SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 13, 2003
Packaging Corporation of America
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
1-15399 (Commission File Number) |
36-4277050 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1900 West Field Court, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) |
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(847) 482-3000 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
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On October 13, 2003, Packaging Corporation of America announced its intentions to begin paying a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.60 per share annually, on its common stock. The first quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share will be paid on January 15, 2004 to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2003.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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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) |
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By: |
/s/ PAUL T. STECKO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Authorized Officer) |
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By: |
/s/ RICHARD B. WEST Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary (Principal Financial Officer) |
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Date: October 13, 2003 |
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