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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
NOVEMBER 15, 2000
DATE OF REPORT (date of earliest event reported)
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 333-59037
LODESTAR HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 13-3903875
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, SUITE 4225
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10112
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(859) 255-4006
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Lodestar Holdings, Inc. ("Lodestar") did not make its scheduled, semi-annual
November 15, 2000, interest payment on its $150.0 million of 11.5% Senior Notes
due 2005 (the "Notes").
As referenced in its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 31, 2000,
Lodestar is continuing its efforts to negotiate a restructuring of the Notes.
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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.
LODESTAR HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Michael E. Donohue
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Michael E. Donohue
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(duly authorized officer, principal financial
and accounting officer)
Date: November 15, 2000
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