8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2014

                   SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.                  

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-22117	06-1269834
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

4 Landmark Square, Stamford, Connecticut	06901
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 975-7110

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Section 8—Other Events

Item 8.01.    Other Events.

On September 15, 2014, the Registrant announced that it acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain specified limited liabilities of Van Can Company, a manufacturer of metal containers in the United States.  For additional information regarding this announcement, refer to Exhibit 99.1 filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Section 9—Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits

Exhibit No.                                                       Description

99.1    Press Release dated September 15, 2014 announcing the acquisition of substantially all assets of Van Can Company.

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SIGNATURES

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

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
By:	/s/ Frank W. Hogan, III
	Frank W. Hogan, III
	Senior Vice President, General Counsel
	and Secretary

Date: September 15, 2014

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.                                                                          Description

99.1  Press Release dated September 15, 2014 announcing the acquisition of substantially all assets of Van Can Company.

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EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

  

News
For Immediate Release
	4 Landmark Square Suite 400 Stamford, CT  06901 Telephone:    (203) 975-7110 Fax:               (203) 975-7902
	Contact:  Robert B. Lewis   (203) 406-3160

SILGAN ACQUIRES SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS

OF VAN CAN COMPANY

STAMFORD, CT, September 15, 2014 -- Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products, announced today that it has acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain specified limited liabilities of Van Can Company, a manufacturer of metal containers in the United States.  The acquired business, with sales of approximately $40 million, included two metal container manufacturing facilities.

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Silgan Holdings is a leading supplier of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products with annual net sales of approximately $3.7 billion in 2013.  Silgan operates 89 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia.  Silgan is a leading supplier of metal containers in North America and Europe and a leading worldwide supplier of metal, composite and plastic closures for food and beverage products.  In addition, Silgan is a leading supplier of plastic containers for shelf-stable food and personal care products in North America.

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SILGAN HOLDINGS

September 15, 2014

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Statements included in this press release 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 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.   Such forward looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2013 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Therefore, the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward looking statements.