10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

OR

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________________ to ________________

Commission file number  000-22117

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	06-1269834
(State or other jurisdiction	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)
4 Landmark Square
Stamford, Connecticut	06901
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(203) 975-7110

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [ X ]   No [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes [ X ]   No [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  [ X ]	Accelerated filer  [   ]
Non-accelerated filer  [   ]  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company  [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes [   ]   No [ X ]

As of October 31, 2013, the number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, was 63,415,444.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
	Page No.
Part I.  Financial Information	3
Item 1.    Financial Statements	3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and December 31, 2012	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012	4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012	5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012	6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012	7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	26
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures	26
Part II.  Other Information	27
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	27
Item 6.    Exhibits	28
Signatures	29
Exhibit Index	30

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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

	Sept. 30, 2013			Sept. 30, 2012			Dec. 31, 2012
	(unaudited)			(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	134,473		$	422,525		$	465,608
Trade accounts receivable, net	587,669			597,678			326,691
Inventories	544,519			561,511			515,927
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	65,148			51,628			70,261
Total current assets	1,331,809			1,633,342			1,378,487
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,052,382			1,092,610			1,098,809
Goodwill	514,254			503,240			510,836
Other intangible assets, net	166,358			173,916			171,917
Other assets, net	138,296			138,848			133,494
	$	3,203,099		$	3,541,956		$	3,293,543
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Revolving loans and current portion of long-term debt	$	225,732		$	423,274		$	255,349
Trade accounts payable	247,404			254,565			318,669
Accrued payroll and related costs	65,364			71,013			62,144
Accrued liabilities	78,703			81,762			66,397
Total current liabilities	617,203			830,614			702,559
Long-term debt	1,574,196			1,566,427			1,415,967
Other liabilities	382,287			408,575			421,374
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	876			876			876
Paid-in capital	210,739			202,707			204,449
Retained earnings	1,155,507			999,603			1,020,543
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(106,219		)	(104,780		)	(109,913		)
Treasury stock	(631,490		)	(362,066		)	(362,312		)
Total stockholders’ equity	629,413			736,340			753,643
	$	3,203,099		$	3,541,956		$	3,293,543

See accompanying notes.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30, 2013		Sept. 30, 2012		Sept. 30, 2013		Sept. 30, 2012
Net sales	$	1,167,921	$	1,139,547	$	2,843,691	$	2,729,516
Cost of goods sold	980,096		960,776		2,416,433		2,321,371
Gross profit	187,825		178,771		427,258		408,145
Selling, general and administrative expenses	50,634		44,291		154,754		135,503
Rationalization charges	1,332		2,048		3,616		5,809
Income from operations	135,859		132,432		268,888		266,833
Interest and other debt expense before loss on early    extinguishment of debt	16,982		16,005		47,776		47,622
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	—		—		2,068		38,704
Interest and other debt expense	16,982		16,005		49,844		86,326
Income before income taxes	118,877		116,427		219,044		180,507
Provision for income taxes	41,702		37,770		56,907		58,520
Net income	$	77,175	$	78,657	$	162,137	$	121,987
Earnings per share:
Basic net income per share	$	1.22	$	1.13	$	2.51	$	1.75
Diluted net income per share	$	1.21	$	1.13	$	2.50	$	1.74
Dividends per share	$	0.14	$	0.12	$	0.42	$	0.36
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic	63,449		69,375		64,522		69,679
Effect of dilutive securities	415		310		389		305
Diluted	63,864		69,685		64,911		69,984

See accompanying notes.

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 SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30, 2013		Sept. 30, 2012			Sept. 30, 2013			Sept. 30, 2012
Net income	$	77,175	$	78,657		$	162,137		$	121,987
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Changes in net prior service credit and actuarial losses	1,958		1,557			5,717			5,259
Change in fair value of derivatives	152		(587		)	3,013			(965		)
Foreign currency translation	11,553		15,728			(5,036		)	6,208
Other comprehensive income	13,663		16,698			3,694			10,502
Comprehensive income	$	90,838	$	95,355		$	165,831		$	132,489

See accompanying notes.

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 SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	2013			2012
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income	$	162,137		$	121,987
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash     provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	127,087			125,161
Rationalization charges	3,616			5,809
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	2,068			38,704
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(444		)	(1,429		)
Other changes that provided (used) cash, net of effects from acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable, net	(258,090		)	(239,154		)
Inventories	(25,022		)	10,841
Trade accounts payable	492			(7,308		)
Accrued liabilities	10,520			4,874
Contributions to domestic pension benefit plans	—			(76,000		)
Other, net	(21,325		)	10,552
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,039			(5,963		)
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired	(6,000		)	(317,546		)
Capital expenditures	(79,950		)	(84,739		)
Proceeds from asset sales	6,722			1,456
Net cash used in investing activities	(79,228		)	(400,829		)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving loans	655,685			651,299
Repayments under revolving loans	(531,118		)	(325,922		)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	304,981			526,550
Repayments of long-term debt	(306,444		)	(284,204		)
Debt issuance costs	(5,700		)	(9,847		)
Changes in outstanding checks - principally vendors	(73,454		)	(66,178		)
Dividends paid on common stock	(27,173		)	(25,371		)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	—			195
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	444			1,429
Repurchase of common stock under stock plan	(2,560		)	(1,872		)
Repurchase of common stock under share repurchase authorization	(267,607		)	(33,863		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(252,946		)	432,216
Cash and cash equivalents:
Net (decrease) increase	(331,135		)	25,424
Balance at beginning of year	465,608			397,101
Balance at end of period	$	134,473		$	422,525
Interest paid, net	$	37,513		$	38,457
Income taxes paid, net	89,344			55,858

See accompanying notes.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

(Dollars and shares in thousands)

(Unaudited)

											Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Common Stock																Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares Outstanding		Par Value		Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings						Treasury Stock
Balance at December 31, 2011	69,884		$	875	$	196,626		$	902,987		$	(115,282	)	$	(327,212	)	$	657,994
Net income	—		—		—			121,987			—			—			121,987
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—			—			10,502			—			10,502
Dividends declared on common stock	—		—		—			(25,371		)	—			—			(25,371		)
Stock compensation expense	—		—		5,283			—			—			—			5,283
Stock option exercises, including tax benefit of $580	36		1		774			—			—			—			775
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, including tax benefit of $905	89		—		24			—			—			(991		)	(967		)
Repurchases of common stock	(799	)	—		—			—			—			(33,863		)	(33,863		)
Balance at September 30, 2012	69,210		$	876	$	202,707		$	999,603		$	(104,780	)	$	(362,066	)	$	736,340
Balance at December 31, 2012	69,204		$	876	$	204,449		$	1,020,543		$	(109,913	)	$	(362,312	)	$	753,643
Net income	—		—		—			162,137			—			—			162,137
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—			—			3,694			—			3,694
Dividends declared on common stock	—		—		—			(27,173		)	—			—			(27,173		)
Stock compensation expense	—		—		6,835			—			—			—			6,835
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, including tax benefit of $444	90		—		(545		)	—			—			(1,571		)	(2,116		)
Repurchases of common stock	(5,879	)	—		—			—			—			(267,607		)	(267,607		)
Balance at September 30, 2013	63,415		$	876	$	210,739		$	1,155,507		$	(106,219	)	$	(631,490	)	$	629,413

See accompanying notes.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

Note 1.               Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation.The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Silgan Holdings Inc., or Silgan, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation.  The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.

The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2012 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.

You should read the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. We review goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment as of July 1 each year and more frequently if circumstances indicate a possible impairment. We determined that our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired in our annual 2013 assessment performed during the third quarter.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement.  In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update which amends the guidance for reporting reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income.  This amendment requires us to present information that is significant about reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in one footnote and, in some cases, cross-reference to related footnote disclosures.  This amendment was effective for us on January 1, 2013.  Our adoption of this amendment did not have an effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  See Note 3 for the required disclosures.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

Note 2.               Rationalization Charges

As part of our plans to rationalize certain facilities, we have established reserves for employee severance and benefits and plant exit costs.  Activity in our rationalization reserves since December 31, 2012 is summarized as follows:

	Employee Severance and Benefits			Plant Exit Costs			Non-Cash Asset Write-Down			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	3,231		$	1,698		$	—		$	4,929
Activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013
Prior years’ rationalization plan reserves established	161			816			178			1,155
Prior years’ rationalization plan reserves utilized	(1,706		)	(933		)	(178		)	(2,817		)
2013 rationalization plan reserves established	1,760			523			178			2,461
2013 rationalization plan reserves utilized	(1,490		)	(523		)	(178		)	(2,191		)
Total activity	(1,275		)	(117		)	—			(1,392		)
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	1,956		$	1,581		$	—		$	3,537

Rationalization reserves as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as accrued liabilities.  Total future cash spending of $7.0 million is expected for our outstanding rationalization plans in the current year and thereafter.

2013 Rationalization Plans

In the first quarter of 2013, we announced plans to exit our Crystal City, Texas metal container manufacturing facility and to downsize our Sacramento, California metal container manufacturing facility.  Our plans include the termination of approximately 40 employees and other related plant exit costs.  The total estimated costs for these rationalizations of $1.6 million consist of $0.9 million for employee severance and benefits, $0.6 million for plant exit costs and $0.1 million for the non-cash write-down in carrying value of assets.  Through September 30, 2013, we recognized a total of $1.4 million of costs, which consisted of $0.8 million of employee severance and benefits, $0.5 million for plant exit costs and $0.1 million for the non-cash write-down in carrying value of assets.  Remaining expenses and cash expenditures of $0.2 million each are expected in 2013.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

Note 3.               Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss is reported in our Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.  Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:

	Unrecognized Net Defined Benefit Plan Costs			Change in Fair Value of Derivatives			Foreign Currency Translation			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(105,675	)	$	(7,727	)	$	3,489		$	(109,913	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	318			260			(5,036		)	(4,458		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other     comprehensive loss	5,399			2,753			—			8,152
Other comprehensive income	5,717			3,013			(5,036		)	3,694
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(99,958	)	$	(4,714	)	$	(1,547	)	$	(106,219	)

The amounts reclassified to earnings from the unrecognized net defined benefit plan costs component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were losses of $3.2 million and $8.7 million, respectively, excluding an income tax benefit of $1.2 million and $3.3 million, respectively.  Amortization of actuarial losses (gains) and prior service cost (credit) is a component of net periodic benefit cost.  See Note 7 for further information.

The amount reclassified to earnings from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were net losses of $1.7 million and $4.4 million, respectively, excluding an income tax benefit of $0.6 million and $1.6 million, respectively.  These net losses included $1.6 million and $4.4 million of losses related to our interest rate swap agreements which were recorded in interest and other debt expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

Foreign currency losses related to our net investment hedges included in the foreign currency translation component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $10.0 million and $5.3 million, respectively, excluding an income tax benefit of $3.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

See Note 6 which includes a discussion of derivative instruments and hedging activities.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

Note 4.               Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

	Sept. 30, 2013			Sept. 30, 2012			Dec. 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Raw materials	$	163,129		$	170,350		$	167,097
Work-in-process	117,559			115,282			108,385
Finished goods	353,426			358,319			330,077
Other	13,296			13,497			13,259
	647,410			657,448			618,818
Adjustment to value inventory    at cost on the LIFO method	(102,891		)	(95,937		)	(102,891		)
	$	544,519		$	561,511		$	515,927

Note 5.               Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

	Sept. 30, 2013		Sept. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Bank debt
Bank revolving loans	$	98,395	$	320,000	$	—
U.S. term loans	364,000		520,000		520,000
Canadian term loans	66,784		82,571		81,389
Euro term loans	316,317		432,686		443,406
Other foreign bank revolving and term loans	154,432		134,444		126,521
Total bank debt	999,928		1,489,701		1,171,316
5% Senior Notes	500,000		500,000		500,000
5½% Senior Notes	300,000		—		—
Total debt	1,799,928		1,989,701		1,671,316
Less current portion	225,732		423,274		255,349
	$	1,574,196	$	1,566,427	$	1,415,967

At September 30, 2013, amounts expected to be repaid within one year consisted of $98.4 million of bank revolving loans under our senior secured credit facility, or the Credit Agreement, and $127.3 million of foreign bank revolving and term loans.

In the first quarter of 2013, we prepaid essentially all term loan amortization payments due in 2013 and 2014 under the Credit Agreement, consisting of $156.0 million of U.S. term loans, €100.5 million of Euro term loans and Cdn $12.2 million of Canadian term loans, aggregating U.S. denominated $300.9 million.  In connection with these prepayments, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.1 million.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

5½ % Senior Notes

On September 9, 2013, we issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of our 5½% Senior Notes due 2022, or the 5½% Notes, at 100 percent of their principal amount. The 5½% Notes are general unsecured obligations of Silgan, ranking equal in right of payment with Silgan’s unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness, including our 5% Senior Notes due 2020, or the 5% Notes, and ahead of Silgan’s subordinated debt, if any. The 5½% Notes are effectively subordinated to Silgan’s secured debt to the extent of the assets securing such debt and effectively subordinated to all obligations of subsidiaries of Silgan. Interest on the 5½% Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year beginning February 1, 2014, and the 5½% Notes mature on February 1, 2022. Net proceeds from the issuance of the 5½% Notes were used to repay outstanding bank revolving loans under the Credit Agreement.

The 5½% Notes are redeemable, at the option of Silgan, in whole or in part, at any time after August 1, 2017 at the following redemption prices (expressed in percentages of principal amount) plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date if redeemed during the twelve month period commencing August 1 of the years set forth below:

Year	Redemption Price
2017	102.750%
2018	101.375%
2019 and thereafter	100.000%

In addition, prior to August 1, 2016, we may redeem up to 35 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the 5½% Notes from the proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 105 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. We may also redeem the 5½% Notes, in whole or in part, prior to August 1, 2017 at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of their principal amount plus a make-whole premium as provided in the indenture for the 5½% Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.

Upon the occurrence of a change of control, as defined in the indenture for the 5½% Notes, Silgan is required to make an offer to purchase the 5½% Notes at a purchase price equal to 101 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.

The indenture for the 5½% Notes contains covenants which are generally less restrictive than those under the Credit Agreement and substantially similar to those under the indenture for the 5% Notes.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

Note 6.               Financial Instruments

The financial instruments recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, debt obligations and swap agreements.  Due to their short-term maturity, the carrying amounts of trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable approximate their fair market values.  The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our other financial instruments at September 30, 2013:

	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	134,473	$	134,473
Liabilities:
Bank debt	$	999,928	$	999,928
5% Notes	500,000		498,700
5½% Notes	300,000		292,314
Interest rate swap agreements	8,187		8,187
Natural gas swap agreements	272		272

Fair Value Measurements

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price).  GAAP classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into a hierarchy consisting of three levels.  Level 1 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  Level 2 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.  Level 3 inputs represent unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.  Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

The financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 consist of our cash and cash equivalents, interest rate swap agreements and natural gas swap agreements.  We measured the fair value of cash and cash equivalents using Level 1 inputs.  We measured the fair value of the swap agreements using the income approach.  The fair value of the swap agreements reflects the estimated amounts that we would pay or receive based on the present value of the expected cash flows derived from market interest rates and prices.  As such, these derivative instruments are classified within Level 2.

Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value

Our bank debt, 5% Notes and 5½% Notes are recorded at historical amounts in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, as we have not elected to measure them at fair value.  We measured the fair value of our variable rate bank debt using the market approach based on Level 2 inputs.  The fair values of the 5% Notes and 5½% Notes were estimated based on quoted market prices, a Level 1 input.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Our derivative financial instruments are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values.  Changes in fair values of derivatives are recorded in each period in earnings or comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

We utilize certain derivative financial instruments to manage a portion of our interest rate and natural gas cost exposures.  We limit our use of derivative financial instruments to interest rate and natural gas swap agreements.  We do not engage in trading or other speculative uses of these financial instruments.  For a financial instrument to qualify as a hedge, we must be exposed to interest rate or price risk, and the financial instrument must reduce the exposure and be designated as a hedge.  Financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a high correlation between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period.

We utilize certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk.  Net investment hedges that qualify for hedge accounting result in the recognition of foreign currency gains or losses, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income.  We generally do not utilize external derivative financial instruments to manage our foreign currency exchange rate risk.

Our interest rate and natural gas swap agreements are accounted for as cash flow hedges.  During the first nine months of 2013, our hedges were fully effective. The fair value of our outstanding swap agreements in effect at September 30, 2013 was recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as a net liability of $8.5 million, of which $6.6 million was included in accrued liabilities and $1.9 million was included in other liabilities.

The amount reclassified to earnings from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were losses, net of income taxes, of $1.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively.  We estimate that we will reclassify losses of $3.8 million, net of income taxes, from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the next twelve months.  The actual amount that will be reclassified to earnings will vary from this amount as a result of changes in market conditions.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

We have entered into U.S. dollar and Euro interest rate swap agreements to manage a portion of our exposure to interest rate fluctuations.  At September 30, 2013, the aggregate notional principal amount of our outstanding interest rate swap agreements was $291.6 million (non-U.S. dollar agreements have been translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date).  The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our interest rate swap agreements is recorded in interest and other debt expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, net payments under our interest rate swap agreements were $1.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively.  These agreements are with financial institutions which are expected to fully perform under the terms thereof.

Natural Gas Swap Agreements

We have entered into natural gas swap agreements with a major financial institution to manage a portion of our exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices.  At September 30, 2013, the aggregate notional principal amount of our natural gas swap agreements was 457,000 MMBtu of natural gas with fixed prices ranging from $3.695 to $4.548 per MMBtu, which hedges approximately 9 percent of our estimated twelve month exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices.  The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our natural gas swap agreements is recorded in cost of goods sold in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, net payments under our natural gas swap agreements were not significant. These agreements are with a financial institution which is expected to fully perform under the terms thereof.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

In an effort to minimize foreign currency exchange rate risk, we have financed acquisitions of foreign operations primarily with loans borrowed under the Credit Agreement denominated in Euros and Canadian dollars.  In addition, where available, we have borrowed funds in local currency or implemented certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk related to foreign operations.  We have designated substantially all of our Euro denominated borrowings under our Credit Agreement as net investment hedges.  Foreign currency losses related to our net investment hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $10.0 million and $5.3 million, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

Note 7.               Retirement Benefits

The components of the net periodic pension benefit costs are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost	$	3,814		$	3,690		$	11,870		$	11,089
Interest cost	6,809			6,688			20,081			20,517
Expected return on plan assets	(13,092		)	(12,127		)	(39,361		)	(34,441		)
Amortization of prior service cost	490			395			1,339			1,348
Amortization of actuarial losses	3,532			2,950			9,417			9,126
Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,553		$	1,596		$	3,346		$	7,639

The components of the net periodic other postretirement benefits costs are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost	$	139		$	156		$	531		$	611
Interest cost	343			435			1,260			1,575
Amortization of prior service credit	(674		)	(655		)	(2,013		)	(1,963		)
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	(229		)	(138		)	(125		)	4
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	$	(421	)	$	(202	)	$	(347	)	$	227

Note 8.               Income Taxes

Silgan and its subsidiaries file U.S. Federal income tax returns, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, concluded its review of tax years through 2007, and we reached a tentative settlement of all issues with IRS Appeals in March 2013, pending the review of the Joint Committee on Taxation.  We received final acceptance of the settlement from the Joint Committee on Taxation in June 2013, resulting  in the recognition of previously gross unrecognized tax benefits of $27.2 million. We recorded a $19.7 million benefit to the effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 primarily related to this settlement and associated payments. The unrecognized tax benefits included items predating the years under audit as a result of the net operating losses utilized during the period and items arising in the audit period.   These items, primarily related to the timing and character of losses arising from the write-off of intercompany obligations and instruments, were covered by the terms of the closing agreements with the IRS.  As of September 30, 2013, the remaining amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was $25.0 million, which was primarily unrelated to the U.S. federal jurisdiction.  We are currently in discussions with the IRS related to the closing of the examination of the 2008 through 2011 tax years, however we do not expect a material change in the amount of our unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months as the result of the closing of the examination of these tax years.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $12.7 million and $32.8 million, respectively, net of associated tax assets and excluding the federal tax benefit of state taxes, interest and penalties.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

Note 9.               Treasury Stock

At December 31, 2012, we had $350.1 million remaining under authorizations from our Board of Directors for the repurchase of our common stock from time to time through and including December 31, 2014.

On November 19, 2012, we commenced a “modified Dutch auction” tender offer to purchase up to $250.0 million of our common stock.  Pursuant to the tender offer, which expired on February 5, 2013, we purchased 5,524,861 shares of our common stock from our stockholders on February 8, 2013 at a price of $45.25 per share, for a total purchase price of $250.0 million, exclusive of $1.0 million of fees and expenses.  

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we repurchased an additional 354,154 shares of our common stock at an average price per share of $46.90, for a total purchase price of $16.6 million. Accordingly, at September 30, 2013, we had $83.5 million remaining under authorizations from our Board of Directors for the repurchase of our common stock from time to time through and including December 31, 2014.

During the first nine months of 2013, we issued 149,304 treasury shares which had an average cost of $6.63 per share for restricted stock units that vested during the period.  In accordance with the Silgan Holdings Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, we repurchased 58,812 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $43.55 to satisfy minimum employee withholding tax requirements resulting from certain restricted stock units becoming vested.

We account for treasury shares using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost method.  As of September 30, 2013, 24,140,804 shares of our common stock were held in treasury.

Note 10.             Stock-Based Compensation

We currently have one stock-based compensation plan in effect, under which we have issued options and restricted stock units to our officers, other key employees and outside directors.  During the first nine months of 2013, 295,900 restricted stock units were granted to certain of our officers and other key employees.  The fair value of these restricted stock units at the grant date was $12.6 million, which is being amortized ratably over the respective vesting period from the grant date.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

Note 11.             Business Segment Information

Reportable business segment information for the three and nine months ended September 30 is as follows:

	Metal Containers		Closures		Plastic Containers			Corporate			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Net sales	$	831,094	$	185,249	$	151,578		$	—		$	1,167,921
Depreciation and amortization(1)	20,243		8,310		11,765			33			40,351
Rationalization charges	344		988		—			—			1,332
Segment income from operations(2)	108,322		23,053		8,557			(4,073		)	135,859
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Net sales	$	814,111	$	182,730	$	142,706		$	—		$	1,139,547
Depreciation and amortization(1)	21,920		7,900		10,755			22			40,597
Rationalization charges (credit)	1,732		453		(137		)	—			2,048
Segment income from operations(2)(3)	103,453		24,134		6,221			(1,376		)	132,432
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Net sales	$	1,826,026	$	527,835	$	489,830		$	—		$	2,843,691
Depreciation and amortization(1)	63,770		24,862		35,025			100			123,757
Rationalization charges	1,727		1,233		656			—			3,616
Segment income from operations(2)(3)(4)	193,619		55,367		30,431			(10,529		)	268,888
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Net sales	$	1,738,684	$	528,782	$	462,050		$	—		$	2,729,516
Depreciation and amortization(1)	64,926		24,110		31,690			729			121,455
Rationalization charges	1,732		2,594		1,483			—			5,809
Segment income from operations(2)(3)	185,604		65,072		24,201			(8,044		)	266,833

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⁽¹⁾  Depreciation and amortization excludes amortization of debt issuance costs of $1.1 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and amortization of debt issuance costs of $3.3 million and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs of $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽²⁾  Income from operations for Corporate includes costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $1.0 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1.2 million and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽³⁾  Income from operations of the metal containers segment includes new plant start-up costs of $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $0.8 million and $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽⁴⁾  Income from operations of the closures segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 includes a charge of $3.0 million for the remeasurement of net assets in Venezuela due to the devalued official Bolivar exchange rate.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Information at September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the

three and nine months then ended is unaudited)

Total segment income from operations is reconciled to income before income taxes as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Total segment income from operations	$	135,859	$	132,432	$	268,888	$	266,833
Interest and other debt expense	16,982		16,005		49,844		86,326
Income before income taxes	$	118,877	$	116,427	$	219,044	$	180,507

Sales and income from operations of our metal container business and part of our closures business are dependent, in part, upon the fruit and vegetable harvests in the United States and, to a lesser extent, in a variety of national growing regions in Europe.  The size and quality of these harvests varies from year to year, depending in large part upon the weather conditions in applicable regions.  Because of the seasonality of the harvests, we have historically experienced higher unit sales volume in the third quarter of our fiscal year and generated a disproportionate amount of our annual income from operations during that quarter.

Note 12.             Subsequent Event

On October 22, 2013, we acquired Portola Packaging, Inc., or Portola, a leading manufacturer of plastic closures, for an aggregate purchase price of $266 million on a debt-free basis. This business, with sales of approximately $200 million in 2012, operates eight facilities in North America and Europe. We funded the purchase price for this acquisition through revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

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Item 2.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Statements included in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q which are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us and therefore involve a number of uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  As a result, the actual results of our operations or our financial condition could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.

General

We are a leading manufacturer of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products.  We currently produce steel and aluminum containers for human and pet food and general line products; metal, composite and plastic closures for food and beverage products; and custom designed plastic containers, tubes and closures for personal care, food, health care, pharmaceutical, household and industrial chemical, pet care, agricultural chemical, automotive and marine chemical products.  We are a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, a leading worldwide manufacturer of metal, composite and plastic closures for food and beverage products and a leading manufacturer of plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care, household and industrial chemical markets.

Our objective is to increase shareholder value by efficiently deploying capital and management resources to grow our business, reduce operating costs and build sustainable competitive positions, or franchises, and to complete acquisitions that generate attractive cash returns.  We have grown our net sales and income from operations over the years, largely through acquisitions but also through internal growth, and we continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities in the consumer goods packaging market.  If acquisition opportunities are not identified over a longer period of time, we may use our cash flow to repay debt, repurchase shares of our common stock or increase dividends to our stockholders or for other permitted purposes.

On October 22, 2013, we acquired Portola, a leading manufacturer of plastic closures, for an aggregate purchase price of $266 million on a debt-free basis. This business, with sales of approximately $200 million in 2012, operates eight facilities in North America and Europe. We funded the purchase price for this acquisition through revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth certain unaudited income statement data expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Net sales
Metal containers	71.1	%	71.5	%	64.2	%	63.7	%
Closures	15.9		16.0		18.6		19.4
Plastic containers	13.0		12.5		17.2		16.9
Consolidated	100.0		100.0		100.0		100.0
Cost of goods sold	84.0		84.3		85.0		85.0
Gross profit	16.0		15.7		15.0		15.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	4.3		3.9		5.4		5.0
Rationalization charges	0.1		0.2		0.1		0.2
Income from operations	11.6		11.6		9.5		9.8
Interest and other debt expense	1.4		1.4		1.8		3.2
Income before income taxes	10.2		10.2		7.7		6.6
Provision for income taxes	3.6		3.3		2.0		2.1
Net income	6.6	%	6.9	%	5.7	%	4.5	%

Summary unaudited results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are provided below.

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in millions)
Net sales
Metal containers	$	831.1		$	814.1		$	1,826.0		$	1,738.7
Closures	185.2			182.7			527.9			528.8
Plastic containers	151.6			142.7			489.8			462.0
Consolidated	$	1,167.9		$	1,139.5		$	2,843.7		$	2,729.5
Income from operations
Metal containers (1)	$	108.3		$	103.5		$	193.6		$	185.6
Closures (2)	23.1			24.1			55.4			65.1
Plastic containers (3)	8.6			6.2			30.4			24.2
Corporate (4)	(4.1		)	(1.4		)	(10.5		)	(8.1		)
Consolidated	$	135.9		$	132.4		$	268.9		$	266.8

⁽¹⁾ Includes rationalization charges of $0.3 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1.7 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and plant start-up costs of $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $0.8 million and $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽²⁾ Includes a charge of $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 for the remeasurement of net assets in Venezuela due to a currency devaluation and rationalization charges of $1.0 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1.2 million and $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽³⁾ Includes a rationalization credit of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and rationalization charges of $0.7 million and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽⁴⁾ Includes costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $1.0 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1.2 million and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

Overview.  Consolidated net sales were $1,167.9 million in the third quarter of 2013, representing a 2.5 percent increase as compared to the third quarter of 2012 primarily as a result of the inclusion of net sales from acquired operations, the favorable impact of foreign currency translation, an increase in unit volumes in the metal container business, higher average selling prices across all businesses due to the pass through of higher raw material costs and a more favorable mix of products sold in the plastic container business, partially offset by lower unit volumes in the legacy operations of the plastic container business and in the closure business. Income from operations for the third quarter of 2013 of $135.9 million increased by $3.5 million, or 2.6 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012 primarily due to increased unit volumes in the metal container business, the inclusion of acquired operations, a more favorable mix of products sold in the plastic container business, the favorable impact from better absorption of overhead costs due to a smaller reduction in inventory in the third quarter of 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012 in the metal container business, operating cost savings, improved manufacturing efficiencies, lower rationalization charges and new plant start-up costs incurred in 2012. These increases were partially offset by lower volumes in the legacy operations of the plastic container business and in the closure business, a less favorable mix of products sold in the metal container business, the unfavorable impact from the lagged pass through of increases in resin costs, higher corporate expenses and the impact from under absorbed operating costs at the new plants of the metal container business in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Results for the third quarter of 2013 included rationalization charges of $1.3 million and costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $1.0 million.  Results for the third quarter of 2012 included rationalization charges of $2.1 million, new plant start-up costs of $1.4 million and costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $0.8 million. Net income for the third quarter of 2013 was $77.2 million as compared to $78.7 million for the same period in 2012.  Net income per diluted share for the third quarter of 2013 was $1.21 as compared to $1.13 for the same period in 2012.

Net Sales.  The $28.4 million increase in consolidated net sales in the third quarter of 2013 as compared to the third quarter of 2012 was the result of higher net sales across all businesses.

Net sales for the metal container business increased $17.0 million, or 2.1 percent, in the third quarter of 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012.  This increase was primarily the result of an increase in unit volumes, the impact of favorable foreign currency translation of $5.4 million and the pass through of higher raw material costs. While overall unit volumes did increase approximately 2 percent, net sales were negatively impacted by poor fruit and vegetable pack conditions, particularly in the west coast of the U.S. and in central and southern Europe.

Net sales for the closure business increased $2.5 million, or 1.4 percent, in the third quarter of 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012.  This increase was primarily the result of the impact of favorable foreign currency translation of $4.9 million and the pass through of higher raw material costs, partially offset by lower worldwide unit volumes of approximately 4 percent largely due to softness in single-serve beverages as compared to very strong domestic volumes for these products in the third quarter of 2012.

Net sales for the plastic container business in the third quarter of 2013 increased $8.9 million, or 6.2 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012.  This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of approximately 4 percent, an increase in average selling prices due primarily to the pass through of higher raw material costs and a more favorable mix of products sold, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of approximately $1.1 million. The increase in volumes was attributable to the plastic food container operations acquired in August 2012 which more than offset significantly lower volumes in the legacy operations due in part to weaker consumer demand as well as ongoing efforts to rebalance the portfolio of the business.

Gross Profit.  Gross profit margin increased 0.3 percentage points to 16.0 percent in the third quarter of 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012 for the reasons discussed below in “Income from Operations.”

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of consolidated net sales increased 0.4 percentage points to 4.3 percent for the third quarter of 2013 as compared to 3.9 percent for the same period in 2012.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $6.3 million to $50.6 million for the third quarter of 2013 as compared to $44.3 million for the same period in 2012 primarily due to the inclusion of expenses from recent acquisitions and the timing of certain legal matters and acquisition related costs.

Income from Operations.  Income from operations for the third quarter of 2013 increased by $3.5 million, or 2.6 percent, as compared to the third quarter of 2012, while operating margin remained unchanged at 11.6 percent for both periods.

Income from operations of the metal container business for the third quarter of 2013 increased $4.8 million, or 4.6 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012, and operating margin increased to 13.0 percent from 12.7 percent over the same periods.  The increase in income from operations was primarily a result of an increase in unit volumes, the favorable impact from better absorption of overhead costs due to a smaller reduction in inventory in the third quarter of 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012, lower

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rationalization charges and new plant start-up costs incurred in 2012, partially offset by a less favorable mix of products sold and the impact from under absorbed operating costs at the new plants in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Rationalization charges were $0.3 million and $1.7 million in the third quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively. Plant start-up costs were $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2012.

Income from operations of the closure business for the third quarter of 2013 decreased $1.0 million, or 4.1 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012, and operating margin decreased to 12.5 percent from 13.2 percent over the same periods.  The decrease in income from operations was primarily due to a decline in unit volumes, the unfavorable impact from the lagged pass through of increases in resin costs and higher rationalization charges, partially offset by operating cost savings and improved manufacturing efficiencies. Rationalization charges were $1.0 million and $0.5 million in the third quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Income from operations of the plastic container business for the third quarter of 2013 increased $2.4 million, or 38.7 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012, and operating margin increased to 5.7 percent from 4.3 percent over the same periods.  The increase in income from operations was primarily attributable to the inclusion of the plastic food container operations and a more favorable mix of products sold, partially offset by lower volumes in the legacy operations and the unfavorable impact from the lagged pass through of increases in resin costs in the current year quarter as compared to the favorable impact from resin in the prior year quarter.  A rationalization credit of $0.1 million was recognized in the third quarter of 2012.

Interest and Other Debt Expense.  Interest and other debt expense for the third quarter of 2013 increased $1.0 million to $17.0 million as compared to the same period in 2012, primarily due to higher average interest rates as a result of the recent issuance of the 5½% Notes.

Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2013 was 35.1 percent as compared to 32.4 percent in the same period in 2012. The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2012 benefited from the resolution of certain issues with tax authorities and changes to statutory tax rates enacted in certain jurisdictions.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

Overview. Consolidated net sales were $2.84 billion in the first nine months of 2013, representing a 4.2 percent increase as compared to the first nine months of 2012 primarily due to the inclusion of net sales from acquired operations, higher unit volumes in the metal container business, higher average selling prices in all businesses due to the pass through of higher raw material costs, the favorable impact from foreign currency translation and a favorable mix of products sold in the plastic container business, partially offset by lower volumes in the legacy operations of the plastic container business and in the closure business. Income from operations for the first nine months of 2013 of $268.9 million increased by $2.1 million, or 0.8 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012 primarily as a result of an increase in unit volumes in the metal container business, the inclusion of acquired operations, a more favorable mix of products sold in the plastic container business, improved manufacturing efficiencies and lower rationalization charges and new plant start-up costs. These increases were partially offset by the charge for the remeasurement of net assets and the unfavorable operational impact of currency restrictions and the political climate in Venezuela, lower volumes in the legacy operations of the plastic container business and in the closure business, weaker performance in international operations, a less favorable mix of products sold in the metal container business, the unfavorable impact from the lagged pass through of increases in resin costs and the unfavorable comparison of a reduced inventory build as compared to the prior year period in the metal container business. Results for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012 included new plant start-up costs of $0.8 million and $4.3 million, respectively, and costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $1.2 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Rationalization charges were $3.6 million and $5.8 million in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively. Results for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012 included a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.1 million and $38.7 million, respectively. Results for the first nine months of 2013 also included the favorable tax adjustment of $19.7 million primarily as a result of the completion of the IRS audit for periods through 2007. Net income for the first nine months of 2013 was $162.1 million, or $2.50 per diluted share, as compared to $122.0 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, for the same period in 2012.

Net Sales. The $114.2 million increase in consolidated net sales in the first nine months of 2013 as compared to the first nine months of 2012 was due to an increase in net sales in the metal and plastic container businesses, partially offset by a slight decrease in net sales in the closure business.

Net sales for the metal container business increased $87.3 million, or 5.0 percent, in the first nine months of 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in unit volumes, higher average selling prices as a result of the pass through of higher raw material costs and the impact of favorable foreign currency translation of $7.1 million. The increase in unit volumes of approximately 6 percent was primarily due to increased unit volumes for pet food and soup products, sales from the new plants in Eastern Europe and the inclusion of sales from the operations in Turkey which were acquired in July

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2012.

Net sales for the closure business in the first nine months of 2013 decreased $0.9 million, or 0.2 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012. This decrease was primarily the result of lower unit volumes of approximately 3 percent primarily in Venezuela and for single-serve beverages in the U.S., partially offset by the impact of favorable foreign currency translation of $6.7 million and higher average selling prices due to the pass through of higher raw material costs.

Net sales for the plastic container business in the first nine months of 2013 increased $27.8 million, or 6.0 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of approximately 6 percent, a more favorable mix of products sold and higher average selling prices due to the pass through of higher raw material costs, partially offset by the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of $1.7 million. The increase in volumes was attributable to the plastic food container operations which more than offset lower volumes in the legacy operations due in part to weaker customer demand as well as ongoing efforts to rebalance the portfolio of the business.

Gross Profit. Gross profit margin was 15.0 percent for the first nine months of 2013 and 2012 for the reasons discussed below in “Income from Operations.”

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $19.3 million to $154.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $135.5 million for the same period in 2012. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of consolidated net sales increased to 5.4 percent for the first nine months of 2013 as compared to 5.0 percent for the same period in 2012. These increases were primarily due to the inclusion of expenses from recent acquisitions, a charge of $3.0 million recognized for the remeasurement of the net assets in the closure operations in Venezuela to the devalued official Bolivar exchange rate and the timing of certain legal matters and acquisition related costs.

Income from Operations. Income from operations for the first nine months of 2013 increased by $2.1 million, or 0.8 percent, as compared to the first nine months of 2012, while operating margin decreased to 9.5 percent from 9.8 percent over the same periods.

Income from operations of the metal container business for the first nine months of 2013 increased $8.0 million, or 4.3 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012, while operating margin decreased slightly to 10.6 percent from 10.7 percent over the same periods. The increase in income from operations was primarily a result of an increase in unit volumes and lower new plant start-up costs, partially offset by continued economic challenges in Europe, the impact of under absorbed operating costs at the new plants in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, a less favorable mix of products sold and the unfavorable comparison of a reduced inventory build as compared to the prior year period. Plant start-up costs of $0.8 million and $4.3 million were recognized in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively. Rationalization charges of $1.7 million were recognized in the each of the first nine months of 2013 and 2012.

Income from operations of the closure business for the first nine months of 2013 decreased $9.7 million, or 14.9 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012, and operating margin decreased to 10.5 percent from 12.3 percent over the same periods. The decrease in income from operations was primarily due to the $3.0 million charge for the remeasurement of net assets of the Venezuela operations due to the devaluation of the currency, a $5.5 million unfavorable comparative operational impact in Venezuela due to political instability and currency restrictions, lower unit volumes in the U.S. primarily for single-serve beverages and the unfavorable impact from the lagged pass through of increases in resin costs, partially offset by improved manufacturing efficiencies and lower rationalization charges. Rationalization charges of $1.2 million and $2.6 million were recognized in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Income from operations of the plastic container business for the first nine months of 2013 increased $6.2 million, or 25.6 percent, as compared to the same period in 2012, and operating margin increased to 6.2 percent from 5.2 percent over the same periods. These increases were primarily attributable to the inclusion of the plastic food container operations, continued improvement in operating performance, a more favorable mix of products sold and lower rationalization charges, partially offset by lower volumes in the legacy operations and the unfavorable impact from the lagged pass through of increases in resin costs in 2013 as compared to the favorable impact from resin in 2012. Rationalization charges of $0.7 million and $1.5 million were recognized in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Interest and Other Debt Expense. Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt for the first nine months of 2013 increased $0.2 million to $47.8 million as compared to the same period in 2012. This increase was primarily due to higher average debt balances, mostly offset by lower average interest rates. As a result of the prepayment of $300.9 million of term loans under the Credit Agreement in 2013, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $2.1 million for the loss on early extinguishment of debt in the first nine months of 2013. The first nine months of 2012 included a pre-tax charge of $38.7 million for the loss on early extinguishment of debt as a result of the redemption in 2012 of all $250 million of our 7¼% Senior Notes due 2016.

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Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 was 35.0 percent, excluding the $19.7 million favorable tax adjustment primarily related to the completion of tax audits, as compared to 32.4 percent for the first nine months of 2012. The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 was unfavorably impacted by the cumulative adjustment of increases in enacted tax rates in certain foreign countries and the nondeductible portion of the charge for the remeasurement of net assets in Venezuela. The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2012 was favorably impacted by the cumulative adjustment of reductions in enacted tax rates in certain foreign countries and the resolution of certain issues with tax authorities.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Our principal sources of liquidity have been net cash from operating activities and borrowings under our debt instruments, including the Credit Agreement.  Our liquidity requirements arise primarily from our obligations under the indebtedness incurred in connection with our acquisitions and the refinancing of that indebtedness, capital investment in new and existing equipment and the funding of our seasonal working capital needs.

In the first nine months of 2013, we used cash on hand and revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement to prepay essentially all term loan amortization payments due in 2013 and 2014 under the Credit Agreement, consisting of $156.0 million of U.S. term loans, €100.5 million of Euro term loans and Cdn $12.2 million of Canadian term loans, aggregating U.S. denominated $300.9 million.  In connection with these prepayments, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.1 million.  As a result of these prepayments, we have no significant term loan principal amortization payments due under the Credit Agreement until 2015.

On September 9, 2013, we issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of the 5½% Notes. Interest on the 5½% Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year beginning February 1, 2014, and the 5½% Notes mature on February 1, 2022. Net proceeds from the issuance of the 5½% Notes were used to repay outstanding bank revolving loans under the Credit Agreement.

You should also read Note 5 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we used proceeds from the issuance of the 5½% Notes of $300.0 million and other foreign term loans of $5.0 million, net borrowings of revolving loans of $124.6 million, cash and cash equivalents of $331.1 million and cash provided by operating activities of $1.0 million to fund the repayment of $306.4 million of long-term debt (including the repayment of $5.5 million of foreign bank term loans), repurchases of our common stock of $267.6 million, decreases in outstanding checks of $73.5 million, net capital expenditures of $73.2 million, dividends paid on our common stock of $27.2 million, debt issuance costs of $5.7 million related to the 5½% Notes, net payments for stock-based compensation issuances of $2.1 million and the acquisition of closures operations in Australia for $6.0 million.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we used proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $526.6 million and net borrowings of revolving loans of $325.4 million to fund repayments of long-term debt of $284.2 million (including the redemption of our 7¼% Senior Notes for $280.9 million), the acquisitions of the plastic food container operations and the metal container and closures operations in Turkey for an aggregate of $266.5 million, cash used in operations of $6.0 million (including contributions of $76.0 million to our domestic pension benefit plans), decreases in outstanding checks of $66.2 million, net capital expenditures of $83.3 million, deferred payments of purchase price for acquisitions of $51.0 million, repurchases of our common stock of $33.9 million, dividends paid on our common stock of $25.4 million, debt issuance costs of $9.8 million related to the 5% Notes and net payments for stock-based compensation issuances of $0.3 million and to increase cash and cash equivalents by $25.4 million.

At September 30, 2013, we had $98.4 million of revolving loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement.  After taking into account outstanding letters of credit, the available portion of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement at September 30, 2013 was $673.2 million.

Because we sell metal containers and closures used in fruit and vegetable pack processing, we have seasonal sales.  As is common in the industry, we must utilize working capital to build inventory and then carry accounts receivable for some customers beyond the end of the packing season.  Due to our seasonal requirements, which generally peak sometime in the summer or early fall, we may incur short-term indebtedness to finance our working capital requirements.  Our seasonal working capital peak requirements have averaged approximately $350 million, which are generally funded through revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, other foreign bank loans and cash on hand. We may use the available portion of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, after taking

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into account our seasonal needs and outstanding letters of credit, for other general corporate purposes including acquisitions, dividends, stock repurchases and to refinance or repurchase other debt.

We believe that cash generated from operations and funds from borrowings available under the Credit Agreement will be sufficient to meet our expected operating needs, planned capital expenditures, debt service, tax obligations, pension benefit plan contributions, share repurchases and common stock dividends for the foreseeable future.  We continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities in the consumer goods packaging market and may incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, to finance any such acquisition.

We are in compliance with all financial and operating covenants contained in our financing agreements and believe that we will continue to be in compliance during 2013 with all of these covenants.

Rationalization Charges

In the first quarter of 2013, we announced plans to exit our Crystal City, Texas metal container manufacturing facility and to downsize our Sacramento, California metal container manufacturing facility.  Our plans include the termination of approximately 40 employees and other related plant exit costs.  The total estimated costs for these rationalizations of $1.6 million consist of $0.9 million for employee severance and benefits, $0.6 million for plant exit costs and $0.1 million for the non-cash write-down in carrying value of assets.  Through September 30, 2013, we recognized a total of $1.4 million of costs, which consisted of $0.8 million of employee severance and benefits, $0.5 million for plant exit costs and $0.1 million for the non-cash write-down in carrying value of assets.  Remaining expenses and cash expenditures of $0.2 million each are expected in 2013. Estimated savings of approximately $3.5 million in cost of goods sold are expected to be realized from these plans through the end of 2014. These estimated savings will be partly offset by increased costs to supply certain business relocated by a customer to our other facilities.

Under our rationalization plans, we made cash payments of $4.7 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. Total future cash spending of $7.0 million is expected for our outstanding rationalization plans in the current year and thereafter.

You should also read Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

We continually evaluate cost reduction opportunities in our business, including rationalizations of our existing facilities through plant closings and downsizings.  We use a disciplined approach to identify opportunities that generate attractive cash returns.

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Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risks relating to our operations result primarily from changes in interest rates and, with respect to our international metal container and closures operations and our Canadian plastic container operations, from foreign currency exchange rates.  In the normal course of business, we also have risk related to commodity price changes for items such as natural gas.  We employ established policies and procedures to manage our exposure to these risks.  Interest rate, foreign currency and commodity pricing transactions are used only to the extent considered necessary to meet our objectives.  We do not utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.

Information regarding our interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity pricing risk has been disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.  Since such filing, other than the changes discussed in Notes 5 and 6 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, there has not been a material change to our interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity pricing risk or to our policies and procedures to manage our exposure to these risks.

You should also read Notes 5 and 6 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures.  Based upon that evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, these internal controls.

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Part II.  Other Information

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c) Purchases of Equity Securities By the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

The following table provides information about shares of our common stock that we repurchased during the third quarter of 2013:

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
			(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	(d) Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in millions) (1)
	(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
		(b) Average Price Paid per Share
July 1-31, 2013	48,592	$46.65	48,592	$83.5
August 1-31, 2013	—	—	—	$83.5
September 1-30, 2013	—	—	—	$83.5
Total	48,592	$46.65	48,592	$83.5

(1) On August 5, 2011, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase by us of up to $300.0 million of our common stock, inclusive of prior authorizations, from time to time through and including December 31, 2014. On November 19, 2012, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase by us of an additional $100.0 million of our common stock from time to time through and including December 31, 2014.  Prior to the third quarter of 2013, we had repurchased $314.2 million of our common stock pursuant to such authorizations.

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Item 6.  Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
12	Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
31.1	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
31.2	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.1	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.2	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
Dated: November 8, 2013	/s/ Robert B. Lewis
	Robert B. Lewis
	Executive Vice President and
	Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO.	EXHIBIT
12	Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
31.1	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
31.2	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.1	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.2	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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EX-12

Exhibit 12

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Unaudited)

The following table sets forth Silgan Holdings Inc.’s computation of its ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Earnings before fixed charges:
Income before income taxes	$	118,877	$	116,427	$	219,044	$	180,507
Interest and other debt expense (1)	16,982		16,005		49,844		86,326
Interest portion of rental expense	157		128		444		388
Earnings before fixed charges	$	136,016	$	132,560	$	269,332	$	267,221
Fixed charges:
Interest and other debt expense (1)	$	16,982	$	16,005	$	49,844	$	86,326
Interest portion of rental expense	157		128		444		388
Capitalized interest	59		72		206		201
Total fixed charges	$	17,198	$	16,205	$	50,494	$	86,915
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges	7.91		8.18		5.33		3.07

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⁽¹⁾ Includes a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.1 million and $38.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Anthony J. Allott, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 of Silgan Holdings Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  November 8, 2013	/s/ Anthony J. Allott
	Anthony J. Allott
	President and
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Robert B. Lewis, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 of Silgan Holdings Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  November 8, 2013	/s/ Robert B. Lewis
	Robert B. Lewis
	Executive Vice President and
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Silgan Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Quarterly Report”), I, Anthony J. Allott, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

(1) The Quarterly Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Anthony J. Allott

Anthony J. Allott

President and

Chief Executive Officer

November 8, 2013

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Silgan Holdings Inc. and will be retained by Silgan Holdings Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Silgan Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Quarterly Report”), I, Robert B. Lewis, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

(1) The Quarterly Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Robert B. Lewis

Robert B. Lewis

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

November 8, 2013

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Silgan Holdings Inc. and will be retained by Silgan Holdings Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Note 10.             Stock-Based Compensation

We currently have one stock-based compensation plan in effect, under which we have issued options and restricted stock units to our officers, other key employees and outside directors.  During the first nine months of 2013, 295,900 restricted stock units were granted to certain of our officers and other key employees.  The fair value of these restricted stock units at the grant date was $12.6 million, which is being amortized ratably over the respective vesting period from the grant date.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 77,175	$ 78,657	$ 162,137	$ 121,987
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Changes in net prior service credit and actuarial losses	1,958	1,557	5,717	5,259
Change in fair value of derivatives	152	(587)	3,013	(965)
Foreign currency translation	11,553	15,728	(5,036)	6,208
Other comprehensive income	13,663	16,698	3,694	10,502
Comprehensive income	$ 90,838	$ 95,355	$ 165,831	$ 132,489

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Note 3.               Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss is reported in our Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.  Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:

	Unrecognized Net Defined Benefit Plan Costs			Change in Fair Value of Derivatives			Foreign Currency Translation			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(105,675	)	$	(7,727	)	$	3,489		$	(109,913	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	318			260			(5,036		)	(4,458		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other     comprehensive loss	5,399			2,753			—			8,152
Other comprehensive income	5,717			3,013			(5,036		)	3,694
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(99,958	)	$	(4,714	)	$	(1,547	)	$	(106,219	)

The amounts reclassified to earnings from the unrecognized net defined benefit plan costs component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were losses of $3.2 million and $8.7 million, respectively, excluding an income tax benefit of $1.2 million and $3.3 million, respectively.  Amortization of actuarial losses (gains) and prior service cost (credit) is a component of net periodic benefit cost.  See Note 7 for further information.

The amount reclassified to earnings from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were net losses of $1.7 million and $4.4 million, respectively, excluding an income tax benefit of $0.6 million and $1.6 million, respectively.  These net losses included $1.6 million and $4.4 million of losses related to our interest rate swap agreements which were recorded in interest and other debt expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

Foreign currency losses related to our net investment hedges included in the foreign currency translation component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $10.0 million and $5.3 million, respectively, excluding an income tax benefit of $3.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

See Note 6 which includes a discussion of derivative instruments and hedging activities.

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Long-Term Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

	Sept. 30, 2013		Sept. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Bank debt
Bank revolving loans	$	98,395	$	320,000	$	—
U.S. term loans	364,000		520,000		520,000
Canadian term loans	66,784		82,571		81,389
Euro term loans	316,317		432,686		443,406
Other foreign bank revolving and term loans	154,432		134,444		126,521
Total bank debt	999,928		1,489,701		1,171,316
5% Senior Notes	500,000		500,000		500,000
5½% Senior Notes	300,000		—		—
Total debt	1,799,928		1,989,701		1,671,316
Less current portion	225,732		423,274		255,349
	$	1,574,196	$	1,566,427	$	1,415,967

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Business Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segment Information

Note 11.             Business Segment Information

Reportable business segment information for the three and nine months ended September 30 is as follows:

	Metal Containers		Closures		Plastic Containers			Corporate			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Net sales	$	831,094	$	185,249	$	151,578		$	—		$	1,167,921
Depreciation and amortization(1)	20,243		8,310		11,765			33			40,351
Rationalization charges	344		988		—			—			1,332
Segment income from operations(2)	108,322		23,053		8,557			(4,073		)	135,859
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Net sales	$	814,111	$	182,730	$	142,706		$	—		$	1,139,547
Depreciation and amortization(1)	21,920		7,900		10,755			22			40,597
Rationalization charges (credit)	1,732		453		(137		)	—			2,048
Segment income from operations(2)(3)	103,453		24,134		6,221			(1,376		)	132,432
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Net sales	$	1,826,026	$	527,835	$	489,830		$	—		$	2,843,691
Depreciation and amortization(1)	63,770		24,862		35,025			100			123,757
Rationalization charges	1,727		1,233		656			—			3,616
Segment income from operations(2)(3)(4)	193,619		55,367		30,431			(10,529		)	268,888
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Net sales	$	1,738,684	$	528,782	$	462,050		$	—		$	2,729,516
Depreciation and amortization(1)	64,926		24,110		31,690			729			121,455
Rationalization charges	1,732		2,594		1,483			—			5,809
Segment income from operations(2)(3)	185,604		65,072		24,201			(8,044		)	266,833

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⁽¹⁾  Depreciation and amortization excludes amortization of debt issuance costs of $1.1 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and amortization of debt issuance costs of $3.3 million and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs of $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽²⁾  Income from operations for Corporate includes costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $1.0 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1.2 million and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽³⁾  Income from operations of the metal containers segment includes new plant start-up costs of $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $0.8 million and $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽⁴⁾  Income from operations of the closures segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 includes a charge of $3.0 million for the remeasurement of net assets in Venezuela due to the devalued official Bolivar exchange rate.

Total segment income from operations is reconciled to income before income taxes as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Total segment income from operations	$	135,859	$	132,432	$	268,888	$	266,833
Interest and other debt expense	16,982		16,005		49,844		86,326
Income before income taxes	$	118,877	$	116,427	$	219,044	$	180,507

Sales and income from operations of our metal container business and part of our closures business are dependent, in part, upon the fruit and vegetable harvests in the United States and, to a lesser extent, in a variety of national growing regions in Europe.  The size and quality of these harvests varies from year to year, depending in large part upon the weather conditions in applicable regions.  Because of the seasonality of the harvests, we have historically experienced higher unit sales volume in the third quarter of our fiscal year and generated a disproportionate amount of our annual income from operations during that quarter.

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Treasury Stock - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 08, 2013	Nov. 19, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common stock repurchase, remaining authorized amount					$ 350,100,000
Common stock purchased through modified dutch auction tender offer - in shares	5,524,861
Common stock purchased through modified dutch auction tender offer - price per share	$ 45.25
Common Stock Purchased Through Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer Value	250,000,000
Dollar amount of common stock intended to purchase through modified dutch auction tender offer		250,000,000
Common stock purchased through modified dutch auction tender offer - Fees and expenses incurred	1,000,000
Repurchase of common stock			267,607,000	33,863,000
Treasury shares issued			149,304
Issuance of treasury shares, average cost per share			$ 6.63
Shares repurchased to satisfy employee withholding tax requirements resulting from certain restricted stock units becoming vested			58,812
Common stock repurchased, average cost (in dollars per share)			$ 43.55
Treasury stock, shares			24,140,804
Common Stock Repurchase Progam (excluding Dutch Auction purchases)
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common stock repurchase, remaining authorized amount			83,500,000
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)			354,154
Average cost per share of stock acquired (in dollars per share)			$ 46.90
Repurchase of common stock			$ 16,600,000

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Business Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Reportable Business Segment Information

Reportable business segment information for the three and nine months ended September 30 is as follows:

	Metal Containers		Closures		Plastic Containers			Corporate			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Net sales	$	831,094	$	185,249	$	151,578		$	—		$	1,167,921
Depreciation and amortization(1)	20,243		8,310		11,765			33			40,351
Rationalization charges	344		988		—			—			1,332
Segment income from operations(2)	108,322		23,053		8,557			(4,073		)	135,859
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Net sales	$	814,111	$	182,730	$	142,706		$	—		$	1,139,547
Depreciation and amortization(1)	21,920		7,900		10,755			22			40,597
Rationalization charges (credit)	1,732		453		(137		)	—			2,048
Segment income from operations(2)(3)	103,453		24,134		6,221			(1,376		)	132,432
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Net sales	$	1,826,026	$	527,835	$	489,830		$	—		$	2,843,691
Depreciation and amortization(1)	63,770		24,862		35,025			100			123,757
Rationalization charges	1,727		1,233		656			—			3,616
Segment income from operations(2)(3)(4)	193,619		55,367		30,431			(10,529		)	268,888
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Net sales	$	1,738,684	$	528,782	$	462,050		$	—		$	2,729,516
Depreciation and amortization(1)	64,926		24,110		31,690			729			121,455
Rationalization charges	1,732		2,594		1,483			—			5,809
Segment income from operations(2)(3)	185,604		65,072		24,201			(8,044		)	266,833

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⁽¹⁾  Depreciation and amortization excludes amortization of debt issuance costs of $1.1 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and amortization of debt issuance costs of $3.3 million and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs of $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽²⁾  Income from operations for Corporate includes costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $1.0 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1.2 million and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽³⁾  Income from operations of the metal containers segment includes new plant start-up costs of $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $0.8 million and $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

⁽⁴⁾  Income from operations of the closures segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 includes a charge of $3.0 million for the remeasurement of net assets in Venezuela due to the devalued official Bolivar exchange rate.

Reconciliation of Segment Income from Operations to Income before Income Taxes

Total segment income from operations is reconciled to income before income taxes as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept. 30,		Sept 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Total segment income from operations	$	135,859	$	132,432	$	268,888	$	266,833
Interest and other debt expense	16,982		16,005		49,844		86,326
Income before income taxes	$	118,877	$	116,427	$	219,044	$	180,507

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Retirement Benefits (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The components of the net periodic pension benefit costs are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost	$	3,814		$	3,690		$	11,870		$	11,089
Interest cost	6,809			6,688			20,081			20,517
Expected return on plan assets	(13,092		)	(12,127		)	(39,361		)	(34,441		)
Amortization of prior service cost	490			395			1,339			1,348
Amortization of actuarial losses	3,532			2,950			9,417			9,126
Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,553		$	1,596		$	3,346		$	7,639

The components of the net periodic other postretirement benefits costs are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost	$	139		$	156		$	531		$	611
Interest cost	343			435			1,260			1,575
Amortization of prior service credit	(674		)	(655		)	(2,013		)	(1,963		)
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	(229		)	(138		)	(125		)	4
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	$	(421	)	$	(202	)	$	(347	)	$	227

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Long-Term Debt Additional Detail (Details) (Senior Notes [Member], 5.5% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Change in control terms, redemption price percentage	101.00%
August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	102.75%
August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	101.375%
August 1, 2019 and thereafter
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	100.00%
Prior to August 1, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Maximum Redemption Percent Allowed From Equity Offering	35.00%
Redemption price percentage	105.00%
Prior to August 1, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	100.00%

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Reportable Business Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,167,921,000		$ 1,139,547,000		$ 2,843,691,000		$ 2,729,516,000
Depreciation and amortization	40,351,000	[1]	40,597,000	[1]	123,757,000	[1]	121,455,000	[1]
Rationalization charges (credit)	1,332,000		2,048,000		3,616,000		5,809,000
Segment income from operations	135,859,000		132,432,000		268,888,000		266,833,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs excluded from depreciation and amortization	1,100,000		1,200,000		3,300,000
Amortization of Debt Discounts and Issuance Costs							3,700,000
Metal Containers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	831,094,000		814,111,000		1,826,026,000		1,738,684,000
Depreciation and amortization	20,243,000	[1]	21,920,000	[1]	63,770,000	[1]	64,926,000	[1]
Rationalization charges (credit)	344,000		1,732,000		1,727,000		1,732,000
Segment income from operations	108,322,000		103,453,000	[2]	193,619,000	[2]	185,604,000	[2]
New plant start-up costs			1,400,000		800,000		4,300,000
Closures
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	185,249,000		182,730,000		527,835,000		528,782,000
Depreciation and amortization	8,310,000	[1]	7,900,000	[1]	24,862,000	[1]	24,110,000	[1]
Rationalization charges (credit)	988,000		453,000		1,233,000		2,594,000
Segment income from operations	23,053,000		24,134,000		55,367,000	[3]	65,072,000
Charge included for the remeasurement of net assets in Venezuela operations					3,000,000
Plastic Containers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	151,578,000		142,706,000		489,830,000		462,050,000
Depreciation and amortization	11,765,000	[1]	10,755,000	[1]	35,025,000	[1]	31,690,000	[1]
Rationalization charges (credit)	0		(137,000)		656,000		1,483,000
Segment income from operations	8,557,000		6,221,000		30,431,000		24,201,000
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0		0		0		0
Depreciation and amortization	33,000	[1]	22,000	[1]	100,000	[1]	729,000	[1]
Rationalization charges (credit)	0		0		0		0
Segment income from operations	(4,073,000)	[4]	(1,376,000)	[4]	(10,529,000)	[4]	(8,044,000)	[4]
Costs attributable to announced acquisitions	$ 1,000,000		$ 800,000		$ 1,200,000		$ 1,500,000

[1] Depreciation and amortization excludes amortization of debt issuance costs of $1.1 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and amortization of debt issuance costs of $3.3 million and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs of $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

[2] Income from operations of the metal containers segment includes new plant start-up costs of $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $0.8 million and $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

[3] Income from operations of the closures segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 includes a charge of $3.0 million for the remeasurement of net assets in Venezuela due to the devalued official Bolivar exchange rate.

[4] Income from operations for Corporate includes costs attributable to announced acquisitions of $1.0 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1.2 million and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income before income taxes	$ 118,877,000	$ 116,427,000	$ 219,044,000	$ 180,507,000
Provision for income taxes	41,702,000	37,770,000	56,907,000	58,520,000
Interest and other debt expense	16,982,000	16,005,000	49,844,000	86,326,000
Cost of goods sold	980,096,000	960,776,000	2,416,433,000	2,321,371,000
Foreign currency gains (losses) related to net investment hedges included in foreign currency translation component of accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,000,000)		(5,300,000)
Foreign currency gains (losses) related to net investment hedges included in foreign currency translation component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, income tax (benefit) provision	(3,700,000)		(2,000,000)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Unrecognized Net Defined Benefit Plan Costs
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income before income taxes	(3,200,000)		(8,700,000)
Provision for income taxes	(1,200,000)		(3,300,000)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Change in Fair Value of Derivatives
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income before income taxes	(1,700,000)		(4,400,000)
Provision for income taxes	(600,000)		(1,600,000)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Change in Fair Value of Derivatives | Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest and other debt expense	$ 1,600,000		$ 4,400,000

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Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Summary of Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Other Financial Instruments

The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our other financial instruments at September 30, 2013:

	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	134,473	$	134,473
Liabilities:
Bank debt	$	999,928	$	999,928
5% Notes	500,000		498,700
5½% Notes	300,000		292,314
Interest rate swap agreements	8,187		8,187
Natural gas swap agreements	272		272

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Treasury Stock
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 657,994	$ 875	$ 196,626	$ 902,987	$ (115,282)	$ (327,212)
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		69,884,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stock option exercises, including tax benefit of $580 (in shares)		36,000
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, including tax benefit of $905 in 2012 and $444 in 2013 (in shares)		89,000
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		(799,000)
Net income	121,987			121,987
Other comprehensive income	10,502				10,502
Dividends declared on common stock	(25,371)			(25,371)
Stock compensation expense	5,283		5,283
Stock option exercises, including tax benefit of $580	775	1	774
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, including tax benefit of $905 in 2012 and $444 in 2013	(967)		24			(991)
Repurchases of common stock	(33,863)					(33,863)
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	736,340	876	202,707	999,603	(104,780)	(362,066)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012		69,210,000
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	753,643	876	204,449	1,020,543	(109,913)	(362,312)
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		69,204,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, including tax benefit of $905 in 2012 and $444 in 2013 (in shares)		90,000
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		(5,879,000)
Net income	162,137			162,137
Other comprehensive income	3,694				3,694
Dividends declared on common stock	(27,173)			(27,173)
Stock compensation expense	6,835		6,835
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, including tax benefit of $905 in 2012 and $444 in 2013	(2,116)		(545)			(1,571)
Repurchases of common stock	(267,607)					(267,607)
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 629,413	$ 876	$ 210,739	$ 1,155,507	$ (106,219)	$ (631,490)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013		63,415,000

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Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies

Note 1.               Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation.The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Silgan Holdings Inc., or Silgan, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation.  The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.

The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2012 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.

You should read the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. We review goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment as of July 1 each year and more frequently if circumstances indicate a possible impairment. We determined that our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired in our annual 2013 assessment performed during the third quarter.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement.  In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update which amends the guidance for reporting reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income.  This amendment requires us to present information that is significant about reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in one footnote and, in some cases, cross-reference to related footnote disclosures.  This amendment was effective for us on January 1, 2013.  Our adoption of this amendment did not have an effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  See Note 3 for the required disclosures.

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Inventories

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Note 4.               Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

	Sept. 30, 2013			Sept. 30, 2012			Dec. 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Raw materials	$	163,129		$	170,350		$	167,097
Work-in-process	117,559			115,282			108,385
Finished goods	353,426			358,319			330,077
Other	13,296			13,497			13,259
	647,410			657,448			618,818
Adjustment to value inventory    at cost on the LIFO method	(102,891		)	(95,937		)	(102,891		)
	$	544,519		$	561,511		$	515,927

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Rationalization Charges

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Rationalization Charges

Note 2.               Rationalization Charges

As part of our plans to rationalize certain facilities, we have established reserves for employee severance and benefits and plant exit costs.  Activity in our rationalization reserves since December 31, 2012 is summarized as follows:

	Employee Severance and Benefits			Plant Exit Costs			Non-Cash Asset Write-Down			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	3,231		$	1,698		$	—		$	4,929
Activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013
Prior years’ rationalization plan reserves established	161			816			178			1,155
Prior years’ rationalization plan reserves utilized	(1,706		)	(933		)	(178		)	(2,817		)
2013 rationalization plan reserves established	1,760			523			178			2,461
2013 rationalization plan reserves utilized	(1,490		)	(523		)	(178		)	(2,191		)
Total activity	(1,275		)	(117		)	—			(1,392		)
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	1,956		$	1,581		$	—		$	3,537

Rationalization reserves as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as accrued liabilities.  Total future cash spending of $7.0 million is expected for our outstanding rationalization plans in the current year and thereafter.

2013 Rationalization Plans

In the first quarter of 2013, we announced plans to exit our Crystal City, Texas metal container manufacturing facility and to downsize our Sacramento, California metal container manufacturing facility.  Our plans include the termination of approximately 40 employees and other related plant exit costs.  The total estimated costs for these rationalizations of $1.6 million consist of $0.9 million for employee severance and benefits, $0.6 million for plant exit costs and $0.1 million for the non-cash write-down in carrying value of assets.  Through September 30, 2013, we recognized a total of $1.4 million of costs, which consisted of $0.8 million of employee severance and benefits, $0.5 million for plant exit costs and $0.1 million for the non-cash write-down in carrying value of assets.  Remaining expenses and cash expenditures of $0.2 million each are expected in 2013.

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Reconciliation of Segment Income from Operations to Income before Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Total segment income from operations	$ 135,859	$ 132,432	$ 268,888	$ 266,833
Interest and other debt expense	16,982	16,005	49,844	86,326
Income before income taxes	$ 118,877	$ 116,427	$ 219,044	$ 180,507

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Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2012	$ 4,929
Total activity	(1,392)
Balance at September 30, 2013	3,537
Prior Years' Rationalization plans
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established	1,155
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized	(2,817)
2013 Rationalization Plans
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established	2,461
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized	(2,191)
Employee Severance and Benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2012	3,231
Total activity	(1,275)
Balance at September 30, 2013	1,956
Employee Severance and Benefits | Prior Years' Rationalization plans
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established	161
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized	(1,706)
Employee Severance and Benefits | 2013 Rationalization Plans
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established	1,760
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized	(1,490)
Plant Exit Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2012	1,698
Total activity	(117)
Balance at September 30, 2013	1,581
Plant Exit Costs | Prior Years' Rationalization plans
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established	816
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized	(933)
Plant Exit Costs | 2013 Rationalization Plans
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established	523
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized	(523)
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2012	0
Total activity	0
Balance at September 30, 2013	0
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down | Prior Years' Rationalization plans
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established	178
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized	(178)
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down | 2013 Rationalization Plans
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Rationalization Plan Reserves Established	178
Rationalization Plan Reserves Utilized	$ (178)

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Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 163,129	$ 167,097	$ 170,350
Work-in-process	117,559	108,385	115,282
Finished goods	353,426	330,077	358,319
Other	13,296	13,259	13,497
Inventory, Gross, Total	647,410	618,818	657,448
Adjustment to value inventory at cost on the LIFO method	(102,891)	(102,891)	(95,937)
Inventories	$ 544,519	$ 515,927	$ 561,511

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Decrease in gross unrecognized tax benefits due to settlement with the IRS	$ 27.2
Benefit to effective income tax rate from tax settlements		19.7
Gross unrecognized tax benefits		25.0
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate, if recognized, net of associated tax assets and excluding the federal tax benefit of state taxes, interest and penalties		$ 12.7	$ 32.8

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,167,921	$ 1,139,547	$ 2,843,691	$ 2,729,516
Cost of goods sold	980,096	960,776	2,416,433	2,321,371
Gross profit	187,825	178,771	427,258	408,145
Selling, general and administrative expenses	50,634	44,291	154,754	135,503
Rationalization charges	1,332	2,048	3,616	5,809
Income from operations	135,859	132,432	268,888	266,833
Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt	16,982	16,005	47,776	47,622
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	0	2,068	38,704
Interest and other debt expense	16,982	16,005	49,844	86,326
Income before income taxes	118,877	116,427	219,044	180,507
Provision for income taxes	41,702	37,770	56,907	58,520
Net income	$ 77,175	$ 78,657	$ 162,137	$ 121,987
Earnings per share:
Basic net income per share	$ 1.22	$ 1.13	$ 2.51	$ 1.75
Diluted net income per share	$ 1.21	$ 1.13	$ 2.50	$ 1.74
Dividends per share	$ 0.14	$ 0.12	$ 0.42	$ 0.36
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic (in shares)	63,449	69,375	64,522	69,679
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)	415	310	389	305
Diluted (in shares)	63,864	69,685	64,911	69,984

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Retirement Benefits

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Retirement Benefits

Note 7.               Retirement Benefits

The components of the net periodic pension benefit costs are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost	$	3,814		$	3,690		$	11,870		$	11,089
Interest cost	6,809			6,688			20,081			20,517
Expected return on plan assets	(13,092		)	(12,127		)	(39,361		)	(34,441		)
Amortization of prior service cost	490			395			1,339			1,348
Amortization of actuarial losses	3,532			2,950			9,417			9,126
Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,553		$	1,596		$	3,346		$	7,639

The components of the net periodic other postretirement benefits costs are as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost	$	139		$	156		$	531		$	611
Interest cost	343			435			1,260			1,575
Amortization of prior service credit	(674		)	(655		)	(2,013		)	(1,963		)
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	(229		)	(138		)	(125		)	4
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	$	(421	)	$	(202	)	$	(347	)	$	227

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income	$ 162,137	$ 121,987
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	127,087	125,161
Rationalization charges	3,616	5,809
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	2,068	38,704
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(444)	(1,429)
Other changes that provided (used) cash, net of effects from acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable, net	(258,090)	(239,154)
Inventories	(25,022)	10,841
Trade accounts payable	492	(7,308)
Accrued liabilities	10,520	4,874
Contributions to domestic pension benefit plans	0	(76,000)
Other, net	(21,325)	10,552
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,039	(5,963)
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired	(6,000)	(317,546)
Capital expenditures	(79,950)	(84,739)
Proceeds from asset sales	6,722	1,456
Net cash used in investing activities	(79,228)	(400,829)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving loans	655,685	651,299
Repayments under revolving loans	(531,118)	(325,922)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	304,981	526,550
Repayments of long-term debt	(306,444)	(284,204)
Debt issuance costs	(5,700)	(9,847)
Changes in outstanding checks - principally vendors	(73,454)	(66,178)
Dividends paid on common stock	(27,173)	(25,371)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	195
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	444	1,429
Repurchase of common stock under stock plan	(2,560)	(1,872)
Repurchase of common stock under share repurchase authorization	(267,607)	(33,863)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(252,946)	432,216
Cash and cash equivalents:
Net (decrease) increase	(331,135)	25,424
Balance at beginning of year	465,608	397,101
Balance at end of period	134,473	422,525
Interest paid, net	37,513	38,457
Income taxes paid, net	$ 89,344	$ 55,858

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 134,473	$ 465,608	$ 422,525
Trade accounts receivable, net	587,669	326,691	597,678
Inventories	544,519	515,927	561,511
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	65,148	70,261	51,628
Total current assets	1,331,809	1,378,487	1,633,342
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,052,382	1,098,809	1,092,610
Goodwill	514,254	510,836	503,240
Other intangible assets, net	166,358	171,917	173,916
Other assets, net	138,296	133,494	138,848
Assets, Total	3,203,099	3,293,543	3,541,956
Current liabilities:
Revolving loans and current portion of long-term debt	225,732	255,349	423,274
Trade accounts payable	247,404	318,669	254,565
Accrued payroll and related costs	65,364	62,144	71,013
Accrued liabilities	78,703	66,397	81,762
Total current liabilities	617,203	702,559	830,614
Long-term debt	1,574,196	1,415,967	1,566,427
Other liabilities	382,287	421,374	408,575
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	876	876	876
Paid-in capital	210,739	204,449	202,707
Retained earnings	1,155,507	1,020,543	999,603
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(106,219)	(109,913)	(104,780)
Treasury stock	(631,490)	(362,312)	(362,066)
Total stockholders’ equity	629,413	753,643	736,340
Liabilities and Equity, Total	$ 3,203,099	$ 3,293,543	$ 3,541,956

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Rationalization Charges Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves (Details II) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Crystal City Texas and Sacramento California Metal Container Manufacturing Facilities [Member] 2013 Rationalization Plans Employee	Sep. 30, 2013 Crystal City Texas and Sacramento California Metal Container Manufacturing Facilities [Member] 2013 Rationalization Plans
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rationalization charge, expected cash payments	$ 7,000,000		$ 7,000,000			$ 200,000
Expected number of employees terminated					40
Total estimated costs for rationalization of these facilities					1,600,000
Plant exit costs						500,000
Non-cash write-down in carrying value of assets						100,000
Estimated employee severance and benefits cost					900,000
Expected plant exit costs					600,000
Employee severance and benefits cost						800,000
Expected non-cash write-down in carrying value of assets					100,000
Rationalization charges	1,332,000	2,048,000	3,616,000	5,809,000		1,400,000
Expected rationalization charges						$ 200,000

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Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

	Sept. 30, 2013			Sept. 30, 2012			Dec. 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Raw materials	$	163,129		$	170,350		$	167,097
Work-in-process	117,559			115,282			108,385
Finished goods	353,426			358,319			330,077
Other	13,296			13,497			13,259
	647,410			657,448			618,818
Adjustment to value inventory    at cost on the LIFO method	(102,891		)	(95,937		)	(102,891		)
	$	544,519		$	561,511		$	515,927

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Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (Restricted stock units, USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units granted in shares	295,900
Fair value of restricted stock units	$ 12.6

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Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of losses, net of income taxes, reclassified to earnings from change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 1,100,000	$ 2,800,000
Estimated reclassification of losses, net of income taxes, from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the next twelve months		3,800,000
Interest Rate Swap and Natural Gas Swap Agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	8,500,000	8,500,000
Interest rate swap agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional principal amount of outstanding interest rate swap agreements	291,600,000	291,600,000
Net payments under derivative swap agreements	1,600,000	4,400,000
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency (losses) gains of net investment hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(10,000,000)	(5,300,000)
Accrued liabilities | Interest Rate Swap and Natural Gas Swap Agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	6,600,000	6,600,000
Other liabilities | Interest Rate Swap and Natural Gas Swap Agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	1,900,000	1,900,000
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	134,473,000	134,473,000
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Interest rate swap agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	8,187,000	8,187,000
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Natural gas swap agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	272,000	272,000
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	134,473,000	134,473,000
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Interest rate swap agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	8,187,000	8,187,000
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Natural gas swap agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	272,000	272,000
Bank Debt | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt	999,928,000	999,928,000
Bank Debt | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt	999,928,000	999,928,000
5% Senior Notes
Derivative [Line Items]
Senior note interest rate	5.00%	5.00%
5% Senior Notes | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt	500,000,000	500,000,000
5% Senior Notes | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt	498,700,000	498,700,000
Senior Notes Five and One Half Percent [Member] [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Senior note interest rate	5.50%	5.50%
Senior Notes Five and One Half Percent [Member] | Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt	300,000,000	300,000,000
Senior Notes Five and One Half Percent [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt	$ 292,314,000	$ 292,314,000
Natural Gas Commodity [Member] | Natural gas swap agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional principal amount of natural gas swap agreements in MMBtu	457,000	457,000
Percentage of hedged estimated twelve month exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices	9.00%	9.00%
Natural Gas Commodity [Member] | Natural gas swap agreements | Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Underlying, Derivative, price per MMBtu	3.695
Natural Gas Commodity [Member] | Natural gas swap agreements | Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Underlying, Derivative, price per MMBtu	4.548

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Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 139	$ 156	$ 531	$ 611
Interest cost	343	435	1,260	1,575
Amortization of prior service cost	(674)	(655)	(2,013)	(1,963)
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	(229)	(138)	(125)	4
Net periodic benefit cost	(421)	(202)	(347)	227
Pension Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	3,814	3,690	11,870	11,089
Interest cost	6,809	6,688	20,081	20,517
Expected return on plan assets	(13,092)	(12,127)	(39,361)	(34,441)
Amortization of prior service cost	490	395	1,339	1,348
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	3,532	2,950	9,417	9,126
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 1,553	$ 1,596	$ 3,346	$ 7,639

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Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

Note 6.               Financial Instruments

The financial instruments recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, debt obligations and swap agreements.  Due to their short-term maturity, the carrying amounts of trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable approximate their fair market values.  The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our other financial instruments at September 30, 2013:

	Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	134,473	$	134,473
Liabilities:
Bank debt	$	999,928	$	999,928
5% Notes	500,000		498,700
5½% Notes	300,000		292,314
Interest rate swap agreements	8,187		8,187
Natural gas swap agreements	272		272

Fair Value Measurements

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price).  GAAP classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into a hierarchy consisting of three levels.  Level 1 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  Level 2 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.  Level 3 inputs represent unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.  Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

The financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 consist of our cash and cash equivalents, interest rate swap agreements and natural gas swap agreements.  We measured the fair value of cash and cash equivalents using Level 1 inputs.  We measured the fair value of the swap agreements using the income approach.  The fair value of the swap agreements reflects the estimated amounts that we would pay or receive based on the present value of the expected cash flows derived from market interest rates and prices.  As such, these derivative instruments are classified within Level 2.

Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value

Our bank debt, 5% Notes and 5½% Notes are recorded at historical amounts in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, as we have not elected to measure them at fair value.  We measured the fair value of our variable rate bank debt using the market approach based on Level 2 inputs.  The fair values of the 5% Notes and 5½% Notes were estimated based on quoted market prices, a Level 1 input.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Our derivative financial instruments are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values.  Changes in fair values of derivatives are recorded in each period in earnings or comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction.

We utilize certain derivative financial instruments to manage a portion of our interest rate and natural gas cost exposures.  We limit our use of derivative financial instruments to interest rate and natural gas swap agreements.  We do not engage in trading or other speculative uses of these financial instruments.  For a financial instrument to qualify as a hedge, we must be exposed to interest rate or price risk, and the financial instrument must reduce the exposure and be designated as a hedge.  Financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a high correlation between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period.

We utilize certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk.  Net investment hedges that qualify for hedge accounting result in the recognition of foreign currency gains or losses, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income.  We generally do not utilize external derivative financial instruments to manage our foreign currency exchange rate risk.

Our interest rate and natural gas swap agreements are accounted for as cash flow hedges.  During the first nine months of 2013, our hedges were fully effective. The fair value of our outstanding swap agreements in effect at September 30, 2013 was recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as a net liability of $8.5 million, of which $6.6 million was included in accrued liabilities and $1.9 million was included in other liabilities.

The amount reclassified to earnings from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were losses, net of income taxes, of $1.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively.  We estimate that we will reclassify losses of $3.8 million, net of income taxes, from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the next twelve months.  The actual amount that will be reclassified to earnings will vary from this amount as a result of changes in market conditions.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

We have entered into U.S. dollar and Euro interest rate swap agreements to manage a portion of our exposure to interest rate fluctuations.  At September 30, 2013, the aggregate notional principal amount of our outstanding interest rate swap agreements was $291.6 million (non-U.S. dollar agreements have been translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date).  The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our interest rate swap agreements is recorded in interest and other debt expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, net payments under our interest rate swap agreements were $1.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively.  These agreements are with financial institutions which are expected to fully perform under the terms thereof.

Natural Gas Swap Agreements

We have entered into natural gas swap agreements with a major financial institution to manage a portion of our exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices.  At September 30, 2013, the aggregate notional principal amount of our natural gas swap agreements was 457,000 MMBtu of natural gas with fixed prices ranging from $3.695 to $4.548 per MMBtu, which hedges approximately 9 percent of our estimated twelve month exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices.  The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our natural gas swap agreements is recorded in cost of goods sold in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, net payments under our natural gas swap agreements were not significant. These agreements are with a financial institution which is expected to fully perform under the terms thereof.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

In an effort to minimize foreign currency exchange rate risk, we have financed acquisitions of foreign operations primarily with loans borrowed under the Credit Agreement denominated in Euros and Canadian dollars.  In addition, where available, we have borrowed funds in local currency or implemented certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk related to foreign operations.  We have designated substantially all of our Euro denominated borrowings under our Credit Agreement as net investment hedges.  Foreign currency losses related to our net investment hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $10.0 million and $5.3 million, respectively.

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Amounts Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2012			$ (109,913)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(4,458)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			8,152
Other comprehensive income	13,663	16,698	3,694	10,502
Balance at September 30, 2013	(106,219)	(104,780)	(106,219)	(104,780)
Unrecognized Net Defined Benefit Plan Costs
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2012			(105,675)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			318
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			5,399
Other comprehensive income			5,717
Balance at September 30, 2013	(99,958)		(99,958)
Change in Fair Value of Derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2012			(7,727)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			260
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			2,753
Other comprehensive income			3,013
Balance at September 30, 2013	(4,714)		(4,714)
Foreign Currency Translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2012			3,489
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(5,036)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			0
Other comprehensive income			(5,036)
Balance at September 30, 2013	$ (1,547)		$ (1,547)

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Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 22, 2013 Portola Packaging, Inc [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Domain]	Dec. 31, 2012 Portola Packaging, Inc [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross					$ 266,000,000
Net sales	$ 1,167,921,000	$ 1,139,547,000	$ 2,843,691,000	$ 2,729,516,000		$ 200,000,000

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Treasury Stock

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Treasury Stock

Note 9.               Treasury Stock

At December 31, 2012, we had $350.1 million remaining under authorizations from our Board of Directors for the repurchase of our common stock from time to time through and including December 31, 2014.

On November 19, 2012, we commenced a “modified Dutch auction” tender offer to purchase up to $250.0 million of our common stock.  Pursuant to the tender offer, which expired on February 5, 2013, we purchased 5,524,861 shares of our common stock from our stockholders on February 8, 2013 at a price of $45.25 per share, for a total purchase price of $250.0 million, exclusive of $1.0 million of fees and expenses.  

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we repurchased an additional 354,154 shares of our common stock at an average price per share of $46.90, for a total purchase price of $16.6 million. Accordingly, at September 30, 2013, we had $83.5 million remaining under authorizations from our Board of Directors for the repurchase of our common stock from time to time through and including December 31, 2014.

During the first nine months of 2013, we issued 149,304 treasury shares which had an average cost of $6.63 per share for restricted stock units that vested during the period.  In accordance with the Silgan Holdings Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, we repurchased 58,812 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $43.55 to satisfy minimum employee withholding tax requirements resulting from certain restricted stock units becoming vested.

We account for treasury shares using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost method.  As of September 30, 2013, 24,140,804 shares of our common stock were held in treasury.

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Long-Term Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

Note 5.               Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

	Sept. 30, 2013		Sept. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Bank debt
Bank revolving loans	$	98,395	$	320,000	$	—
U.S. term loans	364,000		520,000		520,000
Canadian term loans	66,784		82,571		81,389
Euro term loans	316,317		432,686		443,406
Other foreign bank revolving and term loans	154,432		134,444		126,521
Total bank debt	999,928		1,489,701		1,171,316
5% Senior Notes	500,000		500,000		500,000
5½% Senior Notes	300,000		—		—
Total debt	1,799,928		1,989,701		1,671,316
Less current portion	225,732		423,274		255,349
	$	1,574,196	$	1,566,427	$	1,415,967

At September 30, 2013, amounts expected to be repaid within one year consisted of $98.4 million of bank revolving loans under our senior secured credit facility, or the Credit Agreement, and $127.3 million of foreign bank revolving and term loans.

In the first quarter of 2013, we prepaid essentially all term loan amortization payments due in 2013 and 2014 under the Credit Agreement, consisting of $156.0 million of U.S. term loans, €100.5 million of Euro term loans and Cdn $12.2 million of Canadian term loans, aggregating U.S. denominated $300.9 million.  In connection with these prepayments, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.1 million.

5½ % Senior Notes

On September 9, 2013, we issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of our 5½% Senior Notes due 2022, or the 5½% Notes, at 100 percent of their principal amount. The 5½% Notes are general unsecured obligations of Silgan, ranking equal in right of payment with Silgan’s unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness, including our 5% Senior Notes due 2020, or the 5% Notes, and ahead of Silgan’s subordinated debt, if any. The 5½% Notes are effectively subordinated to Silgan’s secured debt to the extent of the assets securing such debt and effectively subordinated to all obligations of subsidiaries of Silgan. Interest on the 5½% Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year beginning February 1, 2014, and the 5½% Notes mature on February 1, 2022. Net proceeds from the issuance of the 5½% Notes were used to repay outstanding bank revolving loans under the Credit Agreement.

The 5½% Notes are redeemable, at the option of Silgan, in whole or in part, at any time after August 1, 2017 at the following redemption prices (expressed in percentages of principal amount) plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date if redeemed during the twelve month period commencing August 1 of the years set forth below:

Year	Redemption Price
2017	102.750%
2018	101.375%
2019 and thereafter	100.000%

In addition, prior to August 1, 2016, we may redeem up to 35 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the 5½% Notes from the proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 105 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. We may also redeem the 5½% Notes, in whole or in part, prior to August 1, 2017 at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of their principal amount plus a make-whole premium as provided in the indenture for the 5½% Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.

Upon the occurrence of a change of control, as defined in the indenture for the 5½% Notes, Silgan is required to make an offer to purchase the 5½% Notes at a purchase price equal to 101 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.

The indenture for the 5½% Notes contains covenants which are generally less restrictive than those under the Credit Agreement and substantially similar to those under the indenture for the 5% Notes.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stock option exercises, tax benefit		$ 580
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, tax benefit	$ 444	$ 905

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Long-Term Debt (Detail)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended															3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended							3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 5.5% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 5.5% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 5.5% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Bank debt USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Bank debt USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Bank debt USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 5% Senior Notes USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 5% Senior Notes USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 5% Senior Notes USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Revolving Loan [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Revolving Loan [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Revolving Loan [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 U S Term Loans [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 U S Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 U S Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 U S Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Canadian Term Loans [Member] CAD	Sep. 30, 2013 Canadian Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Canadian Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Canadian Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Euro Term Loans [Member] EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2013 Euro Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Euro Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Euro Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Other Foreign Bank Revolving And Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Other Foreign Bank Revolving And Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Other Foreign Bank Revolving And Term Loans [Member] Bank debt USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Term Loan [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 09, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] 5.5% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member] USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,799,928,000		$ 1,989,701,000	$ 1,799,928,000	$ 1,989,701,000	$ 1,671,316,000	$ 300,000,000	$ 0	$ 0	$ 999,928,000	$ 1,171,316,000	$ 1,489,701,000	$ 500,000,000	$ 500,000,000	$ 500,000,000	$ 98,395,000	$ 0	$ 320,000,000		$ 364,000,000	$ 520,000,000	$ 520,000,000		$ 66,784,000	$ 81,389,000	$ 82,571,000		$ 316,317,000	$ 443,406,000	$ 432,686,000	$ 154,432,000	$ 126,521,000	$ 134,444,000
Senior note interest rate																																			5.50%
Less current portion	225,732,000		423,274,000	225,732,000	423,274,000	255,349,000										98,400,000															127,300,000
Long-term debt, noncurrent	1,574,196,000		1,566,427,000	1,574,196,000	1,566,427,000	1,415,967,000
Prepayment of term loan				306,444,000	284,204,000														156,000,000				12,200,000				100,500,000							300,900,000
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	2,100,000	0	2,068,000	38,704,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount																																			$ 300,000,000
Issuance price as a percentage of principal amount issued																																			100.00%

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Subsequent Event

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event

On October 22, 2013, we acquired Portola Packaging, Inc., or Portola, a leading manufacturer of plastic closures, for an aggregate purchase price of $266 million on a debt-free basis. This business, with sales of approximately $200 million in 2012, operates eight facilities in North America and Europe. We funded the purchase price for this acquisition through revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 8.               Income Taxes

Silgan and its subsidiaries file U.S. Federal income tax returns, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, concluded its review of tax years through 2007, and we reached a tentative settlement of all issues with IRS Appeals in March 2013, pending the review of the Joint Committee on Taxation.  We received final acceptance of the settlement from the Joint Committee on Taxation in June 2013, resulting  in the recognition of previously gross unrecognized tax benefits of $27.2 million. We recorded a $19.7 million benefit to the effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 primarily related to this settlement and associated payments. The unrecognized tax benefits included items predating the years under audit as a result of the net operating losses utilized during the period and items arising in the audit period.   These items, primarily related to the timing and character of losses arising from the write-off of intercompany obligations and instruments, were covered by the terms of the closing agreements with the IRS.  As of September 30, 2013, the remaining amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was $25.0 million, which was primarily unrelated to the U.S. federal jurisdiction.  We are currently in discussions with the IRS related to the closing of the examination of the 2008 through 2011 tax years, however we do not expect a material change in the amount of our unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months as the result of the closing of the examination of these tax years.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $12.7 million and $32.8 million, respectively, net of associated tax assets and excluding the federal tax benefit of state taxes, interest and penalties.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Amounts Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax

Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:

	Unrecognized Net Defined Benefit Plan Costs			Change in Fair Value of Derivatives			Foreign Currency Translation			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(105,675	)	$	(7,727	)	$	3,489		$	(109,913	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	318			260			(5,036		)	(4,458		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other     comprehensive loss	5,399			2,753			—			8,152
Other comprehensive income	5,717			3,013			(5,036		)	3,694
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(99,958	)	$	(4,714	)	$	(1,547	)	$	(106,219	)

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation.The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Silgan Holdings Inc., or Silgan, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation.  The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.

The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2012 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.

You should read the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. We review goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment as of July 1 each year and more frequently if circumstances indicate a possible impairment. We determined that our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired in our annual 2013 assessment performed during the third quarter.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement.  In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update which amends the guidance for reporting reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income.  This amendment requires us to present information that is significant about reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in one footnote and, in some cases, cross-reference to related footnote disclosures.  This amendment was effective for us on January 1, 2013.  Our adoption of this amendment did not have an effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  See Note 3 for the required disclosures.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Silgan Holdings Inc
Trading Symbol	SLGN
Entity Central Index Key	0000849869
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		63,415,444

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Rationalization Charges (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Activity in Rationalization Plan Reserves

Activity in our rationalization reserves since December 31, 2012 is summarized as follows:

	Employee Severance and Benefits			Plant Exit Costs			Non-Cash Asset Write-Down			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	3,231		$	1,698		$	—		$	4,929
Activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013
Prior years’ rationalization plan reserves established	161			816			178			1,155
Prior years’ rationalization plan reserves utilized	(1,706		)	(933		)	(178		)	(2,817		)
2013 rationalization plan reserves established	1,760			523			178			2,461
2013 rationalization plan reserves utilized	(1,490		)	(523		)	(178		)	(2,191		)
Total activity	(1,275		)	(117		)	—			(1,392		)
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	1,956		$	1,581		$	—		$	3,537