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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
MAY 20, 1997
MAIL-WELL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-26692 84-1250533
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
23 INVERNESS WAY EAST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
303-790-8023
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
MAIL-WELL TO ISSUE THREE FOR TWO STOCK SPLIT
ENGLEWOOD, CO -- The board of directors of Mail-Well, Inc. (NYSE: MWL) have
declared a 3-for-2 stock split payable June 5, 1997, to shareholders of record
on June 2, 1997. Following the stock split, the Company will have approximately
18.75 million shares outstanding.
"We are responding to the greater interest in Mail-Well, particularly at the
retail level," said Gerald F. Mahoney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"The 3-for-2 stock split will increase the shares available and expand the
marketability of Mail-Well stock. This increased stock liquidity should help
enhance shareholder value."
Mahoney added, "The Company is continuing the strategic programs implemented in
1996 in the areas of cost reductions, acquisitions and market leadership. Our
earnings outlook remains strong for the remainder of 1997."
The board authorized the split after shareholders approved doubling the
Company's authorized common stock from 15 million shares to 30 million shares at
the May 7, 1997, annual meeting. Shareholders also approved changing the
Company's state of incorporation from Delaware to Colorado. The change in the
state of incorporation gives Mail-Well tax savings and other advantages.
Mail-Well, which specializes in customized envelopes and high-impact color
printing, is one of the largest and the fastest-growing printers in North
America. The Company operates more than 50 printing plants and numerous sales
offices throughout North America.
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
Mail-Well, Inc.
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(Registrant)
/s/ Gerald F. Mahoney
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Chairman and CEO
Date: May 20, 1997
