8-K 1 f8k_040102.txt OTHER EVENTS 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): April 1, 2002 THE PITTSTON COMPANY (Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-9148 54-1317776 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.) of Incorporation) 1801 Bayberry Court P. O. Box 18100 Richmond, VA 23226-8100 (Address of principal (Zip Code) executive offices) (804)289-9600 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events ------- ------------ The Registrant announced today temporary coal production cutbacks in response to adverse market conditions. The Registrant's press release dated April 1, 2002 is attached as an exhibit to this report and incorporated herein by reference. EXHIBITS 99(a) Registrant's press release dated April 1, 2002. 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. THE PITTSTON COMPANY (Registrant) By /s/ Robert T. Ritter ---------------------------------- Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: April 1, 2002 EXHIBITS Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99(a) Registrant's press release dated April 1, 2002.