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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): |
October 2, 2017 |
Ferro Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio |
1-584 |
34-0217820 |
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_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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6060 Parkland Boulevard Suite 250, Mayfield Heights, Ohio |
44124 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
216-875-5600 |
Not Applicable
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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))
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
[ ] Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 2, 2017, Ferro Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that it has (i) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Endeka Group and (ii) acquired a majority interest in Gardenia Quimica. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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Exhibit No. |
Exhibit Description |
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99.1 |
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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Ferro Corporation |
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Date: October 2, 2017 |
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/s/ Mark H. Duesenberg |
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Name: Mark H. Duesenberg |
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Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1 |