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): January 16, 2003
P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania 1-3560 23-0628360
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(State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
96 South George Street, Suite 500; York, PA 17401
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(Address of Principal (Zip Code)
Executive Offices)
(717) 225-4711
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 15, 2003, we announced the retirement of Robert Newcomer, President
and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 30, 2003. Prior to retirement Mr.
Newcomer will continue to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer until a new
Chief Financial Officer has been selected and effectively transitioned into the
Company.
George H. Glatfelter II, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will assume the
role of President upon Mr. Newcomer's retirement.
We also announced that Dante C. Parrini, Vice President - Sales and Marketing,
has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
99.1 Press release dated January 15, 2003.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Robert P. Newcomer
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Title: President, Chief Operating Officer
and Acting Chief Financial Officer