On May 2, 2012, Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. issued a Press Release announcing earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference to such filings.

(d) Exhibits

99.1             Press Release, dated May 2, 2012, of Schweitzer-Mauduit
                 International, Inc., announcing earnings for the quarter ended
                 March 31, 2012.