UNITED STATES
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
July 28, 2010
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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000-51150 |
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20-2699372 |
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(Commission |
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Identification No.) |
1101 Skokie Blvd., Suite 300 Northbrook, Illinois |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(847) 239-8800
(Registrants 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; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principle Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On July 28, 2010, Kapstone Paper and Packaging Corporation announced that the Board of Directors has elected Matthew H. Paull as a Class C director with a term expiring in May 2012. Mr. Paull will receive the standard compensation received by non-employee directors. The compensation arrangements are disclosed in the Companys Form DEF 14A filed April 15, 2010.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibits are being filed as part of this Form 8-K:
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Press release dated July 28, 2010 announcing the election of Mr. Paull as a Director of the Company. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and 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 29, 2010
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KAPSTONE PAPER AND PACKAGING CORPORATION |
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By: |
/s/ Roger W. Stone |
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Name: Roger W. Stone |
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Title: Chief Executive Officer |