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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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, 1997
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MELAMINE CHEMICALS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 0-16032 64-0475913
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification
of incorporation) No.)
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HIGHWAY 18 WEST
DONALDSONVILLE, LOUISIANA 70346
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER) (ZIP CODE)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (504) 473-3121
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 26, 1997, the Registrant issued the press release filed herewith
as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROFORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits.
99. Press release dated August 26, 1997.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
MELAMINE CHEMICALS, INC.
Date: August 26, 1997 /s/ Wayne D. DeLeo
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Wayne D. DeLeo
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
No. Exhibit
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99 Press Release dated August 26, 1997
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EX 99
For: MELAMINE CHEMICALS, INC. Contact: RON COMO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.O. Box 748 74 Trinity Place
Donaldsonville, LA 70346 New York, NY 10006
Fred Huber, President & CEO Telephone: (212) 227-3010
Wayne D. DeLeo, Vice President & CFO
Telephone: (504) 473-3121 August 26, 1997
Immediate Release
DONALDSONVILLE, LOUISIANA, AUGUST 26, 1997--On August 15, 1997, Melamine
Chemicals, Inc. (NASDAQ-MTWO) disclosed that it had received a revised offer
from Ashland Inc. to purchase the issued and outstanding shares of the Company
not owned by Ashland for $14.75 per share; the letter requested a response by
August 25, 1997. The Company announced today that it and its financial advisor,
Goldman, Sachs & Co. are continuing their review of Ashland's offer and other
available alternatives, including the sale of the Company to buyers other than
Ashland.
Melamine Chemicals, Inc. is engaged in the production and marketing of
melamine. The Company is also active in the development of new melamine process
and application technology. The Company is one of only two producers of
melamine in North America and one of the three largest producers worldwide.
