. ippm is a hong kong-based distribution and packaging company with operations in china and other asian countries . on august 1 , 2005 , pursuant to an existing agreement , international paper pur- chased a 50% ( 50 % ) third-party interest in ippm ( now renamed international paper distribution limited ) for $ 46 million to facilitate possible further growth in asia . finally , in may 2006 , the company purchased the remaining 25% ( 25 % ) from chh interest for $ 21 million