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): August 13, 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 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 13, 2003 regarding a
plant closing and related revision to third quarter
and full year 2003 earnings estimates for related
rationalization charges.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 13, 2003, the registrant issued a press release regarding a plant
closing and related revision to its third quarter and full year 2003 earnings
estimates for related rationalization charges. A copy of this press release is
furnished pursuant to Item 9 and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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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/ Anthony J. Allott
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Anthony J. Allott
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: August 14, 2003
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 13, 2003 regarding a
plant closing and related revision to third quarter
and full year 2003 earnings estimates for related
rationalization charges.
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