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): March 6, 1997
W. R. GRACE & CO.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12139 65-0654331
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
One Town Center Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33486-1010
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 561/362-2000
Item 5. Other Events.
W. R. Grace & Co. ("Company") announced its 1996 fourth
quarter and full-year earnings on February 4, 1997. On March 6, 1997, the
Company released additional components of its 1996 financial statements,
including a consolidated balance sheet and a consolidated statement of
cash flows. The Company's March 6, 1997 announcement and accompanying
financial data are filed as an exhibit hereto and are incorporated by
reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
The Company's March 6, 1997 announcement and accompanying
financial data are filed as an exhibit hereto.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
W. R. GRACE & CO.
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(Registrant)
By s/ Kathleen A. Browne
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Kathleen A. Browne
Vice President and Controller
Dated: March 12, 1997
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W. R. GRACE & CO.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Announcement dated March 6, 1997 and accompanying
financial data.