- Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (DEFA14A)
April 29 2010 - 7:02AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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): April 29, 2010
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Commission
File Number
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Registrant and
State of Incorporation
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I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number
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001-33527
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BWAY Holding Company
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55-0800054
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(Delaware)
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001-12415
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BWAY Corporation
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36-3624491
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(Delaware)
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8607 Roberts Drive, Suite 250
Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of principal executive offices)
30350-2237
(Zip Code)
(770) 645-4800
(Registrants telephone number)
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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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8.01 Other Events
On April
29, 2010, BWAY Holding Company (BWAY) issued a press release concerning the conclusion of the go-shop period under the
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 28, 2010, by and among Picasso Parent Company, Inc. (Parent), a Delaware corporation, Picasso Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of
Parent, and BWAY, as it may be amended from time to time. A copy of the press release issued by BWAY is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Additional Information About the Transaction
This statement may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed merger transaction. In connection with the proposed merger
transaction, on April 13, 2010 BWAY filed with the SEC a preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A. In addition, BWAY will file with, or furnish to, the SEC all relevant materials, including a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A.
BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF BWAY ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH, OR FURNISHED TO, THE SEC, INCLUDING BWAYS PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT AND, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE DEFINITIVE PROXY
STATEMENT, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The definitive proxy statement (when available) will be mailed to shareholders of BWAY. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain a copy of the
preliminary proxy statement, definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by BWAY free of charge from the SECs website, www.sec.gov. BWAYs shareholders will also be able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the preliminary proxy
statement, definitive proxy statement (when available) and other relevant documents by directing a request by mail or telephone to Jeff OConnell, BWAY Holding Company, 8607 Roberts Drive, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30350, telephone: 770-645-4800,
or from BWAYs website, www.bwaycorp.com.
BWAY and its directors and executive officers are deemed to be participants in the
solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Additional information regarding the interests of such participants is included in the preliminary proxy statement and will be included in the definitive proxy statement when it becomes
available.
Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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99.1
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Press release dated April 29, 2010
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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BWAY Holding Company
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Date: April 29, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Michael B. Clauer
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Michael B. Clauer
Executive
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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BWAY Corporation
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Date: April 29, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Michael B. Clauer
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Michael B. Clauer
Executive
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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