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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 2, 1999
UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-14482 13-5369500
(State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File no.) Identification No.)
1100 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 296-4470
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
The Boards of Directors of Unisource Worldwide, Inc. ("Unisource") and UGI
Corporation ("UGI") announced the signing of an Agreement and Plan of Merger
dated as of February 28, 1999. The transaction, which has been approved by the
Boards of Directors of both companies, calls for Unisource stockholders to
receive .566 shares of UGI common stock in a tax-free exchange for each share
of Unisource common stock. Consummation of the merger is subject to a number of
conditions, including approval by the stockholders of both companies and by
certain regulatory agencies.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
(99) Press Release dated March 1, 1999
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SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
By: /s/ Thomas A. Decker
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Name: Thomas A. Decker
Title: Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
March 2, 1999
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number Description
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(99) Press Release dated March 1, 1999
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