SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: January 15, 1998
Date of earliest event reported: December 31, 1997
Astor Holdings II, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-14913-01 25-1766332
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
c/o 101 Columbia Road
Morristown, New Jersey 07962
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 455-2000
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
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On December 31, 1997, the Board of Directors of Astor
Holdings II, Inc. (the "Company") voted to change the Company's
fiscal year from the 12 month period ending on March 31 to the 12
month period ending on December 31. The Company's Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 will contain the report
covering the transition period resulting from the change.
SIGNATURES
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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.
ASTOR HOLDINGS II, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: January 15, 1998 By:/s/ Matthew T. Farrell
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Matthew T. Farrell
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
