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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): August 11, 2009
BUCKEYE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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62-1518973 |
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1001 Tillman Street, Memphis, Tennessee |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (901) 320-8100
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[ ] 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))
SECTION 7. REGULATION FD.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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 August 11, 2009, Buckeye Technologies Inc. announced that it has qualified to receive up to $7.381 million from the State of Florida’s Quick Action Closing Fund. This performance-based incentive provides up-front cash to approved economic development projects.
SECTION 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press Release of Buckeye Technologies Inc. dated August 11, 2009. (furnished) |
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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, thereunto duly authorized,
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BUCKEYE TECHNOLOGIES INC. |
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/s/ Steven G. Dean |
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Steven G. Dean |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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August 12, 2009 |