UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 27, 2004
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) | | (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)
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Section 2- Financial Information
ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 27, 2004, MeadWestvaco Corporation issued a news release announcing results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
The following information is being furnished under Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” of Form 8-K. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Section 9- Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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| 99 | | News Release dated October 27, 2004. |
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: October 27, 2004 |
MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
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| Exhibit 99 | | News Release dated October 27, 2004 |
