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 20, 2016
LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina | 1-7898 | 56-0578072 | ||||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||||
1000 Lowe’s Blvd., Mooresville, NC | 28117 | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | ||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (704) 758-1000 | ||
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Item 2.01. | Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. |
On May 20, 2016, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of all closing conditions, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (“Lowe’s”) completed its previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of RONA inc. (“RONA”) in a transaction valued at C$3.2 billion (US$2.4 billion).
Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On May 20, 2016, Lowe’s issued a press release announcing the completion of its acquisition of RONA. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.
The information in Item 8.01 of this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished, not filed. Accordingly, the information in Item 8.01 of this report will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Lowe’s under the Securities Act of 1933 unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference. The furnishing of the information in Item 8.01 of this report is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by Lowe’s that the information in this report is material or complete, or that investors should consider this information before making an investment decision with respect to any security of Lowe’s.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibit. |
99.1 | Press Release, dated May 20, 2016, announcing the completion of Lowe’s acquisition of RONA |
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.
LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC. | |||
Date: May 24, 2016 | By: | /s/ Ross W. McCanless | |
Ross W. McCanless General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer | |||
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated May 20, 2016, announcing the completion of Lowe’s acquisition of RONA | |