On October 31, 2012, Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (SWM or the Company) issued a Press Release announcing earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 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 October 31, 2012, of Schweitzer-Mauduit
                 International, Inc., announcing earnings for the quarter ended
                 September 30, 2012.