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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): |
June 1, 2016 |
Ferro Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio |
1-584 |
34-0217820 |
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6060 Parkland Boulevard Suite 250, Mayfield Heights, Ohio |
44124 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
216-875-5600 |
Not Applicable
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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:
[ ] 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))
Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 1, 2016, Ferro Corporation issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that it has purchased 100% of the equity of privately held Pinturas Benicarló, S.L. (“Pinturas”) for €15.0 million in cash, on a cash-free and debt-free basis, subject to working capital and other adjustments.
A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference. The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
Press Release |
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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Ferro Corporation |
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By: |
/s/ Jeffrey L. Rutherford |
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Name: Jeffrey L. Rutherford |
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Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
June 2, 2016
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release |