UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): October 30, 2003
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in 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)
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 30, 2003, Silgan Holdigns Inc. issued a press release, attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which press release is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 30, 2003.
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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: October 30, 2003
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 30, 2003.
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