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
February 29, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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1-9576 (Commission |
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22-2781933 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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One Michael Owens Way Perrysburg, Ohio (Address of principal executive offices) |
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(567) 336-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On February 29, 2008, Owens-Illinois, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has elected to redeem its outstanding convertible preferred stock with a redemption date of March 31, 2008. A copy of Owens-Illinois, Inc.’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated February 29, 2008 |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC. |
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Date: March 3, 2008 |
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/s/ Edward C. White |
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Edward C. White |
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Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated February 29, 2008 |
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