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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): OCTOBER 13, 1997
FALCON BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-13418 36-3931893
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State or Other Jurisdiction Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation File Number Identification No.)
Two North Riverside Plaza
Suite 1100
Chicago, Illinios 60606
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 906-9700
Not Applicable.
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Falcon Building Products, Inc. announced, by press release dated
October 13, 1997, that the expiration date of its exchange offers for (i) up
to $145,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 9 1/2% Series A
Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (the "Series A Notes"), for a like
principal amount of its 9 1/2% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007
and (ii) up to $169,317,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity of its
outstanding 10 1/2% Series A Senior Subordinated Discount Notes Due 2007 (the
"Series A Discount Notes"), for a like principal amount of its 10 1/2% Series
B Senior Subordinated Discount Notes Due 2007, has been extended until 5
p.m., New York City Time, on October 17, 1997.
As of the close of business on October 10, 1997, approximately
$144,500,000 aggregate principal amount of Series A Notes and approximately
$165,717,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity of Series A Discount Notes,
had been tendered in the exchange offers.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FALCON BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Anthony J. Navitsky
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Name: Anthony J. Navitsky
Title: Vice-President, Finance and
Treasurer
Dated: October 14, 1997
