SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 19, 2003
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PACTIV CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
1-15157 36-2552989
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No)
1900 West Field Court, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 482-2000
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On March 20, 2003, the Company issued a press release announcing that the
Company's Board of Directors had elected K. Dane Brooksher to the Board of
Directors at its meeting held March 19, 2003. This press release, filed as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated herein by this
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated March 20, 2003
SIGNATURES
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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.
Date: March 20, 2003
PACTIV CORPORATION
By: /s/ James V. Faulkner, Jr.
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James V. Faulkner, Jr.
Vice President and General Counsel