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): FEBRUARY 19, 1998 ----------------- AMERICAN PACIFIC CORPORATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-8137 59-6490478 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 3770 HOWARD HUGHES PARKWAY, SUITE 300, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89109 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address of principal executive offices Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 735-2200 -------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former name or former address, if changed since last report. ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS ------------ On February 19, 1998, American Pacific Corporation issued a press release, which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. -2- Exhibit No. Exhibits - ----------- -------- 99.1 Press Release of American Pacific Corporation dated February 19, 1998. -3- SIGNATURE --------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. American Pacific Corporation Date: February 19, 1998 By: /s/ David N. Keys -------------------- Name: David N. Keys Title: Senior Vice President -4-