form8kipec.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 16, 2010
 
 
 
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
000-22117
06-1269834
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
 
 
4 Landmark Square, Stamford, Connecticut
06901
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (203) 975-7110
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
 
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Section 8—Other Events
 
Item 8.01.    Other Events.
 
On November 16, 2010, the Registrant announced that it acquired IPEC Global, Inc., a leading plastic closure manufacturer serving primarily the North American diary and juice markets.  For additional information regarding this announcement, refer to Exhibit 99.1 filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
 
 
Section 9—Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)          Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.                                                      Description
 
99.1  
          Press Release dated November 16, 2010 announcing the acquisition of IPEC Global, Inc.
 
 

 
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SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
  SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.  
       
 
By:
/s/ Frank W. Hogan, III  
    Frank W. Hogan, III  
    Senior Vice President, General Counsel  
      and Secretary  
Date:  November 19, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.                                                                           Description
 
 
99.1
Press Release dated November 16, 2010 announcing the acquisition of IPEC Global, Inc.