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UNITED STATES
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): August 26, 1999 (August
18, 1999)
AMERICAN PAD & PAPER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number 1-11803
Delaware 04-3164298
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
17304 Preston Road, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75252-5613
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 733-6200
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Item 5. Other Events.
On August 18, 1999, American Pad & Paper Company (OTCBB:AMPP) (AP&P)
announced the appointment of Raj Tanna as Vice President of E*Commerce.
This press release is incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.031
Exhibit
99.31 Press release by the Company dated August 18, 1999.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
American Pad & Paper Company
August 26, 1999 /s/ David N. Pilotte
Date David N. Pilotte
Vice President and Corporate Controller
Principal Accounting Officer
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Exhibit 99.031
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For Immediate Release CONTACT: Mark Lipscomb
(972) 733-5415
American Pad & Paper appoints Vice President
of E*Commerce
DALLAS, Texas, August 18, 1999 -- American Pad & Paper Company (OTCBB:AMPP)
(AP&P) announced today that it has named Raj Tanna as Vice President of
E*Commerce.
Mr. Tanna, 42, joins AP&P in this newly created position which will be the
focal point to review, recommend and implement E*Commerce opportunities for the
Company. Prior to joining American Pad & Paper he held key marketing and
management positions with a number of high-tech firms including: Advanced Micro
Devices, Ross Microcomputer Corporation and Cyrix Corporation.
"Raj Tanna has a proven high-tech background and has consistently shown his
ability to spearhead successful launches of new programs and product lines,"
said Jay Swent III, Chief Executive Officer of AP&P. "Raj will work closely with
marketing, sales, operations and corporate functions to ensure that American Pad
& Paper utilizes E*Commerce effectively to provide a significant competitive
edge in the marketplace. I believe Raj will expand our E*Commerce presence in
all areas of the Company, and I look forward to E*Commerce being a significant
sales channel as we move forward."
American Pad & Paper Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of
paper-based office products in North America. Product offerings include
envelopes, writing pads, file folders, machine papers, greeting cards and other
office products. The key operating divisions of the Company are Williamhouse,
AMPAD, and Creative Card. Company revenues in 1998 were $662 million and
additional information is available on the Company's Website at
http://www.americanpad.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to future
results. Actual results may differ significantly as a result of factors over
which the Company has no control, including, but not limited to the following:
changing economic conditions, slower than anticipated sales growth, price and
product competition and changes in raw material costs. Additional information,
which could affect the Company's financial results, is included in the Company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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