UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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, 2011
BALL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Indiana |
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001-07349 |
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35-0160610 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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10 Longs Peak Drive, P.O. Box 5000, Broomfield, Colorado |
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80021-2510 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (303) 469-3131
Not Applicable
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
In connection with the issuance of securities pursuant to the registration statement on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-157537 and 333-157537-01 through -27), filed on February 26, 2009, and Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 thereto, filed on August 10, 2009, Ball Corporation is filing legal opinions and consents as Exhibits 5.1, 5.2 and 23.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Description |
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5.1 |
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Opinion of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP relating to the issuance of 6.75% Senior Notes due 2020. |
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5.2 |
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Opinion of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP relating to the issuance of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2021. |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 5.2). |
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.
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Dated: May 3, 2011 |
BALL CORPORATION | |
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By: |
/s/ Charles E. Baker |
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Name: |
Charles E. Baker |
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Title: |
Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant |
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Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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5.1 |
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Opinion of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP relating to the issuance of 6.75% Senior Notes due 2020. |
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5.2 |
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Opinion of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP relating to the issuance of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2021. |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 5.2). |