dividendpayment8k.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)
April 24, 2012
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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SECTION 7. REGULATION FD.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The information furnished on exhibit 99.1 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 April 24, 2012, Buckeye Technologies Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.08 per common share payable on June 15, 2012 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1.
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 April 24, 2012 (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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Elizabeth J. Welter
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Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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Date: April 25, 2012