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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):
September 16, 1999
AMERICAN BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
GEORGIA 1-7088 58-1030529
(State of (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
2100 RIVEREDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 1200
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(770) 953-8300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 16, 1999, Larry L. Gellerstedt, III resigned as Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant and from the Board of
Directors of the Registrant, effective immediately. The Registrant has
retained a national search firm to find a permanent replacement. In the
interim, G. Harold Northrop will serve as Chairman of the Board and
Daniel W. McGlaughlin will serve as Chief Executive Officer.
Details are contained in the Press Release, issued September 16, 1999
filed as Exhibit 99 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release, issued September 16, 1999
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.
AMERICAN BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC.
Dated: September 21, 1999 /s/ Richard G. Smith
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Richard G. Smith
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Report.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
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99 Press Release, issued September 16, 1999
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