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 5, 2016


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))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Section 8—Other Events

Item 8.01.    Other Events.

On May 5, 2016, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.17 per share, payable on June 15, 2016 to the holders of record of common stock of the Registrant on June 1, 2016.  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 5, 2016 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 5, 2016

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS




Exhibit No.                                                                                                                          Description

99.1                   Press Release dated May 5, 2016 announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.

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