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


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 16, 2016


SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
000-22117
06-1269834
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

 
4 Landmark Square, Stamford, Connecticut
06901
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
  
(203) 975-7110
 
 
N/A
(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:


☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01.  Other Events.
On November 16, 2016, the Registrant issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing the preliminary results of its "modified Dutch auction" tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York time, on November 15, 2016.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated November 16, 2016 announcing preliminary results of tender offer.
 
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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
Frank W. Hogan, III
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
 and Secretary

Date:  November 16, 2016

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit No. Description
 
99.1 Press Release dated November 16, 2016 announcing preliminary results of tender offer.
 
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