SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): July 8, 2008
International Wire Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
000-51043 (Commission File Number) |
43-1705942 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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12 Masonic Ave., Camden, NY (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
13316 (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (315) 245-3800
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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Item 7.01 |
Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On July 8, 2008, International Wire Group, Inc. announced that it has retained Jefferies & Company, Inc. as its exclusive financial advisor to assist in evaluating strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the Company. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated July 8, 2008, issued by International Wire Group, Inc. |
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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.
INTERNATIONAL WIRE GROUP, INC.
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Date: July 8, 2008 |
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/s/ Glenn J. Holler | |
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Name: |
Glenn J. Holler |
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Title: |
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated July 8, 2008, issued by International Wire Group, Inc. |
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