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) | November 17, 2000 |
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) |
GEORGIA
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | 1-3506
(Commission
File Number | 93-0432081
(IRS Employer
Identification Number) |
133 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E., ATLANTA, GEORGIA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | 30303
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code | (404) 652-4000 |
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Item 5. Other Events.
On November 17, 2000, the Georgia-Pacific Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release confirming that it has executed agreements with a group of banks to finance the acquisition of Fort James Corp. (NYSE: FJ) pursuant to the previously announced merger agreement between the two companies. The financing agreements permit Georgia-Pacific to borrow up to $9.15 billion.
On November 20, 2000 the Company issued a press release announcing that there has been no change in its present or foreseeable future liabilities from personal-injury claims related to exposure to asbestos-containing products it manufactured.
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Item 7.Financial Statements,Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits.
(c) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Georgia-Pacific Corporation confirming financing agreements on November 17, 2000. |
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| 99.2 | Press release issued by Georgia-Pacific Corporation providing details of asbestos liability on November 20, 2000. |
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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.
| GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Registrant) |
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Dated: November 20, 2000 | By: /s/ Kenneth F. Khoury
Kenneth F. Khoury
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
and Secretary |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No.Sequentially Numbered Description |
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99.1 | Press release issued by Georgia-Pacific Corporation confirming financing agreements on November 17, 2000. |
99.2 | Press release issued by Georgia-Pacific Corporation providing details of asbestos liability on November 20, 2000. |
