United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: October 29, 2013
Commission File Number 1-7107
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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| DELAWARE | 1-7107 | 93-0609074 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | Commission File Number | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
414 Union Street, Suite 2000, Nashville, TN 37219
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 986-5600
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 29, 2013, Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. ("Ainsworth") issued a press release announcing that its shareholders have approved the previously announced plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) involving the proposed acquisition by Louisiana-Pacific Corporation of all the outstanding common shares of Ainsworth, and providing a general update on certain regulatory approvals or clearances required in connection with the Arrangement. Subject to obtaining required court and regulatory approvals and clearances and the satisfaction or waiver of other closing conditions, it is anticipated that the Arrangement will be completed by the end of 2013 or during the first quarter of 2014. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 hereto
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. on October 29, 2013. |
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.
| LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ SALLIE B. BAILEY | |
| Sallie B. Bailey | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief | ||
| Financial Officer | ||
| (Principal Financial Officer) | ||
Date: October 29, 2013