UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 16, 2014
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-15399 | 36-4277050 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1955 West Field Court, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(847) 482-3000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 16, 2014, Packaging Corporation of America issued a press release announcing that it had reached an agreement to settle the Kleen Products class action lawsuit. The press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(A) | Exhibits |
99.1 Press Release issued on April 16, 2014
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.
PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA (Registrant) | |
By: | /s/ KENT A. PFLEDERER |
Kent A. Pflederer Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |
Date: April 16, 2014