The information presented herein under Item 7.01 shall not be deemed "filed" under 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 may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On July 1, 2009, Buckeye Technologies Inc. announced that it successfully completed its consent solicitation to amend the indenture governing its 8½% Senior Notes due October 1, 2013 (the "2013 Notes") to permit the redemption, repurchase or retirement of subordinated indebtedness up to 16 months prior to maturity, which represents an increase of four months compared to the original indenture.

Buckeye also announced that it has called for redemption prior to their maturity $110 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2010 Notes and will redeem them on July 31, 2009, in accordance with their terms. Upon completion of the redemption, none of the 2010 Notes will remain outstanding.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number                       Description

 99.1      Press Release of Buckeye Technologies Inc. dated
           July 1, 2009. (furnished)