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
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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
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Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated: April 1, 2002
EXHIBITS
Exhibit Description
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99(a) Registrant's press release dated April 1, 2002.