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 30, 2013
Polymer Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-14330
Delaware | 57-1003983 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
9335 Harris Corners Parkway, Suite 300
Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(704) 697-5100
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On September 30, 2013, Fiberweb plc (Fiberweb) published a document (the Scheme Document) containing the terms of a recommended cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Fiberweb (the Offer) by PGI Acquisition Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polymer Group, Inc. (the Company), which is to be effected by a court sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the UK Companies Act 2006. The Scheme Document is available at the Investor Relations section of the Companys website at www.polymergroupinc.com.
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 thereto duly authorized.
Polymer Group, Inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Daniel L. Rikard | |
Name: | Daniel L. Rikard | |
Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
Date: September 30, 2013