Form 8-K FULLER H B CO For: Jun 06
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E-mailUNITED 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: June 6, 2016
(Date of earliest event reported)
H.B. FULLER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-09225
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Minnesota |
41-0268370 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1200 Willow Lake Boulevard
P.O. Box 64683
St. Paul, MN 55164-0683
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(651) 236-5900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 6, 2016, H.B. Fuller Company (the “Company”) announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Cyberbond L.L.C. and its subsidiaries. A copy of the press release that discusses this matter is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to, and incorporated by reference in, this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. | |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated June 6, 2016, issued by H.B. Fuller Company |
SIGNATURE
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.
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY | |||
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By: |
/s/ Timothy J. Keenan | ||
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Timothy J. Keenan | |||
Date: June 6, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated June 6, 2016, issued by H.B. Fuller Company |
Exhibit 99.1
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Corporate Headquarters 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55110-5101 USA |
Kimberlee Sinclair Global Communications +1 651 236 5823 F Maximillian Marcy Investor Relations +1 651 236 5062 |
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NEWS For Immediate Release June 6, 2016 | |
H.B. Fuller Company Agrees to Acquire Cyberbond, L.L.C.
New business to support growth in high-margin, high-growth engineering adhesives markets
ST. PAUL, Minn. - H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase Cyberbond, L.L.C., a global provider of industrial adhesives for the electronics, medical, audio equipment, automotive, and structural markets.
“With this acquisition, we will strengthen our position in high-margin, high-growth engineering adhesives markets,” says Jim Owens, president and CEO, H.B. Fuller. “Cyberbond will expand our technology portfolio and add well-established sales channels in North America and Europe. In addition, we will leverage the expertise and customer relationships of our team in China to grow the Cyberbond business in that important geography.”
Founded in 1997, Cyberbond is headquartered in Batavia, Illinois, with European operations based in Wunstorf, Germany. The company generated revenue of approximately $15 million in fiscal 2015 and will be included in H.B. Fuller’s Engineering Adhesives operating segment.
“Cyberbond is excited about joining H.B. Fuller. We look forward to a seamless transition and continuing to grow our business under new ownership,” says James East, CEO and a founding owner of Cyberbond. Mr. East and other key managers will continue with the company following the closing of the acquisition.
The company expects the acquisition to close this month.
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About H.B. Fuller:
For nearly 130 years, H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. With fiscal 2015 net revenue of $2.1 billion, H.B. Fuller’s commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our reliable, responsive service creates lasting, rewarding connections with customers in engineering, electronic and assembly materials, hygiene, construction, automotive, packaging and other consumer businesses. And our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive. For more information, visit us at www.hbfuller.com and subscribe to our blog.
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