SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: January 25, 2005
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware |
001-12865 |
82-0429330 |
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(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
161 Wellington Road
P.O. Box 498
Brattleboro, Vermont 05302
(802) 257-0365
Item 8.01. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 25, 2005, FiberMark distributed a press release regarding creditor committee agreement on corporate governance issues and company plans to move forward with the plan confirmation process, attached here as Exhibit 99.1. This exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set fort by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated January 25, 2005
SIGNATURE
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.
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FiberMark |
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Date: January 25, 2005 |
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/s/ John E. Hanley |
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John E. Hanley |
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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Exhibit 99.1*
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Press Release Dated January 25, 2005 |
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Contact: |
Janice C. Warren |
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Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications |
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802 257 5981 |
FiberMark Announces Agreement in Principle Reached
on Corporate Governance Issues
Company Expects to Move Forward with Plan Confirmation Process
BRATTLEBORO, Vt.January 25, 2005FiberMark, Inc. (OTCBB: FMKIQ) announced that as a result of direct discussions among several members of the Creditors Committee and the company's advisors, an agreement in principle has been reached today regarding the corporate governance issues outlined in the companys press release and court notice last week. Subject to documentation of the agreement, the company expects to move forward to seek confirmation of the current Plan of Reorganization on a new schedule to be requested from the Bankruptcy Court at the January 27 hearing.
FiberMark, headquartered in Brattleboro, Vt., is a leading producer of specialty fiber-based materials meeting industrial and consumer needs worldwide, operating 11 facilities in the eastern United States and Europe. Products include filter media for transportation and vacuum cleaner bags; base materials for specialty tapes, electrical and graphic arts applications; wallpaper, building materials and sandpaper; and cover/decorative materials for office and school supplies, publishing, printing and premium packaging.
This document contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ depending on the economy and other risk factors discussed in the company's Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 30, 2004, which is accessible on the company's Web site at www.fibermark.com.