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): October 20, 2004
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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 8.01. Other Events.
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On October 20, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company's
third quarter 2004 earnings. This press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 2004.
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: October 20, 2004
PACTIV CORPORATION
By: /s/ James V. Faulkner, Jr.
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James V. Faulkner, Jr.
Vice President and General Counsel