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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 13, 1998
NORTHWESTERN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)
Illinois 0-21556 36-1562920
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
121 Wallace Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (815) 625-2500
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 13, 1998, the Company announced that it had signed a letter of
intent to merge with Bayou Steel Corporation. The text of the Company's press
release is filed herewith. See Item 7.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
20 OTHER DOCUMENTS OR STATEMENTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS
20.1 Press release dated February 13, 1998 Filed herewith
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this reported to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTHWESTERN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY
DATE: February 20, 1998 By: /s/ Timothy J. Bondy
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Timothy J. Bondy
Title: Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
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