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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): July 20, 2017
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Commission File No. 001-11261
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Incorporated under the laws | | I.R.S. Employer Identification |
of South Carolina | | No. 57-0248420 |
1 N. Second St.
Hartsville, South Carolina 29550
Telephone: 843/383-7000
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
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:
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[ ] | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 20, 2017, Sonoco Products Company issued a news release reporting the financial results of the Company for the quarter ended July 2, 2017. A copy of that release is attached as an exhibit hereto.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibit 99 - Registrant’s 2017 Second Quarter Earnings Release
SIGNATURE
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: July 20, 2017 | | | | By: | | /s/ Barry L. Saunders |
| | | | | | Barry L. Saunders |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99 | | Registrant’s 2017 Second Quarter Earnings Release |