UNITED STATES

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): February 3, 2016

ACME UNITED CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Connecticut 001-07698 06-0236700
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission file number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

  

55 Walls Drive, Fairfield, Connecticut

 

06824

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 254-6060

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 1.01. REGISTRANT’S BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS.

On February 1, 2016, Acme United Corporation issued a press release announcing that it has acquired the assets of Vogel Capital, Inc., d/b/a Diamond Machining Technology (“DMT”) for $7.0 million in cash. Based in Marlborough, MA, DMT is a leader in sharpening tools for knives, scissors, chisels, and other cutting tools. Additional information related to the acquisition and DMT can be found in the Company’s press release dated February 1, 2016. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.

(c)       Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number Description
   
99.1 Press release dated February 1, 2016.

 

 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.

 

ACME UNITED CORPORATION
     
 By /s/  Walter C. Johnsen  
  Walter C. Johnsen  
  Chairman and  
  Chief Executive Officer  
     
Dated: February 3, 2016
     
     
     
By /s/  Paul G. Driscoll  
  Paul G. Driscoll  
  Vice President and  
  Chief Financial Officer  
     
Dated: February 3, 2016

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EXHIBIT INDEX

  Exhibit Number Description
     
  99.1 Press release dated February 1, 2016.

 

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