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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): September 20, 1999
(September 13, 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 September 13, 1999, American Pad & Paper Company (OTCBB:AMPP)
(AP&P) announced the appointment of Barry L. Silberman as Vice President of
Marketing for the AMPAD Division.
This press release is incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.032
Exhibit
99.32 Press release by the Company dated September 13, 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
September 20, 1999 /s/ David N. Pilotte
Date David N. Pilotte
Vice President and Corporate Controller
Principal Accounting Officer
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Exhibit 99.032
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For immediate release CONTACT: Mark Lipscomb
(972) 733-5415
AMERICAN PAD & PAPER APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING FOR AMPAD DIVISION
DALLAS, Texas, September 13, 1999, -- American Pad & Paper Company
(OTCBB:AMPP) (AP&P) announced today that Barry L. Silberman, has been appointed
VP of Marketing for the AMPAD Division of American Pad & Paper Company.
Mr. Silberman, 47, will assume overall responsibility for the AMPAD
Division marketing plan, and will develop the strategies and tactics to achieve
the Division's profit, revenue and market share goals. Mr. Silberman will report
directly to James V. Heim, President of the AMPAD Division. American Pad &
Paper's AMPAD Division is among the largest national suppliers of writing pads,
filing supplies, and retail envelopes to many of the fastest growing office
product retailers and distributors.
With over 22 years of marketing experience, Mr. Silberman's most recent
position prior to joining AP&P was VP of Marketing for American Camper, Inc., a
division of Brunswick. He has also held vice president of marketing positions
with Wellmark International, a division of Central Garden and Pet, Impact
International, a division of ERO Industries and was with the Office Products
Group of Esselte Pendaflex in several product management positions.
"Having someone with Barry's extensive marketing experience will help us
expand AMPAD's market share," said James V. Heim, President of the AMPAD
Division. "During his marketing career, Barry has successfully improved market
and brand presence at many key accounts including: Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target,
Sam's Warehouse Club, Kroger, Walgreens and Office Depot. I am confident he will
help drive both immediate and long-term results in the AMPAD Division."
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.
