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) January 27, 1999 ---------------- CROWN VANTAGE INC. ------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-13868 54-1752384 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland CA 94612-3592 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510) 874-3400 -------------- Not Applicable -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. See exhibit 99.1 for copy of news release. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description - ---------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ 99.1 Weak fourth quarter 1998 pulp and paper pricing, fourth quarter 1998 charges and Nasdaq hearing. 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. CROWN VANTAGE INC. February 3, 1999 /s/ Michael J. Hunter ---------------------------------------- Michael J. Hunter Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer