On October 14, 2008, MeadWestvaco Corporation issued a press release announcing its revised business outlook for the third quarter of 2008. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information is being furnished under Item 7.01 "Regulation FD Disclosure" of Form 8-K. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number      Description
99.1        Press Release of MeadWestvaco Corporation dated October 14, 2008,
            announcing its revised business outlook for the third quarter of 2008.