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
March 23, 2007
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-9576 |
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22-2781933 |
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(Commission |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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of incorporation or organization) |
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One Michael Owens Way |
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Perrysburg, Ohio |
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43551-2999 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(567) 336-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box 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))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Officers
On March 19, 2007 the Company appointed Peter S. Hellman to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors until the 2008 Annual Meeting of Share Owners. His appointment is effective March 23, 2007. Mr. Hellman will be a member of the Audit Committee. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: March 23, 2007 |
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/s/ Edward C. White |
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Edward C. White |
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Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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