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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): FEBRUARY 19, 1998
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AMERICAN PACIFIC CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-8137 59-6490478
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3770 HOWARD HUGHES PARKWAY, SUITE 300, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89109
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Address of principal executive offices
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 735-2200
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N/A
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report.
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On February 19, 1998, American Pacific Corporation issued a press
release, which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
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Exhibit No. Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release of American Pacific Corporation
dated February 19, 1998.
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SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
American Pacific Corporation
Date: February 19, 1998 By: /s/ David N. Keys
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Name: David N. Keys
Title: Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT 99.1
AMERICAN PACIFIC CORPORATION [LOGO OF AMPAC]
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Contact: David N. Keys - 702/735-2200
AMERICAN PACIFIC ANNOUNCES DEBT OFFERING
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, February 19, 1998 -- American Pacific Corporation (NASDAQ:
APFC) announced today that it intends to effect an offering of $75 million
principal amount of senior notes pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act
of 1933 during March 1998. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the
offering primarily to fund its acquisition of certain intangible assets and
rights of Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation related to the production of ammonium
perchlorate and to repurchase or defease certain outstanding indebtedness.
No registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and these securities may not be offered or
sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption
therefrom, under Rule 144A or otherwise. This press release shall not
constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall
there be any sale of these securities in any State in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification
under the securities laws of any such State.
American Pacific Corporation is a specialty chemical company that produces
products used primarily in space flight and defense systems, automotive airbag
safety systems and fire extinguishment systems. The Company also designs and
manufactures environmental protection products and is involved in real estate
development.
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3770 HOWARD HUGHES PARKWAY SUITE 300 LAS VEGAS, NV 89109
PHONE (702) 735-2200 FAX (702) 735-4876
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