8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 4, 2015
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Commission File No. 001-11261
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Incorporated under the laws | | I.R.S. Employer Identification |
of South Carolina | | No. 57-0248420 |
1 N. Second St.
Hartsville, South Carolina 29550
Telephone: 843/383-7000
Check the appropriate box below 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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Explanatory Note
This Current Report on Form 8-K/A is being filed to correct a typographical error in the news release filed earlier today communicating the material highlights of the Company's annual investor conference in New York City. In the first paragraph under the caption "Strong Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow Forecasted," the ratio described as "net debt to total capitalization" should have been described as "net debt to EBITDA." A copy of the corrected release is attached as an exhibit hereto.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) | Exhibit 99 – Registrant’s corrected news release providing an update on the Company’s 2015 financial performance, outlining strategic priorities and detailing its financial outlook for 2016. |
SIGNATURE
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.
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| | | | SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY |
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Date: December 4, 2015 | | | By: | /s/ Barry L. Saunders |
| | | | Barry L. Saunders |
| | | | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99 |
| | Registrant’s corrected news release providing an update on the Company’s 2015 financial performance, outlining strategic priorities and detailing its financial outlook for 2016. |