8-K 1 eightk.txt 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 August 13, 2002 ------------------ (Date of earliest event reported) BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION --------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 1-1941 24-0526133 ------------------------------- ------------ ------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1170 Eighth Avenue Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18016-7699 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number Including Area Code: (610) 694-2424 -------------- N/A (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report Page 1 Item 5. Other Events On June 27, 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") issued an Order requiring the principal financial officer and principal executive officer of certain companies to each file a sworn statement with the SEC regarding facts and circumstances relating to filings made pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On August 13, 2002, the Company filed such statements on behalf of its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer in accordance with the SEC's Order. Copies of the statements are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference. The statements will also be made available on the Company's website at www.bethsteel.com. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Exhibit 99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings 99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings Page 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: August 13, 2002 BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION By: /s/ L. A. Arnett ------------------------------------- L. A. Arnett Vice President and Controller Page 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings 99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings