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): August 13, 2002
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WHX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-2394 13-3768097
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
110 East 59th Street, New York, New York 10022
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Address of principal executive offices
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 355-5200
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N/A
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(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On August 13, 2002, WHX Corporation issued a press release
announcing that its Board of Directors had approved a 1-for-3 reverse split of
the Company's common stock, effective as of August 22, 2002. Attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K is the text of the August 13, 2002 press
release.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release of WHX Corporation dated
August 13, 2002.
SIGNATURE
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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.
WHX CORPORATION
Dated: August 13, 2002 By: /s/ Stewart E. Tabin
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Name: Stewart E. Tabin
Title: Assistant Treasurer
