UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report: October 24, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported)
OWENS CORNING
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-3660 34-4323452
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
One Owens Corning Parkway
Toledo, Ohio 43659
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 248-8000
ITEM 5. OTHER ITEMS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE
As previously reported, on October 5, 2000, Owens Corning and certain of its
United States subsidiaries (collectively, the "Debtors") filed voluntary
petitions with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
(the "Court") seeking relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code.
Also as previously reported:
- On January 17, 2003, the Debtors, together with the Official Committee
of Asbestos Claimants and the Legal Representative for the class of
future asbestos claimants (collectively, the "Proponents"), filed with
the Court a Joint Plan Of Reorganization For Owens Corning And Its
Affiliated Debtors And Debtors-In-Possession.
- On March 28, 2003, the Proponents filed with the Court an Amended Joint
Plan Of Reorganization For Owens Corning And Its Affiliated Debtors And
Debtors-In-Possession (the "First Amended Plan") and a Disclosure
Statement with respect to the First Amended Plan.
- On May 23, 2003, the Proponents filed with the Court a Second Amended
Joint Plan Of Reorganization For Owens Corning And Its Affiliated
Debtors And Debtors-In-Possession (the "Second Amended Plan") and a
Disclosure Statement with respect to the Second Amended Plan.
- On August 8, 2003, the Proponents filed with the Court a Third Amended
Joint Plan Of Reorganization For Owens Corning And Its Affiliated
Debtors And Debtors-In-Possession (the "Third Amended Plan") and a
Disclosure Statement with respect to the Third Amended Plan.
On October 24, 2003, the Proponents filed with the Court a Fourth Amended Joint
Plan Of Reorganization For Owens Corning And Its Affiliated Debtors And
Debtors-In-Possession (the "Fourth Amended Plan"). A copy of the Fourth Amended
Plan is being filed as Exhibit 2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated by reference herein.
Also on October 24, 2003, the Proponents filed a Disclosure Statement with
respect to the Fourth Amended Plan (the "Third Amended Disclosure Statement"). A
copy of the Third Amended Disclosure Statement is being filed as Exhibit 99 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The
Third Amended Disclosure Statement has been prepared in accordance with Section
1125 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and Rule 3016 of the Federal Rules of
Bankruptcy Procedure and not in accordance with federal or state securities laws
or other non-bankruptcy laws or regulations. The Third Amended Disclosure
Statement has not been approved by the Court and is subject to amendment.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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2 Fourth Amended Joint Plan Of Reorganization For Owens Corning
And Its Affiliated Debtors And Debtors-In-Possession
99 Disclosure Statement With Respect To Fourth Amended Joint
Plan Of Reorganization For Owens Corning And Its
Affiliated Debtors and Debtors-In-Possession
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Owens
Corning has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
OWENS CORNING
Date: October 24, 2003 By: /s/ Stephen K. Krull
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Name: Stephen K. Krull
Title: Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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2 Fourth Amended Joint Plan Of Reorganization For Owens Corning
And Its Affiliated Debtors And Debtors-In-Possession
99 Disclosure Statement With Respect To Fourth Amended Joint
Plan Of Reorganization For Owens Corning And Its
Affiliated Debtors and Debtors-In-Possession