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): September 13, 1995
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W. R. GRACE & CO.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-3720 13-3461988
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
One Town Center Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33486-1010
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 407/362-2000
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 13, 1995, W. R. Grace & Co. ("Company") announced that
its board of directors had authorized management to pursue options to maximize
the value of the Company's Grace Dearborn water treatment and process chemicals
business. The options being considered include the outright sale of Grace
Dearborn and strategic alliances with complementary companies. The Company has
retained the services of Merrill Lynch & Co. to assist it in reviewing the
various options.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
The Company's September 13, 1995 press release is filed as an exhibit
hereto.
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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 by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
W. R. GRACE & CO.
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(Registrant)
By s/Robert B. Lamm
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Robert B. Lamm
Vice President and Secretary
Dated: September 26, 1995
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W. R. GRACE & CO.
Current Report on Form 8-K
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated September 13, 1995
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