UNITED STATES
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 (Date of earliest event reported) October 22, 1998
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THE FONDA GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-24939 13-3220732
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2920 North Main Street Avenue, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (920) 235-1036
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
On October 22, 1998, the Board of Directors of The Fonda Group, Inc. (the
"Company") approved the change of the Company's fiscal year end from a
fifty-two or fifty-three week period which ends on the last Sunday in July of
each year to a fifty-two or fifty-three week period which ends on the last
Sunday in September of each year. A transition report on Form 10-Q will be filed
to cover the transition period from July 27, 1998 to September 27, 1998.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE FONDA GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Hans H. Heinsen
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Hans H. Heinsen
Chief Financial Officer and Senior
Vice President
Date: October 30, 1998
