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): May 10, 2004
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 5. Other Events.
On May 10, 2004, the registrant announced that it was initiating a search for a
new Chief Financial Officer and that Anthony J. Allott, its current Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be promoted to President of the
registrant upon successful conclusion of such search. The registrant also
indicated that D. Greg Horrigan, its current President, will become Co-Chairman
of the Board with R. Philip Silver, the registrant's current Chairman of the
Board, and that both Messrs. Silver and Horrigan will continue in their Co-Chief
Executive Officer roles. For additional information regarding this announcement,
refer to Exhibit 99.1 filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated May 10, 2004 announcing the
initiation of a search for a new Chief Financial
Officer and the promotion of Anthony J. Allott to
President upon successful conclusion of such search.
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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/ Frank W. Hogan, III
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Frank W. Hogan, III
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Date: May 11, 2004
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated May 10, 2004 announcing the
initiation of a search for a new Chief Financial
Officer and the promotion of Anthony J. Allott to
President upon successful conclusion of such search.
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