UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report |
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(Date of earliest |
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event reported): |
May 4, 2016 |
Badger Meter, Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin |
1-6706 |
39-0143280 |
(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File
Number) |
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
4545 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
(Address
of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(414) 355-0400
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 4, 2016, Badger Meter, Inc. issued a press release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:
99.1 Badger Meter, Inc. Press Release, dated May 4, 2016.
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.
BADGER METER, INC. |
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Date: | May 4, 2016 | By: |
/s/ Richard E. Johnson |
Richard E. Johnson |
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Senior Vice President – Finance and Treasurer |
Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated May 4,
2016
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Description |
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99.1 | Badger Meter, Inc. Press Release, dated May 4, 2016. |
Exhibit 99.1
Badger Meter Responds to Media Reports
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2016--While it is the long-standing policy of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) not to comment on rumors in the marketplace or media reports, the company confirmed today that it is exploring on a preliminary basis various options to enhance shareholder value. There can be no assurance that any action will be taken as a result of this exploration, and the company does not intend to provide further comment at this time.
About Badger Meter
Badger Meter is an innovator in flow measurement, control and communications solutions, serving water utilities, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers worldwide. The Company’s products measure water, oil, chemicals, and other fluids, and are known for accuracy, long-lasting durability and for providing valuable and timely measurement data. For more information, visit www.badgermeter.com.
Certain statements contained in this news release, as well as other information provided from time to time by Badger Meter, Inc. (the “Company”) or its employees, may contain forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “think,” “should,” “could” and “objective” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. All such forward looking statements are based on the Company’s then current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Some risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward looking statements include those described in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 that include, among other things:
All of these factors are beyond the Company's control to varying degrees. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward looking statements contained in this news release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward looking statements. The forward looking statements made in this document are made only as of the date of this document and the Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update any such forward looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Badger Meter company news is available 24 hours a day, on-line at: http://www.badgermeter.com.
CONTACT:
Badger Meter, Inc.
Dawn O’Neill, (414) 371-7276