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): February 4, 1999
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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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
W. R. GRACE & CO.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 8-K being filed by W. R. Grace & Co. ("Grace") contains
"forward-looking statements." These statements are indicated by future tense
verbs and words such as "anticipates." Forward-looking statements involve
various risks and uncertainties, including those contained in the section
entitled "Projections and Other Forward-Looking Information" in Grace's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 and throughout
Grace's Information Statement dated February 13, 1998. As a result, future
results may differ materially from the expected results represented by the
forward-looking statements contained in this Form 8-K.
Item 5. Other Events.
On February 4, 1999, Grace announced its consolidated results of
operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 1998, a change in the
accrual period for asbestos bodily injury liabilities, the results of its
productivity review of its administrative and operating functions, the
financial effect of certain environmental matters and the sale of its Circe
biomedical operations. Grace's February 4, 1999 press release and accompanying
financial and statistical 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 February 4, 1999 press release is filed as an exhibit
hereto.
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.
(Registrant)
By /s/David B. Siegel
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David B. Siegel
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Dated: February 12, 1999
W. R. GRACE & CO.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 4, 1999