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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 1997
Four M Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 333-8043 52-0822639
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization Identification No.)
115 Stevens Avenue
Valhalla, New York 10595
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(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
(914) 749-3200
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Registrant's telephone number,
including area code
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Item 5. Other Events.
Four M Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release on
July 29, 1997 which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and by this reference
incorporated herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated July 29, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FOUR M CORPORATION
By: /s/ Timothy D. McMillin
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Timothy D. McMillin
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: July 31, 1997
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated July 29, 1997.
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EXHBIT 99.1
Letterhead
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 29, 1997 CONTACT:
Bill Smith
(319) 372-3152
Four M Paper Corporation announced today that it will resume operations at
its mill in Ft. Madison, Iowa. The mill has been on temporary shutdown since
March 31, 1997 because of unfavorable market conditions.
Bill Smith, General Manager of Four M Paper, stated, "We will begin bringing
employees back on August 4th, and employees will be called back on a staggered
basis thereafter. Our plan is start-up the mill on August 18, 1997 and be in
full production by September 1, 1997."
"The company is pleased that conditions have improved enough to begin
operations. We know how difficult it has been for our employees during this
period and appreciate their dedication to the mill."
The mill employs approximately 123 people. It manufactures semi-chemical
corrugated medium, and will celebrate it's 75th anniversary this year.
