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
December 10, 2009
(Date of earliest event report)
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Washington | 1-4825 | 91-0470860 |
(State or other | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
jurisdiction of | File Number) | Identification |
incorporation or | Number) | |
organization) |
Federal Way, Washington 98063-9777
(Address of principal executive offices)
(zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(253) 924-2345
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 7.01 Regulation FD | |
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits | |
SIGNATURES | |
EXHIBIT INDEX | |
EXHIBIT 99.1 | |
EXHIBIT 99.2 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C., 20549
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD
On December 15, 2009, Weyerhaeuser Company issued a press release announcing that its board of directors has approved amendments to the company’s articles of incorporation to eliminate the company’s classified board structure and remove existing super majority voting provisions. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
On December 15, 2009, Weyerhaeuser Company issued a press release announcing that its board of directors has determined that conversion to a real estate investment trust (REIT) would best support the company’s strategic direction. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2.
ITEM 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) | The following items are filed as exhibits to this report: | |
Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated December 15, 2009 Announcing Proposed Governance Changes | ||
Exhibit 99.2 – Press Release dated December 15, 2009 Announcing Intent to Elect REIT Status; Timing Under Consideration |
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.
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY | ||
By | /s/ Jeanne Hillman | |
Its: Vice President and | ||
Chief Accounting Officer | ||
Date: December 15, 2009 |