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): June 6, 2001 ---------------- 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.) 4445 Lake Forest Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (513) 769-7555 -------------- Not Applicable -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. See exhibit 99.1 for a copy of press release. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial statements of business acquired. None. (b) Pro forma financial information None. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release issued by Crown Vantage Inc. and Crown Paper Co. on June 6, 2001 with respect to the signing of an Agreement to sell St. Francisville Mill and certain related assets. 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. June 6, 2001 /s/ Kent A. Bates ------------------------------------- Name: Kent A. Bates Title: Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued by Crown Vantage Inc. and Crown Paper Co. on June 6, 2001 with respect to the signing of an Agreement to sell St. Francisville Mill and certain related assets.