- Current report filing (8-K)
May 24 2010 - 2:21PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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
Date of Report (date of earliest event
reported):
May 24,
2010
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
Delaware
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0-23876
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43-1531401
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(State or other
jurisdiction of
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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incorporation or organization)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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222 North LaSalle Street
Chicago,
Illinois 60601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip
Code)
(312)
346-6600
(Registrants telephone number, including
area code)
Check
the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act.
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act.
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act.
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.
Item 8.01.
Other Events.
On
May 24, 2010, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation issued a press release
announcing that it had reached a resolution with representatives of holders of
its common and preferred stock who were prosecuting objections to the Companys
Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization.
A
copy of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01.
Financial
Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 24, 2010.
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Forward-looking statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits) may
contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities
laws, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations
of the Company and its management which are made with words such as will, expect,
believe, and similar words. These forward-looking statements involve a number
of risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results
to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the actual
results of operations or financial condition of the company to differ from
expectations include: (i) the Companys ability to continue as a going
concern; (ii) the ability of the Company to operate pursuant to the terms
of its exit credit facilities; (iii) the Companys ability to obtain court
approval with respect to motions in its Chapter 11 cases; (iv) the ability
of the Company to confirm and consummate the plan of reorganization; (v) the
ability of the Company to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and
service providers; (vi) the Companys ability to maintain contracts that
are critical to its operations; (vii) the potential adverse impact of its
Chapter 11 cases on the Companys liquidity or results of operations; (viii) the
ability of the Company to fund and execute its business plan; (ix) the
ability of the Company to attract, motivate and/or retain key executives and
employees; and (x) other risks and factors regarding the Company described
in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2009, as updated from time to time in the Companys Securities and Exchange
Commission filings. The Company does not intend to review, revise, or update
any particular forward-looking statements in light of future events.
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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.
Dated:
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May 24, 2010
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SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ Craig A. Hunt
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Name:
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Craig A. Hunt
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Title:
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Senior Vice President, Secretary and
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General Counsel
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