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): May 3, 2018
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
       000-22117
06-1269834
(State or other jurisdiction
 (Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
 File Number)
Identification No.)

 
4 Landmark Square, Stamford, Connecticut
06901
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
  
(203) 975-7110
 
 
N/A
(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))

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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

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 provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐


Section 8—Other Events

Item 8.01.    Other Events.

On May 3, 2018, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.10 per share, payable on June 15, 2018 to the holders of record of common stock of the Registrant on June 1, 2018.  For additional information regarding this announcement, refer to Exhibit 99.1 filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.


Section 9—Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits

Exhibit No.        Description

99.1
                                 Press Release dated May 3, 2018 announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.

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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                         
Frank W. Hogan, III
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
  and Secretary

Date:  May 4, 2018
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS




Exhibit No. Description

99.1
                                Press Release dated May 3, 2018 announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
 
 
 
 
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