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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Sections 13 and 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
November 3, 1999
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):...............................
S.D. WARREN COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
PENNSYLVANIA NOT APPLICABLE 23-2366983
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) No.)
225 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 02110, (617) 423-5400
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(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of
registrant's principal executive offices)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On November 2, 1999, a paper machine equipment malfunction on
one paper machine caused a fire at the Muskegon, Michigan mill. The fire
resulted in the temporary closure to the mill, but within 24 hours normal
operating mill conditions were restored to all of the facility except the
affected paper machine. The Company is reviewing the extent of the damage to the
paper machine, and it is uncertain, at this time, when the paper machine will be
operational. Total losses are not expected to exceed the Company's insurance
coverage limits, which include both business interruption and property loss
coverage.
A copy of the related press release issued by the Company on
November 3, 1999 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired:
Not applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 1999
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned duly authorized person.
S.D. WARREN COMPANY
DATE: November 15, 1999 BY: /s/ Trevor L. Larkan
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Trevor L. Larkan
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 1999
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EXHIBIT 99.1
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PRESS RELEASE
Boston, MA, 3 November 1999
SAPPI MUSKEGON OPERATIONS SUBSTANTIALLY RESTORED FOLLOWING FIRE
On Tuesday, November 2 at approximately 2:00 AM, a papermaking equipment
malfunction caused a fire at the Sappi Muskegon mill involving one of two fine
paper machines located there. No injuries were sustained.
The fire was contained to one building that houses the affected machine, paper
machine #5. By late afternoon on Tuesday, full operations were restored in the
pulp mill, on paper machine #4, and in the calendaring, sheeting, finishing and
shipping areas.
Restoration efforts to get PM #5 up and running are on-going.
The company has announced a temporary moratorium on Sappi Muskegon products
until an allocation system is in place. Stock orders previously entered and due
to fill from the Company's distribution centers will ship as scheduled.
ENDS
For further information:
Melanie Otero
Manager, Corporate Communications
Sappi Fine Paper North America
Tel +1 617 368 6318
Fax +1 305 891 1884
[email protected]
