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):
December 4, 1998
THE PITTSTON COMPANY
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 1-9148 54-1317776
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
1000 Virginia Center Parkway
P. O. Box 4229
Glen Allen, VA 23058-4229
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
(804)553-3600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
The Registrant reports that, effective December 3, 1998, Mr.
Gerald Grinstein was elected as a Director of the Registrant. In
addition, Mr. Michael T. Dan, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Registrant, was elected Chairman of the Board of
Directors, effective as of January 1, 1999. Mr. Dan will replace
Mr. James R. Barker as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Barker will
remain a Director.
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.
THE PITTSTON COMPANY
(Registrant)
By /s/ Austin F. Reed
Secretary
Dated: December 7, 1998
