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
June 4, 1996
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3053 13-1427390
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Champion Plaza, Stamford, Connecticut 06921
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(203) 358-7000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. Other Events
Recent Events
On June 4, 1996, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the
election of Richard E. Olson as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Kenwood
C. Nichols as Vice Chairman and Executive Officer effective October 1, 1996. In
addition, Mr. Olson was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the
Registrant effective June 4, 1996.
EXHIBITS
99 The Registrant's press release dated June 4, 1996
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Champion International Corporation
By: /s/ Lawrence A. Fox
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Lawrence A. Fox
Vice President and Secretary
Dated: June 10, 1996
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