UNITED STATES
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): July 6, 2004
Wellman, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-10033 |
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04-1671740 |
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(IRS Employer Identification |
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595 Shrewsbury Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ |
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07702 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code 732-212-3300
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Item 5. |
OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE |
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SIGNATURES |
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EXHIBIT INDEX |
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Ex.-99.1 |
Press Release dated July 6, 2004 |
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On July 6, 2004, Wellman, Inc. announced that it received a letter from the Department of Justice that identifies it as a target in a grand jury investigation of a conspiracy to fix prices in connection with polyester staple fiber. Wellman was also advised by the Department of Justice that two of its employees may receive similar target letters. Wellman continues to deny that it or any of its employees engaged in price fixing and plans to vigorously defend any action that may be brought against it. This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are provided under Item 5 of Form 8-K.
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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.
July 8, 2004
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Wellman, Inc. |
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/s/Mark J. Ruday |
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EXHIBIT INDEX |
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated July 6, 2004 |