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): July 12, 2007
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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
Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal
Year
On July 12, 2007, the Board of Directors of Pactiv Corporation (the
"Corporation") approved and adopted amendments to Article V, Sections 1-3 of the
Corporation's Bylaws to clarify that the Corporation may issue shares of stock
in both certificated and uncertificated forms. The amendments to Bylaws are
effective July 12, 2007. The Corporation's Amended and Restated Bylaws are
attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.
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: July 12, 2007
PACTIV CORPORATION
By: /s/ Joseph E. Doyle
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Joseph E. Doyle
Vice President and General Counsel