Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information furnished on exhibit 99.1 is hereby incorporated by reference under this Item 7.01 as if fully set forth herein.

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.

Item 8.01. Other Events

On January 29, 2013, Buckeye Technologies Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.09 per common share payable on March 15, 2013 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2013. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated January 29, 2013 (furnished)

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