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
August 22, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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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One
Michael Owens Way |
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43551-2999 |
(567) 336-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box 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 2.05. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
On August 22, 2008, the Company announced its decision to close its Lavington, British Columbia, glass container plant. The news release announcing this closing is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Subject to finalization of certain estimates, the Company expects to record a charge associated with the Lavington closure of approximately $36 million in the third quarter of 2008. Major components of the charge include approximately $11 million for impairment of assets and $25 million for one-time employee separation benefits and other costs related to the closing. Future cash expenditures related to the closing will be approximately $28 million.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Owens-Illinois, Inc. press release dated August 22, 2008 |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC. |
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Date: August 26, 2008 |
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/s/ Edward C. White |
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Name: |
Edward C. White |
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Title: |
Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Owens-Illinois, Inc. press release dated August 22, 2008 |
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