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
August 13, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-31215 | | 31-1797999 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission file number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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)
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ITEM 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On August 13, 2004, MeadWestvaco Corporation issued a news release announcing the acquisition of all of the shares of Tilibra S.A. Produtos de Papelaria, a leading Brazilian-based producer of consumer and office products for the retail and commercial stationery channels. The purchase price was approximately $70 million, subject to post closing adjustments. The release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The Company is evaluating this acquisition to determine whether it is significant due to differences between Brazilian and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. If the acquisition is deemed significant, the company will file the required Form 8-K/A as noted below.
The information furnished under Item 9 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) and (b) financial statements of businesses acquired and pro forma financial information
The requirement to file the financial statements and pro forma financial information required by Item 9.01 (a) and 9.01 (b) is currently being reviewed by the Company. If required, the Company will file the required financial statements and pro forma financial information under the cover of Form 8-K/A as soon as practicable but in no event later than October 26, 2004.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 News Release dated August 13, 2004.
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SIGNATURE
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.
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MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION |
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By | | /s/ John J. Carrara
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| | | John J. Carrara |
| | | Assistant Secretary |
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| | | Date: August 27, 2004 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit 99.1 | | News Release dated August 13, 2004 |
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