UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): March 1, 2006
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 000-22117 06-1269834
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4 Landmark Square, Stamford, Connecticut 06901
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 975-7110
N/A
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(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:
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CFR 230.425)
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CFR 240.14a-12)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8--Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On March 1, 2006, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared
a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.12 per share, payable on
March 27, 2006 to the holders of record of common stock of the Registrant on
March 13, 2006, representing a 20% increase in the Registrant's quarterly cash
dividend. 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
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99.1 Press Release dated March 1, 2006 announcing a 20% increase in the
quarterly cash dividend and the declaration of a quarterly cash
dividend.
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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
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Frank W. Hogan, III
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Date: March 6, 2006
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 1, 2006 announcing a 20% increase in
the quarterly cash dividend and the delcaration of a quarterly
cash dividend.
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