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<P align=center>UNITED STATES <BR>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION<BR>Washington, D.C. 20549</P>
<P align=center>FORM 8-K</P>
<P align=center>CURRENT REPORT<FONT size=2><br>
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934</FONT></P>
<P align=center>Report as of April 20, 2005<br>
<FONT size=2>(Events as of April 20, 2005)</FONT></P>
<P align=center>GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION<FONT size=2><BR>(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)</FONT></P>
<P align=center>Delaware<FONT size=2><BR>(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)<BR></FONT>
<FONT size=3><br>
0-2604</FONT><FONT size=2><BR></FONT>(<FONT
size=2>Commission File Number)&nbsp;<BR></P>
</FONT>
<P align=center>36-0887470<FONT size=2><BR>(I.R.S. employer identification
No.)</P></FONT>
<P align=center>One GBC Plaza,<BR>Northbrook, Illinois 60062<FONT
size=2><BR>(Address of principal executive offices, including zip
code)</P></FONT>
<P align=center>(847) 272-3700<FONT size=2><BR>(Registrant's telephone
number, including area code)</FONT></P>
<P align=center>Not Applicable<br>
<font size="2">(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)</font></P>
<P align=left><font size="2">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:</font></P>
<P align=left><font size="2">[X] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425
under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></P>
<P align=left><font size="2">[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></P>
<P align=left><font size="2">[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.140d-2(b))</font></P>
<P align=left><font size="2">[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant
to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</font></P>
<hr>
<P><font size="2">Item 8.01 <u>Other Events.</u></font></P>
<P><font size="2">In light of its previously announced agreement to merge with
ACCO World Corporation, General Binding Corporation has decided to postpone indefinitely its 2005
Annual Meeting of Stockholders which had been previously scheduled for May 24,
2005.&nbsp; In the event that the merger is not consummated, the meeting will be
rescheduled.</font></P>
<P><font size="2">Item 9.01 <u>Financial Statements and Exhibits.</u></font></P>
<P><font size="2">(c) Exhibits</font></P>
<p><font size="2">The following is furnished as an exhibit to this report.</font></p>
<p><font size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 99. Press release
dated April 20, 2005.</font></p>
<hr>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<FONT size=2>
<P align=center>SIGNATURES</P>
<P>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.</P>
<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION</P>
<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By: <U>/s/ Steven
Rubin&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR></U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Steven
Rubin<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp; Vice President, Secretary
&amp;<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
General
Counsel<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
April 20, 2005</P>
</FONT>

<hr><FONT face="Times,Times New Roman">
<p align="center"><font size="2">EXHIBIT INDEX</font></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><u><font size="2">Exhibit No. </font></u><font size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</font><u><font size="2">Exhibit Description</font></u></p>
<p><font size="2">99&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Press release dated April 20, 2005.</font></p>
</FONT>
<P align=center></P>
<P align=center>&nbsp;</P>
<hr>
<P align=right>Exhibit 99<br>
&nbsp;</P>
<P align=center>GBC POSTPONES ANNUAL MEETING</P></B>
<P>Northbrook, IL, April 20, 2005 - General Binding Corporation (NASDAQ: GBND)
announced today that, in light of its previously announced agreement to merge
with ACCO World Corporation, it has been decided to postpone indefinitely its
2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders which had been previously scheduled for May
24, 2005. In the event that the merger is not consummated, the meeting will be
rescheduled.</P>
<P>General Binding Corporation (GBC) is a world leader in products that bind,
laminate, and display information enabling people to accomplish more at work,
school and home. GBC's products are marketed in over 100 countries under the
GBC, Quartet, and Ibico brands. These products are designed to help people
enhance printed materials and organize and communicate ideas. The company is
headquartered in Northbrook, IL.</P>
<P>This material is not a substitute for the registration statement ACCO and GBC
will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the
transaction, or the proxy statement/prospectus-information statement to be
mailed to stockholders. Investors are urged to read the proxy
statement/prospectus-information statement which will contain important
information, including detailed risk factors, when it becomes available. The
proxy statement/prospectus-information statement and other documents which will
be filed by Fortune Brands, ACCO and GBC with the Securities and Exchange
Commission will be available free of charge at the SEC's website,
http://www.sec.gov/, or by directing a request
when such a filing is made to ACCO World Corporation, 300 Tower Parkway,
Lincolnshire, IL, 60069, Attention: Investor Relations; or by directing a
request when such a filing is made to General Binding Corporation, One GBC
Plaza, Northbrook, IL, 60062, Attention: Investor Relations.</P>
<P>GBC, its directors, and certain of its executive officers may be considered
participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed
transaction. Information about the participants in the solicitation will be set
forth in the proxy statement/prospectus-information statement when it becomes
available.</P><I><FONT size=2></I>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>Contact: Tony Giuliano, Treasurer and Director, Investor Relations<br>
(847) 291-5451<br>
inv-rel@gbc.com (E-mail)<br>
www.gbc.com (GBC's website)</P>
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GBC ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATION CHANGES
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
Report as of April 20, 2005
(Events as of April 20, 2005)
GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
0-2604
(
Commission File Number)
36-0887470
(I.R.S. employer identification
No.)
One GBC Plaza,
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip
code)
(847) 272-3700
(Registrant's telephone
number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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:
[X] 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 240.140d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant
to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01
Other Events.
In light of its previously announced agreement to merge with
ACCO World Corporation, General Binding Corporation has decided to postpone indefinitely its 2005
Annual Meeting of Stockholders which had been previously scheduled for May 24,
2005.  In the event that the merger is not consummated, the meeting will be
rescheduled.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
The following is furnished as an exhibit to this report.
99. Press release
dated April 20, 2005.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
By:
/s/ Steven
Rubin
Steven
Rubin
Vice President, Secretary
&
General
Counsel
April 20, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Exhibit Description
99                   
Press release dated April 20, 2005.
Exhibit 99
GBC POSTPONES ANNUAL MEETING
Northbrook, IL, April 20, 2005 - General Binding Corporation (NASDAQ: GBND)
announced today that, in light of its previously announced agreement to merge
with ACCO World Corporation, it has been decided to postpone indefinitely its
2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders which had been previously scheduled for May
24, 2005. In the event that the merger is not consummated, the meeting will be
rescheduled.
General Binding Corporation (GBC) is a world leader in products that bind,
laminate, and display information enabling people to accomplish more at work,
school and home. GBC's products are marketed in over 100 countries under the
GBC, Quartet, and Ibico brands. These products are designed to help people
enhance printed materials and organize and communicate ideas. The company is
headquartered in Northbrook, IL.
This material is not a substitute for the registration statement ACCO and GBC
will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the
transaction, or the proxy statement/prospectus-information statement to be
mailed to stockholders. Investors are urged to read the proxy
statement/prospectus-information statement which will contain important
information, including detailed risk factors, when it becomes available. The
proxy statement/prospectus-information statement and other documents which will
be filed by Fortune Brands, ACCO and GBC with the Securities and Exchange
Commission will be available free of charge at the SEC's website,
http://www.sec.gov/, or by directing a request
when such a filing is made to ACCO World Corporation, 300 Tower Parkway,
Lincolnshire, IL, 60069, Attention: Investor Relations; or by directing a
request when such a filing is made to General Binding Corporation, One GBC
Plaza, Northbrook, IL, 60062, Attention: Investor Relations.
GBC, its directors, and certain of its executive officers may be considered
participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed
transaction. Information about the participants in the solicitation will be set
forth in the proxy statement/prospectus-information statement when it becomes
available.
Contact: Tony Giuliano, Treasurer and Director, Investor Relations
(847) 291-5451
inv-rel@gbc.com (E-mail)
www.gbc.com (GBC's website)