SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report: June 5, 2000
WESTVACO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-3013 13-1466285
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
299 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10171
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(212) 688-5000
Item 5. Other Events.
On June 5, 2000, pursuant to a resolution of the Board
of Directors adopted on November 23, 1999, and the approval of
the management of Westvaco Corporation (the "Company") on May 31,
2000, the Company issued $$400,000,000 in notes comprised of
$200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes
due June 5, 2003 and $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of
8.40% Notes due June 1, 2007 in an underwritten public offering.
This amount is part of a total of $800,000,000 covered under a
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-91635)
and under a related Prospectus dated November 30, 1999. The
issuance of a total of $400,000,000 of notes in two series, as
approved on May 31, 2000, is covered in addition by a related
Prospectus Supplement dated May 31, 2000.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
The following Exhibits are filed as part of this Report
and as Exhibits to the Registration Statement:
Exhibit 1, Form of Underwriting Agreement.
Exhibit 4(a), Indenture dated as of March 1, 1983
between Westvaco Corporation and Irving Trust Company (now
The Bank of New York). Trustee (incorporated by reference
to the Company's Registration Statement on form 8-A (File
No. 1-3013) dated January 24, 1984).
Exhibit 4(b)(1), Form of Floating Rate Note due June 5,
2003.
Exhibit 4(b)(2), Form of 8.40% Note due June 5, 2007.
SIGNATURE
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.
WESTVACO CORPORATION
By
John W. Hetherington
Secretary and Assistant General Counsel
June 5, 2000
EXHIBIT INDEX
Page No.
Exhibit 1, Form of Underwriting Agreement.
Exhibit 4(a). Indenture dated as of March 1, 1983
between Westvaco Corporation and Irving Trust
Company (now The Bank of New York). Trustee (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Registration Statement on form 8-A
(File No. 1-3013) dated January 24, 1984).
Exhibit 4(b)(1), Form of Floating Rate Note due June 5,
2003.
Exhibit 4(b)(2), Form of 8.40% Note due June 5, 2007.
