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): March 13, 2009
ABITIBIBOWATER INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
| 001-33776 |
| 98-0526415 |
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
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AbitibiBowater Inc. 1155 Metcalfe Street, Suite 800 Montreal, Quebec Canada | H3B 5H2 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(514) 875-2160 | ||
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01. | Other Events | ||
On March 13, 2009, AbitibiBowater Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Company has signed a non-binding agreement with Hydro-Québec for the sale of its 60 percent interest in the hydroelectric facility located on the Manicouagan River for gross proceeds of C$615 million. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. | |||
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||
(d) | Exhibits | ||
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99.1 | Press release issued by the Company on March 13, 2009 | ||
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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of l934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ABITIBIBOWATER INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jacques P. Vachon | |
Dated: March 13, 2009 | Name: Jacques P. Vachon | |
Title: Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer |
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Exhibit Index | |
Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit |
99.1 | Press release issued by the Company on March 13, 2009 |
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