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)
FEBRUARY 16, 1994
ASHLAND COAL, INC.
(Exact name or registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-9993 61-0880012
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (I.R.S.Employer
of incorporation or number) Identification No.)
organization)
2205 FIFTH STREET ROAD, HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25701
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
P.O. BOX 6300, HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25771
(Mailing Address) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (304) 526-3333
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
ASHLAND COAL AND ARCH MINERAL TERMINATE DISCUSSIONS
Ashland Coal, Inc. (the "Company") and Arch Mineral
Corporation have terminated discussions about a possible business
combination of the companies.
FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
The Company's financial results for the first quarter of
1994 will be substantially affected by severe winter weather
during January and the operational after effects of the recent
strike by the United Mine Workers of America. The strike after
effects include required maintenance on equipment that was idled
by the strike; the building up of coal inventories depleted by
the strike; and mine development work deferred during the strike.
As a result, the Company believes earnings for the first quarter
will be around the break-even level.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
ASHLAND COAL, INC.
(REGISTRANT)
By: /s/ Roy F. Layman
Administrative Vice
President and Secretary
Date: February 16, 1994
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