SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 14, 1998
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W. R. GRACE & CO.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13953 65-0773649
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1750 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33487-2707
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 561/362-2000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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As previously reported, W. R. Grace & Co. ("Company") has (1) adopted
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings per
Share," which supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 15, "Earnings
per Share," and (2) classified its former flexible packaging business as a
discontinued operation. The Company is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K
to file restated financial data schedules that reflect the new basic and
diluted earnings per share amounts required by SFAS No. 128 and the
discontinued operation classification.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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-- Restated Financial Data Schedule for the year ended December 31, 1995.
-- Restated Financial Data Schedule for the year ended December 31, 1996.
-- Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended March
31, 1996.
-- Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended June
30, 1996.
-- Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended
September 30, 1996.
-- Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended March
31, 1997.
-- Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended June
30, 1997.
-- Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended
September 30, 1997.
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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: July 14, 1998
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W. R. GRACE & CO.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description
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27.1 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the year ended
December 31, 1995.
27.2 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the year ended
December 31, 1996.
27.3 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended
March 31, 1996.
27.4 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended
June 30, 1996.
27.5 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended
September 30, 1996.
27.6 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended
March 31, 1997.
27.7 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended
June 30, 1997.
27.8 Restated Financial Data Schedule for the period ended
September 30, 1997.