International Paper’s (IP) board of directors increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 5% from $0.44 to $0.4625 per share for the period from Oct. 1, 2016, to Dec. 31, 2016, inclusive, on its common stock, par value $1.00. This increased regular dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 15, 2016.   “This dividend increase is IP’s fifth consecutive annual increase and reflects our continued confidence in the sustainability of o...