-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Aq5J+4h8CHJcL6n84Jl4cb3at9nXQDLjWkHcu1n0lFJxqyigV6TxX9dUQUveQyE4 t66n2JonG7HXEWxctR8/aQ== 0000033073-01-500022.txt : 20010604 0000033073-01-500022.hdr.sgml : 20010604 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000033073-01-500022 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010531 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010601 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VISKASE COMPANIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000033073 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC [3089] IRS NUMBER: 952677354 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-05485 FILM NUMBER: 1652207 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6855 W. 65TH ST. CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60638 BUSINESS PHONE: 7084964200 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ENVIRODYNE INDUSTRIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MGN INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19790425 8-K 1 frm8k53101.txt VISKASE FORM 8K 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) May 31, 2001 VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-5485 95-2677354 - ------------------------------- -------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. incorporation or organization) File No.) Employer Identification No.) 6855 West 65th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60638 - ---------------------------------------- --------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (708) 496-4200 -------------- ============================================================================== Page 1 of 3 Item 5. - Other Events ------------ On May 31, 2001 Viskase Companies, Inc. ("VCIC") announced that it is planning an exchange offer for its 10-1/4% Senior Notes due 2001 (the "Exchange Offer"). Although the specific terms of the Exchange Offer have not been finalized, the purpose of the Offer is to reduce Viskase's overall level of indebtedness and to address the refinancing of the 10-1/4% Senior Notes, which mature on December 1, 2001. Viskase has retained an advisor to assist with the Exchange Offer. Viskase does not presently intend to make the semi-annual interest payment due June 1, 2001 on the 10-1/4% Senior Notes, but expects to make the payment as part of the proposed Exchange Offer. A copy of the press release relating to the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 7. - Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits EX-99 Press release dated May 31, 2001 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 thereunto duly authorized. VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. ----------------------- Registrant By: /s/ Gordon S. Donovan --------------------- Gordon S. Donovan Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer May 31, 2001 Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits Page - ----------- --------------------------------- ---- EX-99 Press release dated May 31, 2001. 3 EX-99 2 pr53101.txt VISKASE PRESS RELEASE VCIC For additional information contact: G.S. Donovan (708) 496-4200 K.K. Duttlinger (708) 496-4200 VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. PLANS EXCHANGE OFFER FOR 10-1/4% NOTES DUE 2001 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, May 31, 2001 - Viskase Companies, Inc. ("VCIC") today announced that it is planning an exchange offer for its 10-1/4% Senior Notes due 2001 (the "Exchange Offer"). Although the specific terms of the Exchange Offer have not been finalized, the purpose of the Offer is to reduce Viskase's overall level of indebtedness and to address the refinancing of the 10-1/4% Senior Notes, which mature on December 1, 2001. Viskase has retained an advisor to assist with the Exchange Offer. Viskase does not presently intend to make the semi-annual interest payment due June 1, 2001 on the 10-1/4% Senior Notes, but expects to make the payment as part of the proposed Exchange Offer. Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and Viskase's plans, objectives and actions to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general business and economic conditions; developments in the markets for Viskase's securities; competitive pricing pressures for Viskase's products; changes in other costs; and opportunities that may be presented to and pursued by Viskase; determinations by regulatory and governmental authorities; and the ability to achieve synergistic and other cost reductions and efficiencies. This announcement is neither an offer to purchase securities nor an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities of Viskase. Any securities contemplated to be issued in the Exchange Offer will not be and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. Viskase Companies, Inc. has its major interests in food packaging. Principal products manufactured are cellulosic and plastic casings used in the preparation and packaging of processed meat products. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----