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): November 28, 2005
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PACTIV CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(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
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the
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ITEM 5.02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR
On November 28, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing the election
of Mr. N. Thomas Linebarger, Executive Vice President of Cummins Inc. and
President of Cummins Power Generation, to the Company's Board of Directors. 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
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 28, 2005.
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.
Date: November 28, 2005 PACTIV CORPORATION
By: /s/ James V. Faulkner, Jr.
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James V. Faulkner, Jr.
Vice President and General Counsel