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): January 23, 2006
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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
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions
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On January 23, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company's
fourth quarter and full year 2005 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
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99.1 Press Release dated January 23, 2006
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: January 23, 2006
PACTIV CORPORATION
By: /s/ James V. Faulkner, Jr
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James V. Faulkner, Jr.
Vice President and General Counsel