8-K

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): July 24, 2008

PGT, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

000-52059	20-0634715
(Commission File Number)	IRS Employer Identification No.)

1070 Technology Drive, North Venice, Florida 34275

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

(941) 480-1600

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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)

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[ ] 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))

ITEM 8.01.  Other Events.

On July 24, 2008, PGT, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its board of directors had declared a special dividend consisting of rights to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an aggregate value of approximately $30 million to all holders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on August 4, 2008 (the “Rights Offering”).

Pursuant to the Rights Offering, the Company will distribute to each holder of record of its common stock, at no charge, one non-transferable subscription right for every four shares of common stock such holder owns as of close of business on August 4, 2008.  Each whole subscription right will entitle its holder to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock at the subscription price of $4.20 per share.  The Company expects to distribute the subscription rights to stockholders on or about August 6, 2008, after the registration statement relating to the Rights Offering is declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Rights Offering will expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on September 4, 2008, unless extended.

A copy of the press release announcing the record date for stockholders entitled to participate in the Rights Offering is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 (d)           Exhibits.

See Exhibit Index.

Forward-looking Statements

Statements in this report and the exhibits hereto which are not purely historical facts or which necessarily depend upon future events, including statements about forecasted financial performance or other statements about anticipations, beliefs, expectations, hopes, intentions, or strategies for the future, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to PGT, Inc. on the date this release was submitted.  PGT, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.  Any forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in the forward-looking statements, including risks or uncertainties related to the Company’s revenues and operating results’ being highly dependent on, among other things, the homebuilding industry, aluminum prices, and the economy.  PGT, Inc. may not succeed in addressing these and other risks.  Further information regarding factors that could affect our financial and other results can be found in Part 1, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 (File No. 000-52059) filed with the

Securities and Exchange Commission.  Consequently, all forward-looking statements in this report and the attachment and exhibit hereto are qualified by the factors, risks, and uncertainties contained therein.

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.

	PGT, INC.
	By:	/s/   Mario Ferrucci III
		Name:	Mario Ferrucci III
		Title:	Vice President, General Counsel, and
			Secretary
Dated:  July 24, 2008

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release of PGT, Inc., dated July 24, 2008.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PGT ANNOUNCES RIGHTS OFFERING

NORTH VENICE, Fla., July 24, 2008.--(PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network)-- PGT, Inc. (Nasdaq:  PGTI) announced today that its board of directors declared a special dividend consisting of rights to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock with an aggregate value of approximately $30 million.

“We have a long history of successfully outperforming the overall housing market, particularly in down periods where a differentiated product offering and high levels of service make a substantial difference.  Equity capital raised in this rights offering will help us continue our market share gains and drive strong performance through geographic expansion, new product introductions and improved manufacturing capabilities,” said Rod Hershberger, President and Chief Executive Officer of PGT.  “The proceeds from this offering, together with the cash we have today, provide us with ample flexibility to continue outperforming the market and expand our business.” In addition to a debt repayment PGT recently made in the second quarter from operating cash flow, a portion of the net proceeds from the rights offering will be used to repay indebtedness and effectuate the previously announced amendment to PGT’s Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.  This amendment, among other things, relaxes certain financial covenants and provides the Company with greater financial and operating flexibility.

PGT will distribute to each holder of record of the Company’s common stock as of close of business on August 4, 2008, at no charge, one non-transferable subscription right for every four shares of common stock.  Each whole subscription right will entitle its holder to purchase one share of PGT’s common stock at the subscription price of $4.20 per share.  PGT expects to distribute the subscription rights to stockholders on or about August 6, 2008, after the registration statement relating to the rights offering is declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The rights offering will expire at 5:00 p.m. on September 4, 2008, unless extended by PGT’s board of directors.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective.  These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.  This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. The rights offering will be made only by means of a prospectus.  When available, copies of the prospectus may be obtained from PGT, Inc., 1070 Technology Drive, North Venice, Florida 34275, Tel.: (941) 480-1600, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

About PGT:

PGT® pioneered the U.S. impact-resistant window and door industry and today is the nation’s leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors. PGT is one of the largest window and door manufacturers in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company employs approximately 1,500 at its manufacturing, glass laminating and tempering plants, and delivery fleet facilities in Venice, FL., and Salisbury, NC. Sold through a network of over 1,300 independent distributors, the company’s total line of custom windows and doors is now available throughout the eastern United States, the Gulf Coast and in a growing international market. PGT’s product line includes PGT® Aluminum and Vinyl Windows and Doors; WinGuard® Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors; PGT® Architectural Systems; and Eze-Breeze® Sliding Panels. PGT Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of PGT, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGTI).

The PGT, Inc. logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4199

Forward-looking Statements

Statements in this news release and the schedules hereto which are not purely historical facts or which necessarily depend upon future events, including statements about forecasted financial performance or other statements about anticipations, beliefs, expectations, hopes, intentions, or strategies for the future, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to PGT, Inc. on the date this release was submitted.  PGT, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.  Any forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in the forward-looking statements, including risks or uncertainties related to the Company’s revenues and operating results’ being highly dependent on, among other things, the homebuilding industry, aluminum prices, and the economy.  PGT, Inc. may not succeed in addressing these and other risks.  Further information regarding factors that could affect our financial and other results can be found in the risk factors section of PGT, Inc.’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, all forward-looking statements in this release are qualified by the factors, risks, and uncertainties contained therein.

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SOURCE: PGT, Inc.

PGT, Inc.

Jeffrey T. Jackson, EVP/CFO

941-486-0100, ext. 22786

jjackson@pgtindustries.com