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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2011
A. SCHULMAN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-7459 | 34-0514850 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3550 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio |
44333 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (330) 666-3751
(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)) |
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On May 16, 2011, A. Schulman, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing that its
Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program under which the Company is
authorized to repurchase up to $100 million of its common stock in the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions, subject to market and other conditions (the Program). The Program
replaces the Companys current share repurchase program, under which approximately 2.3 million
shares remained authorized for repurchase. The Program may be modified, suspended or terminated by
the Company at any time. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and
incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) | Exhibits. |
Exhibit Number | Description | |||
99.1 | Press Release, dated May 16, 2011. |
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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.
A. Schulman, Inc. |
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By: | /s/ David C. Minc | |||
David C. Minc | ||||
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
Date: May 16, 2011
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