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: April 12, 1996
Date of earliest event reported: April 10, 1996
ATLAS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-2714 13-5503312
(State of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
370 SEVENTEENTH STREET, SUITE 3150
DENVER, COLORADO 80202
(Address of principal executive offices)
(303) 825-1200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The news release dated April 10, 1996, a copy of which is attached as
Exhibit 1 hereto, is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
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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.
ATLAS CORPORATION
Date: April 12, 1996 By: /s/ JEROME C. CAIN
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Jerome C. Cain
Vice President - Finance
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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1. News Release dated April 10, 1996 5
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