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
August 16December 30, 2002
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-31215 | 31-1797999 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
One High Ridge Park, Stamford, Connecticut 06905
(Address of principal executive offices)
(203) 461-7400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
MeadWestvaco Corporation (the "Registrant") issued a news release on December 30, 2002.
A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99 | Press release datedDecember 30, 2002. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Dated:December 30, 2002
MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
By:/s/ John J. Carrara
John J. Carrara
Assistant Secretary
