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clw-8k_20180803.htm
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 3, 2018
CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
001-34146
(Commission File Number)
20-3594554
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
601 West Riverside Ave., Suite 1100
Spokane, WA
(Address of principal executive offices)
99201
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (509) 344-5900
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On August 3, 2018, Beth E. Ford, notified Clearwater Paper Corporation (the "Company) of her decision to resign as a Director of the Company effective September 1, 2018, so that she can focus more of her time and attention to her new duties as President and CEO of Land O'Lakes.  Ms. Ford's resignation is not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company's operations or practices.
In connection with Ms. Ford's departure, the Company's Board of Directors have elected Director Alexander Toeldte to become Chair of the Board effective September 1, 2018.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 3, 2018
CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION
By:
/s/ Michael S. Gadd
Michael S. Gadd, Corporate Secretary
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