UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): February 28, 2008
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-22117 06-1269834
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4 Landmark Square, Stamford, Connecticut 06901
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 975-7110
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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(17 CFR 230.425)
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CFR 240.14a-12)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8--Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 28, 2008, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors
declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.17 per share,
payable on Mach 25, 2008 to the holders of record of common stock of the
Registrant on March 11, 2008, representing a 6.25 percent increase in the
Registrant's quarterly cash dividend. 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
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99.1 Press Release dated February 28, 2008 announcing the declaration
of an increased quarterly cash dividend.
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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
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Frank W. Hogan, III
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Date: February 29, 2008
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 28, 2008 announcing the
declaration of an increased quarterly cash dividend.
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