8-K

 

 

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

November 8, 2015

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

 

Washington   1-4825   91-0470860

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

Federal Way, Washington 98063-9777

(Address of principal executive offices)

(zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(253) 924-2345

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS

On November 8, 2015, Weyerhaeuser Company issued a press release announcing that its board of directors has authorized the exploration of strategic alternatives for its Cellulose Fibers business. A copy of the press release is filed hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) The following item is filed as an exhibit to this report:

 

99.1   Press Release, dated November 8, 2015.


SIGNATURE

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.

 

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
By:  

/s/ Devin W. Stockfish

Name:   Devin W. Stockfish
Title:   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: November 9, 2015