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: August 15, 1997
Date of earliest event reported: August 15, 1997
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 3050
DENVER, COLORADO 80202
(Address of principal executive offices)
(303) 629-2440
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The news release dated August 15, 1997 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: August 15, 1997 By: /s/ Gregg B. Shafter
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Gregg B. Shafter
Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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99 News Release dated August 15, 1997 5
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