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) March 18, 1998
CROWN VANTAGE INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
VIRGINIA 1-13868 54-1752384
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland CA 94612-3592
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510) 874-3400
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 18, 1998 Crown Vantage Inc. and Crown Paper Co. entered into an
agreement with Fort James Corporation (formerly "James River Corporation of
Virginia") relating to Crown Vantage Inc.'s 11.45% Senior-Pay-in-Kind Notes
which are held by Fort James Corporation. This agreement is included as
exhibit 10.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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10.1 Option and Settlement Agreement dated March 18, 1998
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
CROWN VANTAGE INC.
/s/ Michael J. Hunter
March 25, 1998 -------------------------------------------
Michael J. Hunter
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
EXHIBITS LISTING
Exhibit No. Description
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10.1 Option and Settlement Agreement dated March 18, 1998