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
May 13, 2009
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 |
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1-9576 |
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22-2781933 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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One Michael Owens Way |
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43551-2999 |
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(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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Item 7.01 REGULATION FD.
On May 14, 2009, Owens-Illinois, Inc. announced that it commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding $250 million 7 ½% Senior Debentures due 2010. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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Exhibits. |
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Owens-Illinois, Inc. Press Release dated May 14, 2009 |
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SIGNATURES
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: May 14, 2009 |
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/s/ Edward C. White |
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Edward C. White |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Owens-Illinois, Inc. Press Release dated May 14, 2009 |
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