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): July 25, 2006
MAXXAM INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-3924 | 95-2078752 | ||||
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1330 Post Oak Boulevard Houston, Texas |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(713) 975-7600 | ||||||
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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On July 25, 2006, Registrant's indirectly wholly owned subsidiary, The Pacific Lumber Company ("Palco"), issued a press release announcing Palco's appointment of a new president and chief executive officer. A copy of the press release is attached to and incorporated by reference into this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
This Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 incorporated herein, contains certain statements that may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein are "forward-looking statements." Included among "forward-looking statements" are, among other things, statements regarding Registrant's business strategy, plans and objectives. Although Registrant believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in periodic reports of Registrant that are filed with and available from the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Other than as required under the securities laws, Registrant does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number | Description |
99.1 | Press Release, dated July 25, 2006 (furnished herewith). |
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.
Date: | July 26, 2006 | MAXXAM INC. |
| By: | /s/ M. Emily Madison |
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| Name: | M. Emily Madison |
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| Title: | Vice President, Finance | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number | Description |
99.1 | Press Release, dated July 25, 2006 (furnished herewith). |