’s largest maker of cardboard boxes, IP executives announced Tuesday, June 6.

5. International Paper Calls Off Bid for Smurfit Kappa - Friday, June 8, 2018

Memphis-based International Paper Co. has called off its bid for now to acquire Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, Europe’s largest maker of cardboard boxes, IP executives announced Tuesday, June 6.

6. International Paper Passes on Final Bid for Smurfit Kappa Acquisition - Thursday, June 7, 2018

Memphis-based International Paper Co. has called off its bid for now to acquire Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, Europe’s largest maker of cardboard boxes, IP executives announced Tuesday, June 6.

7. International Paper Hopes for Talks In Deal to Acquire Smurfit Kappa - Saturday, May 26, 2018

After recently being given a June 6 deadline by the Irish Takeover Panel to make a final binding offer to acquire Europe’s largest cardboard box producer, Smurfit Kappa Group, Memphis-based International Paper Co. decided against a hostile takeover attempt and is instead hoping to open a dialogue with the company to determine a mutually beneficial path forward.

8. Smurfit Board Rejects IP’s 2nd Takeover Bid - Saturday, March 31, 2018

International Paper Co. of Memphis said Monday, March 26, it wants to “engage” with the board of Smurfit Kappa Group after the Irish cardboard box and paper bag maker rejected IP’s second takeover bid in three weeks.

9. IP Seeks Engagement After Smurfit Rejects Second Acquisition Offer - Tuesday, March 27, 2018

International Paper Co. of Memphis said Monday, March 26, it wants to “engage” with the board of Smurfit Kappa Group after the Irish cardboard box and paper bag maker rejected IP’s bid to takeover the company.

10. FedEx, International Paper Make ‘Most Admired' List - Saturday, January 27, 2018

A pair of Memphis-based companies, FedEx Corp. and International Paper Co., have been ranked among the most-admired in the world.

11. FedEx, International Paper Among Fortune’s ‘Most Admired Companies’ - Monday, January 22, 2018

A pair of Memphis-based companies, FedEx Corp. and International Paper Co., have been ranked among the most-admired in the world.

12. IP Discusses $1.8B Business Deal in Q3 Earnings Call - Saturday, October 28, 2017

The day after Memphis-based International Paper Co. announced it is buying a 20.5 percent ownership interest in Graphic Packaging of Atlanta, the CEO of IP told analysts the $1.8 billion deal came from “a range of strategic options.”

13. IP CEO Details $1.8B Deal With Graphic Packaging - Thursday, October 26, 2017

The day after Memphis-based International Paper Co. announced it is buying a 20.5 percent ownership interest in Graphic Packaging of Atlanta, the CEO of IP told analysts the $1.8 billion deal came from “a range of strategic options.”

14. IP, Graphic Packaging Enter Deal on IP Packaging Business - Wednesday, October 25, 2017

International Paper Co. has signed a definitive agreement to restructure its North America Consumer Packaging business with Graphic Packaging in a transaction valued at $1.8 billion.

15. IP, Graphic Packaging Enter Deal on IP Packaging Business - Tuesday, October 24, 2017

International Paper Co. has signed a definitive agreement to restructure its North America Consumer Packaging business with Graphic Packaging in a transaction valued at $1.8 billion.

16. International Paper Sees Record Fluff Pulp Sales - Saturday, July 29, 2017

Memphis-based International Paper Co. reported second-quarter net earnings of $80 million, or 19 cents per share, Thursday, July 27. That compares to $40 million in net earnings for the second quarter of 2016.

17. International Paper Sees Record Fluff Pulp Sales in Q2 - Friday, July 28, 2017

Memphis-based International Paper Co. reported second-quarter net earnings of $80 million, or 19 cents per share, Thursday, July 27. That compares to $40 million in net earnings for the second quarter of 2016.

18. How Did Vols Not Win More With This Talent? - Friday, May 5, 2017

One check of the 2017 NFL Draft shows why Tennessee was the favorite to win the SEC East Division last fall.

UT had six players drafted in the first four rounds, the most for the program since 2002, breaking a two-year drought with no players. The six Vols drafted tied for the most since 2010 and 2007. Eight Vols were drafted in 2003 and 10 drafted in 2002.

19. ServiceMaster Q1 Income Holds Steady; IP Profits Drop - Friday, April 28, 2017

A pair of Memphis-based corporations – ServiceMaster Global Holdings and International Paper Co. – posted first-quarter numbers Thursday, April 27, that reflect ongoing changes at both.

20. International Paper Sees Lower Earnings for Year - Saturday, February 11, 2017

Memphis-based International Paper Co. reported net annual earnings of $904 million, or $2.18 per share, for 2016, compared to net earnings of $938 million, or $2.23 per share, for 2015.

21. International Paper Reports Lower Earnings for Year - Monday, February 6, 2017

Memphis-based International Paper Co. reported net annual earnings of $904 million, or $2.18 per share, for 2016, compared to net earnings of $938 million, or $2.23 per share, for 2015.

22. What Lies Ahead for UT Athletics in 2017 - Friday, December 30, 2016

Hey Vols fans, Happy New Year. May your 2017 year in Tennessee sports be better than your 2016 year in Tennessee sports. Perhaps, a fresh start is what we all need. Let’s face it. The Music City Bowl wasn’t where Tennessee wanted the 2016 football season to end. The Vols were picked to win the SEC East Division in preseason and floundered to an 8-4 record in the regular season, 4-4 in the SEC. Their football season was about the norm for most UT sports in 2016: average. Here are some dates to mark in hope of better things ahead in 2017...

23. Sazerac Taking Plunge Into Tennessee Whiskey Production - Tuesday, December 27, 2016

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Sazerac is plunging into Tennessee whiskey production, lining up veteran distillers to run things while continuing an expansion strategy highlighted by its earlier purchase of Southern Comfort.

24. International Paper Closes on Weyerhaeuser’s Pulp Business - Monday, December 5, 2016

International Paper Co., headquartered in Memphis, closed Thursday, Dec. 1, on its $2.2 billion purchase of Weyerhaeuser’s pulp business.

25. IP Closes on Weyerhaeuser Pulp Acquisition - Friday, December 2, 2016

International Paper, headquartered in Memphis, closed Thursday, Dec. 1, on its $2.2 billion purchase of Weyerhaeuser’s pulp business.

The two corporations announced an agreement in May for five pulp mills and two converting facilities. And federal regulators signed off on the deal in August.

26. IP Closes on Weyerhaeuser Acquisition - Thursday, December 1, 2016

International Paper, headquartered in Memphis, closed Thursday, Dec. 1, on its $2.2 billion purchase of Weyerhaeuser’s pulp business.

The two corporations announced an agreement in May for five pulp mills and two converting facilities. And federal regulators signed off on the deal in August.

27. International Paper Strengthens Partnership With Mid-South Food Bank - Wednesday, November 23, 2016

International Paper Co. presented the Mid-South Food Bank with a check for $1.25 million in support of its signature charity last week and the timing was excellent because, well, there is never not a good time for the Food Bank to receive that kind of generous help.

28. IP Giving $1.25 Million Grant To Mid-South Food Bank - Tuesday, November 15, 2016

International Paper Co. chairman and CEO Mark Sutton will present a $1.25 million check to Mid-South Food Bank on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m., as part of the company’s support of Mid-South Food Bank as its signature charity. The event will take place at 239 S. Dudley St.

29. International Paper Posts Earnings Gain in Q3 - Saturday, November 5, 2016

International Paper Co. posted net earnings for the third quarter of $312 million compared to $220 million a year ago.

30. International Paper Posts Earnings Gain in Q3 - Monday, October 31, 2016

International Paper Co. posted net earnings for the third quarter of $312 million compared to $220 million a year ago.

31. What’s Worse Than Dating A Gator? Another Loss - Friday, September 23, 2016

If you’re a Tennessee fan hurting from the 11-game losing streak against Florida, put yourself in Corey Vereen’s shoes.

UT’s senior defensive end is from Winter Garden, Florida, and he’s 0-for-3 against his buddies back home. That’s not the worst part for Vereen.

32. M&A Speculation Directed at International Paper - Monday, August 15, 2016

It took just two words to send shares of Memphis-based International Paper as high as they’ve been all year.

The two words were “Takeover Target,” and – along with a question mark to punctuate the phrase – they were the headline chosen by the financial publication Barron’s to reflect what it said is chatter about the paper and packaging company looking like an acquisition target.

33. Does Tennessee Have its Swagger Back? Vols Say it Never Left - Thursday, July 14, 2016

HOOVER, Ala. – This spring, senior linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin walked into the office of Tennessee head coach Butch Jones and asked permission to show the team a video he put together.

Jones didn’t even ask to preview the video, just gave Reeves-Maybin the go-ahead to run his 25-point presentation. Reeves-Maybin easily could have made this a highlight reel of himself. After all, he led the team with 105 tackles and 14 tackles for loss, plus had six sacks and forced and recovered two fumbles.

34. International Paper Buys Weyerhaeuser Pulp Business - Saturday, May 7, 2016

Memphis-based International Paper Co. announced Monday, May 2, it has bought the pulp business of Weyerhaeuser.

35. International Paper Buys Weyerhaeuser Pulp Business - Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Memphis-based International Paper Co. announced Monday, May 2, it has bought the pulp business of Weyerhaeuser.

36. International Paper Beats Expectations in Q4 Earnings - Saturday, February 6, 2016

International Paper Co. posted net earnings of $938 million for 2015, a 40 percent increase from the $555 million in 2014.

37. International Paper Beats Expectations in Q4 Earnings - Thursday, February 4, 2016

International Paper Co. posted net earnings of $938 million for 2015, a 40 percent increase from the $555 million in 2014.

38. Sutton Reid Finalist for Reed Awards - Saturday, January 30, 2016

The Memphis ad agency that worked on the 2015 mayoral campaign of Jim Strickland is a finalist for three Reed Awards, given nationally by the political trade publication Campaigns & Elections.

39. Sutton Reid Finalist For Reed Awards - Thursday, January 28, 2016

The Memphis ad agency that worked on the 2015 mayoral campaign of Jim Strickland is a finalist for three Reed Awards, given nationally by the political trade publication Campaigns & Elections.

40. Butch Jones Builds for Championship Run With Staff Tweaks - Friday, January 22, 2016

Tennessee football coach Butch Jones got serious about taking the next step with his football program not long after his team’s 45-6 victory over Northwestern in the Jan. 1 Outback Bowl.

Jones fired defensive coordinator John Jancek on Jan. 6, and three days later hired his top candidate for the opening, Bob Shoop of Penn State.

41. The Good and Bad of Memphis’ Fortune 500 - Friday, January 1, 2016

During a breakfast meet-and-greet with young professionals earlier this fall at International Paper’s newly opened building on its Poplar Avenue campus, IP chairman and CEO Mark Sutton recalled attending an investor day event during his first month on the job.

42. International Paper’s Q3 Off 38 Pct. From Previous Year - Saturday, October 31, 2015

International Paper Co. reported Wednesday, Oct. 28, that it earned $220 million, or 53 cents per share, in third quarter 2015.

43. International Paper's Third-Quarter Earnings Off 38 Pct. - Thursday, October 29, 2015

International Paper Co. reported Wednesday, Oct. 28, that it earned $220 million, or 53 cents per share, in third quarter 2015.

44. International Paper CEO: 'Find a Way to Be Relevant' - Friday, October 23, 2015

International Paper chairman and CEO Mark Sutton, who’s been the top executive at the Memphis-based paper and packaging products giant for almost a year now, has some pretty basic guideposts for being a good leader.

45. Here’s How Vols Grade Going Into Second Half - Saturday, October 17, 2015

Order has been restored in Vol Nation, at least for now.

Tennessee’s football team restored it with a 38-31 victory over then-No. 19 Georgia last Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

UT’s rally from a 24-3 deficit has much of the fan base back on board with Vols coach Butch Jones and his staff after a precarious week leading up to the game.

46. International Paper Hikes Dividend - Thursday, October 15, 2015

Shareholders of Memphis-based International Paper Co. got good news Tuesday, Oct. 13, as the Memphis-based paper giant announced it would hike its dividend.

47. International Paper Hikes Dividend - Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Shareholders of Memphis-based International Paper Co. got good news Tuesday, Oct. 13, as the Memphis-based paper giant announced it would hike its dividend.

48. International Paper Hikes Dividend - Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Shareholders of Memphis-based International Paper Co. got good news Tuesday, Oct. 13, as the Memphis-based paper giant announced it would hike its dividend.

49. International Paper Hikes Dividend - Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Shareholders of Memphis-based International Paper Co. got good news Tuesday, Oct. 13, as the Memphis-based paper giant announced it would hike its regularly quarterly dividend by 10 percent, from 40 cents to 44 cents per share.

50. Attorney Rob Ratton Joins Fisher & Phillips - Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Robert W. Ratton has joined Fisher & Phillips LLP’s Memphis office as of counsel, a role in which he represents employers in a wide range of employment law matters and supports clients with internal investigations and compliance issues. Ratton most recently served as a staff attorney at TruGreen LP.

51. International Paper Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Growth - Wednesday, July 29, 2015

International Paper reports its second-quarter net earnings grew while net sales for the quarter decreased slightly.

The Memphis-based company, which released its quarterly financial results Wednesday, July 29, said second-quarter net earnings totaled $227 million, or 54 cents per share. That’s up from $161 million, or 37 cents per share, in second quarter 2014, but down from $313 million, or 74 cents per share, in first quarter 2015.

52. Browne Named RISE Foundation Board Chair - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Terri Browne, chief people officer for Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc., has been named board chair of the nonprofit RISE Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of low-income working Memphians through financial literacy.

53. Snapshot: Memphis-Based Public Companies - Saturday, May 30, 2015

Here's a look at what's going on at the dozen public companies headquartered in Memphis:

AutoZone Inc.

AutoZone Inc. is one of the largest auto parts retailers and distributors in the U.S., with a store count of 5,476 as of Feb. 14. Since 1998, the company has repurchased $15.7 billion worth of its own shares. At the end of March, AutoZone continued its share buyback program with the authorization to buy back another $750 million in company stock. The company followed that news with plans to pursue a $650 million debt offering to be used for “general corporate purposes.” – Andy Meek

54. International Paper Reports ‘Solid’ First Quarter - Wednesday, April 29, 2015

International Paper Co. reported net earnings of $313 million for the first quarter of 2015.

The earnings, which come to 74 cents a share, compare to $134 million in the last quarter of 2014 and a net loss of $95 million in the year-ago quarter.

55. Vols Take Plenty of Momentum Into Offseason - Saturday, January 10, 2015

KNOXVILLE – There’s nothing like going into the offseason on a high note. The Vols will be riding the momentum from the resounding 45-28 victory against Iowa in the Jan. 2 TaxSlayer Bowl through the end of recruiting season, winter workouts, spring practices and into the summer months.

56. IP Names Mark Sutton Chairman and CEO - Saturday, September 13, 2014

Mark Sutton is the new chief executive officer and chairman of International Paper Co., named this week as the board of the Memphis-based company prepares for the retirement of current CEO and chairman John Faraci.

57. International Paper Names Mark Sutton Chairman and CEO - Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Mark Sutton is the new chief executive officer and chairman of International Paper Co., named this week as the board of the Memphis-based company prepares for the retirement of current CEO and chairman John Faraci.

58. International Paper Names Mark Sutton Chairman and CEO - Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Mark Sutton is the new chief executive officer and chairman of International Paper Co., named this week as the board of the Memphis-based company prepares for the retirement of current CEO and chairman John Faraci.

59. International Paper Profits Fall 38 Percent - Wednesday, July 30, 2014

International Paper reported second quarter earnings of $161 million Tuesday, July 29, a $98 million drop from the second quarter a year ago when IP reported net earnings of $259 million.

The drop in profits came as the Memphis-based company took restructuring charges including a new pre-tax loss of $324 million. Most of that, $262 million before taxes, was for debt extinguishment.

60. International Paper Profits Fall 38 Pct. - Tuesday, July 29, 2014

International Paper reported second quarter earnings of $161 million Tuesday, July 29, a $98 million drop from the second quarter a year ago when IP reported net earnings of $259 million.

The drop in profits came as the Memphis-based company took restructuring charges including a new pre-tax loss of $324 million. Most of that, $262 million before taxes, was for debt extinguishment.

61. International Paper Names Sutton President and COO - Saturday, June 7, 2014

Mark S. Sutton, the senior vice president of industrial packaging for International Paper Co., is the company’s new president and chief operating officer.

62. International Paper Names Sutton President and COO - Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Mark S. Sutton, the senior vice president of industrial packaging for International Paper Co., is the company’s new president and chief operating officer.

63. Police, Fire Directors Discuss Budget With Council - Thursday, February 6, 2014

Memphis City Council members got deeper Tuesday, Feb. 4, into the specifics of Memphis Police and Fire Department budget decisions.

But they didn’t get a clearer picture of what the direction forward will be as they and Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. prepare to make some hard decisions about public safety in dealing with the city’s unfunded pension liability.

64. Council Hears More on Police and Fire Budget Decisions - Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Memphis City Council member got deeper Tuesday, Feb. 4, into the specifics of Memphis Police and Fire Department budget decisions.

But they didn’t get a clearer picture of what the direction forward will be as they and Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. prepare to make some hard decisions about public safety in dealing with the city’s unfunded pension liability.

65. Henneberger Joins First State Bank Small-Business Lending Division - Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Sean Henneberger has joined First State Bank’s small-business lending division as vice president/business development officer in the Memphis market. In his new role, Henneberger will help small businesses pursue loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program.

66. Daniels Takes on New Role at Greater Memphis Chamber - Wednesday, July 10, 2013

The Greater Memphis Chamber has promoted Amy Daniels to the newly created position of senior vice president, membership and communications. Daniels, who has worked at the chamber for 17 years, will now oversee the membership department while continuing in her prior role, leading the communications and programming department.

67. Citizens Express Budget Concerns - Thursday, May 24, 2012

Memphis City Council members heard from and saw a lot of opponents of plans to close five Memphis public libraries Tuesday, May 22, during an hour and a half of comments from the public.

“I was going to suggest instead of cutting libraries that you improve them,” said Kaye Veazey.

68. Obama Reaps Victory as Judges Uphold Health Law - Thursday, June 30, 2011

CINCINNATI (AP) – In the first ruling by a federal appeals court on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a panel in Cincinnati handed the administration a victory Wednesday by agreeing that the government can require a minimum amount of insurance for Americans.

69. Rebounding Activity - Monday, May 17, 2010

Shelby County homebuilders last month reached triple digits with new home permits for the first time in nearly two years.

But instead of congratulating themselves for the increase in activity, companies are focused now on maintaining momentum and further pulling themselves out of the biggest homebuilding slump in recent memory.

70. Fogerty Joins Jackson Lewis In Of Counsel Role - Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Whitney King Fogerty has joined Jackson Lewis LLP as of counsel.

Fogerty was previously a shareholder at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC, where she specialized in labor and employment litigation. She has practiced law for 10 years and has been named among Chambers USA’s Leading Lawyers for Business the past two years.

71. More Cash Available for First-Time Buyers - Tuesday, May 12, 2009

The Memphis Area Home Builders Association is launching a program that will allow first-time homebuyers to borrow their down payments from the organization’s nonprofit division and repay it from their $8,000 federal tax credits.

72. RISE Foundation Names Board Members - Wednesday, September 17, 2008

The RISE Foundation has named its 2008-2009 board of directors.

The members are Jay Healy, board chair; Beverly Robertson, vice chair; Marianne Parrs, treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee; Chuck Schadt, secretary; Tomeka Hart, community initiatives chair; Scott Cromie, new markets chair; and David Waddell, board development chair.

73. 15 Foreclosure Notices Filed On 36 Mark Matthews Dev. Lots - Thursday, December 6, 2007
     Thirty-six more Mark Matthews Development lots are scheduled for foreclosure, according to 15 first-run foreclosure notices in today's Daily News. Four notices have been filed by Trust One Bank and 11 by INSOUTH Bank, al

74. Foreclosure Notices FiledAgainst Matthews Dev. - Monday, November 26, 2007
     Seven first-run foreclosure notices for properties owned by Mark Matthews Development LLC appeared in the Foreclosures section of Friday's edition of The Daily News.
     Three loans were ta

75. Mark Matthews Sells LotsIn Lieu of Foreclosure - Friday, November 23, 2007
     Mark Matthews Development LLC has sold 14 lots to Trust One Bank in lieu of foreclosure, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.
     The properties sold were one lot i

76. Foreclosures Filed AgainstMark Matthews Dev. - Monday, November 12, 2007
     Trust One Bank has filed seven foreclosure notices against Mark Matthews Development LLC. The first-run notices begin on Page 33 of today's issue of The Daily News.
     Six of the mortgages

77. Foreclosures Filed Against Mark Matthews Development - Monday, November 5, 2007
     Five first-run foreclosure notices against Mark Matthews Development LLC have been published beginning on Page 30 in the foreclosures section of today's Daily News. The lenders are Trustmark National Bank and Sycamore Ba

78. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Mark Matthews Buys

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Lots in Sutton Place East

Mark Matthews Development LLC has purchased 30 lots in Sutton Place East for $1.2 million. HBT Investments LLC, doing business as Houston Levee Crossing Partners, was the selle...

79. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 7, 2001
William L Donna Sutton joined Peabody Memphis sales and marketing department as national sales manager. Amy Hart joined the department as Fastrak sales manger. Pickering Inc. added the following employees to its staff: Megan Olson joined as a civil ...

80. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 4, 1999
Harrah's Names Stephen Brammell Stephen H. Brammell has been appointed senior vice president and general counsel for Harrahs Entertainment Inc. He formerly was vice president and associate general counsel. Brammell has a bachelors degree from Oklaho...

81. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 1, 1997
Ruth Wallace Archer, a teacher at Oak Forest Elementary School; Patricia Willkinson Sutton, a teacher at Sherwood Middle School; and Raydine J. Yarbrough, a teacher at Florida Elementary School have been named finalists in the National Science Found...

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83. Archived Article: Inv Briefs - Monday, January 29, 1996
01/29 Inv briefs The Mid-South Society of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Feb. 7 at 11:45 a.m. at the Racquet Club. Robert M. Crowe, a financial consultant, writer and educator, will speak on t...