8-K 1 form8k_082801txt.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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 28, 2001 ------------------------------ PAYLESS CASHWAYS, INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-4437 42-0945849 --------------------------- ----------------------- ---------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 800 NW Chipman Road, Suite 5900 P.O. Box 648001 Lee's Summit, Missouri 64064-8001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (816) 347-6000 ----------------------------- Not applicable -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership Payless Cashways, Inc. today issued a press release announcing that liquidation is likely. (c) EXHIBIT. The following exhibit is filed herewith: 99.1 Press Release dated August 28, 2001. 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. Date: August 28, 2001 PAYLESS CASHWAYS, INC. By: /s/ Richard B. Witaszak -------------------------------------- Richard B. Witaszak, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer