Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 25, 2012, Clearwater Paper Corporation announced its results of operations and financial condition for the first quarter ending March 31, 2012. The press release containing this announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information in this Form 8-K and 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, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release issued by Clearwater Paper Corporation, dated April 25, 2012:
CLEARWATER PAPER REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESULTS LED BY

STRONG CONSUMER PRODUCTS RESULTS

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