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): April 1, 2010
PACTIV CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
| | 1-15157 | 36-2552989 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No) | |
| | 1900 West Field Court, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 482-2000
Item 8.01. Other Events
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On April 1, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing completion of the purchase of PWP Industries. This press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated April 1, 2010
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.
Date: April 1, 2010 | |
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PACTIV CORPORATION | |
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| By: | /s/ Joseph E. Doyle | |
| Joseph E. Doyle | |
| Vice President and General Counsel | |
