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)
October 18, 2007
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 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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of incorporation) |
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One Michael Owens Way, Perrysburg Ohio |
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43551 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(567) 336-5000
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Officers
On October 18, 2007 the Company appointed Hugh H. Roberts to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors. His appointment is effective October 18, 2007. Mr. Roberts will be a member of the Compensation Committee. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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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.
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Date: October 19, 2007 |
OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Edward C. White |
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Edward C. White |
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Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
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EXHIBIT 99.1 |
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Owens-Illinois, Inc. Press Release dated October 18, 2007 |
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