dividendpayable8k.htm
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
October 25, 2011
BUCKEYE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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State of Delaware
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33-60032
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62-1518973
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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1001 Tillman Street
Memphis, Tennessee
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38112
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(901) 320-8100
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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SECTION 7. REGULATION FD.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The information furnished on exhibit 99.1 and 99.2 is hereby incorporated by reference under this Item 7.01 as if fully set forth herein.
The information presented herein under Item 7.01 shall not be deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
SECTION 8. OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01. Other Events
On October 25, 2011, Buckeye Technologies Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.06 per common share payable on December 15, 2011 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1.
On October 25, 2011, Buckeye Technologies Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors approved funding to increase the high-end specialty wood pulp capacity by 42,000 tons at its Buckeye Florida “Foley” operation. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.2.
SECTION 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press release dated October 25, 2011 (furnished)
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99.2
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Press release dated October 25, 2011 (furnished)
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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.
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BUCKEYE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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By:
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Steven G. Dean
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Date: October 26, 2011