SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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 26, 2000
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FORT JAMES CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-7911 54-0848173
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
1650 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-4753
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 317-5000
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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 26, 2000 Fort James Corporation issued a press release, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) 99.1 Press release dated October 26, 2000.
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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.
FORT JAMES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Clifford A. Cutchins, IV
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Clifford A. Cutchins, IV
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary
Date: October 26, 2000
