Sonoco Products Company
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): April 17, 2008
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Commission File No. 0-516
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Incorporated under the laws
of South Carolina
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I.R.S. Employer Identification
No. 57-0248420 |
1 N. Second St.
Hartsville, South Carolina 29550
Telephone: 843/383-7000
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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Section 2 – Financial Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 17, 2008, Sonoco Products Company issued a news release reporting the financial
results of the Company for the quarter ended March 30, 2008. 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 2008 First Quarter Earnings Release
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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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SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
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| Date: April 17, 2008 |
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/s/ C.J. Hupfer
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C.J. Hupfer |
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SeniorVice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99
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Registrant’s 2008 First Quarter Earnings Release |
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