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): | June 6, 2017 |
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-6770 | 25-0790410 |
(State or other | (Commission File | (IRS Employer |
jurisdiction of | Number) | Identification No.) |
incorporation) | ||
8285 Tournament Drive, Suite 150 Memphis, Tennessee | 38125 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (901) 753-3200 |
Registrant’s Former Name or Address, if changed since last report: | N/A |
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Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On June 6, 2017, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the acquisition of PexCor Manufacturing Company Inc. and HeatLink Group Inc. effective May 31, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
99.1 | Press release, dated June 6, 2017, Mueller Industries, Inc. Announces Acquisition of PexCor and HeatLink Companies. | |
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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.
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. | |||
By: | /s/ ANTHONY J. STEINRIEDE | ||
Name: | Anthony J. Steinriede | ||
Title: | Vice President - Corporate Controller | ||
Date: June 6, 2017 | |||
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press release, dated June 6, 2017. |
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Exhibit 99.1
Mueller Industries, Inc. Announces Acquisition of PexCor and HeatLink Companies
Memphis, Tenn., June 6, 2017 -- Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) is pleased to announce the acquisition of PexCor Manufacturing Company Inc. and HeatLink Group Inc., effective May 31, 2017. The Calgary, Canada based companies produce and sell a complete line of products for PEX plumbing and radiant systems.
We are especially pleased to advise that the companies’ founders, Manfred and Garry Schmidt, will continue to lead the businesses and seek to expand the technical capabilities and geographical reach of PexCor / HeatLink systems.
The acquisitions support Mueller’s strategic plan to grow and strengthen its flow control product offerings in the area of pressure plastics.
Mueller Industries, Inc. is an industrial manufacturer that specializes in copper and copper alloy manufacturing while also producing goods made from aluminum, steel, and plastics. It is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and comprises a network of operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, South Korea, and China. Its products include tubing, fittings, valves, vessels, and related items for plumbing and HVACR related piping systems, as well as rod, forgings, extrusions, and various components for OEM applications. Products are distributed into sectors such as building construction, appliance, defense, energy, and automotive.
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Statements in this release that are not strictly historical may be “forward-looking” statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These include economic and currency conditions, continued availability of raw materials and energy, market demand, pricing, competitive and technological factors, and the availability of financing, among others, as set forth in the Company's SEC filings. The words “outlook,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “target,” “encourage,” “anticipate,” “appear,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. The Company has no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this report.
CONTACT: Jeffrey A. Martin, (901) 753-3226
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