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 14, 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 9 Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 14, 2002, pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission
Order No. 4-460 requiring the filing of sworn statements pursuant to Section
21(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant
delivered to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") sworn
statements of Michael T. Dan, the Registrant's principal executive officer, and
Robert T. Ritter, the Registrant's principal financial officer, both in the form
specified by the Commission. Conformed copies of the sworn statements are
attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
On August 14, 2002, the Registrant filed with the Commission its
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002 accompanied by
the certifications of Michael T. Dan, the Registrant's chief executive officer,
and Robert T. Ritter, the Registrant's chief financial officer, required
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Conformed copies of the certifications are attached
hereto as Exhibits 99.3 and 99.4.
EXHIBITS
99.1 Sworn Statement of Michael T. Dan, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on August 14, 2002
99.2 Sworn Statement of Robert T. Ritter, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on August 14, 2002
99.3 Certification of Michael T. Dan pursuant to ss. 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.4 Certification of Robert T. Ritter pursuant to ss. 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 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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Robert T. Ritter
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated: August 14, 2002
EXHIBITS
Exhibit Description
99.1 Sworn Statement of Michael T. Dan, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on August 14, 2002
99.2 Sworn Statement of Robert T. Ritter, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on August 14, 2002
99.3 Certification of Michael T. Dan pursuant to ss. 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.4 Certification of Robert T. Ritter pursuant to ss. 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002