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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) August 18, 2000
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CROWN VANTAGE INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 1-13868 54-1752384
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4445 Lake Forest Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (513) 769-7555
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
See exhibit 99.1 for copy of news release.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 The Company announces amended Letter of Intent
and beginning of Open Bidding period.
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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.
CROWN VANTAGE INC.
August 23, 2000 /s/ Kent A. Bates
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Kent A. Bates
Vice President and Corporate Controller
