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): August 8, 2014
GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 001-33988 | | 26-0405422 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1500 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 100
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(770) 644-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
Effective August 8, 2014, Mr. David A. Perdue, one of the members of the Board of Directors of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (the “Company”), resigned from the Board. Mr. Perdue’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company or its management, as he chose to resign due to his continuing participation in the race for the United States Senate seat in Georgia. Mr. Perdue had been on a leave of absence from the Board since May 29, 2014.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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| GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING COMPANY (Registrant)
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Date: August 12, 2014 | By: | /s/ Lauren S. Tashma | |
| | Lauren S. Tashma | |
| | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |
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