UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
to Sections 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of
earliest event
reported): July 20,
2005
GRAPHIC PACKAGING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-13182 |
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58-2205241 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
814 Livingston Court
Marietta, Georgia 30067
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(770) 644-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Appointment of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On July 20, 2005, Mr. William R. Fields was appointed to the Board of Directors of Graphic Packaging Corporation (the “Company”). Mr. Fields’ appointment fills the vacancy caused by Mr. Martin D. Walker’s retirement in June 2005. Mr. Fields was also appointed to the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors. He begins his service as a Director of the Company immediately.
Mr. Fields and his immediate family members have had no direct or indirect interest in any transaction with the Company or any of its subsidiaries required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
A press release announcing Mr. Fields’ appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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GRAPHIC PACKAGING CORPORATION |
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Date: July 20, 2005 |
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/s/ Stephen A. Hellrung |
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Stephen A. Hellrung |
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Senior Vice President, General |
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Counsel and Secretary |
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Exhibit Index
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated July 20, 2005 announcing the appointment of Mr. William R. Fields to the Board of Directors. |
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