1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 14, 1997 ------------------------------- MELAMINE CHEMICALS, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-16032 64-0475913 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) HIGHWAY 18 WEST DONALDSONVILLE, LOUISIANA 70346 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER) (ZIP CODE) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (504) 473-3121 ------------------------------ 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On January 14, 1997, the Registrant issued the press release filed herewith as Exhibit 99. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROFORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS Exhibits. 99. Press release dated January 14, 1997. 3 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. MELAMINE CHEMICALS, INC. Date: January 14, 1997 /s/ Wayne D. DeLeo ---------------------------------------- Wayne D. DeLeo Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 4 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT PAGE NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER - ------- ----------- ------- 99 Press Release dated January 14, 1997 5