SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 3, 1998
ABT BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21856 13-3684348
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
One Neenah Center, Neenah, Wisconsin 54956
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (920) 751-8611
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued by ABT
Building Products Corporation on August 3, 1998.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated
August 3, 1998, by ABT
Building Products Corporation
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SIGNATURES
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.
ABT Building Products Corporation
Date: August 3, 1998 By: /s/ Joseph P. O'Neill
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Joseph P. O'Neill
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description Page No.
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99.1 Press Release, dated August 3, 5
1998, issued by ABT Building
Products Corporation.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
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CONTACT
JOSEPH P. O'NEILL
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE - CFO
(920) 751-4981
ABT Building Products Corporation
Announces Management Succession Strategy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 3, 1998
Neenah, WI - George T. Brophy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
ABT Building Products Corporation (NASDAQ:ABTC) announced today the promotion of
Richard E. Parker to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. In
the announcement, Brophy said this was a first step in a management succession
program prior to his retirement in January 2000.
Parker's most recent assignment has been Executive Vice President of
the Specialty Products Division.
ABT Building Products Corporation produces specialty building products
manufactured from engineered wood, plastics and fiber cement. Premium products
include paneling, mouldings, exterior shutters, exterior accessories, doorskins
and siding. The major markets served are home improvement, remodeling,
commercial and new construction.
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