Form 8-K

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): December 2, 2011

SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY

Commission File No. 0-516

 

Incorporated under the laws        

of South Carolina        

   

I.R.S. Employer Identification    

No. 57-0248420    

1 N. Second St.

Hartsville, South Carolina 29550

Telephone: 843/383-7000

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))

Section 7 – Regulation FD

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 2, 2011, Sonoco Products Company (the “Company”) hosted its annual investor conference in New York City in which it provided an update on its 2011 financial performance, outlined strategic initiatives and established its financial outlook for 2012. On December 2, 2011, the Company issued a news release communicating the material highlights of the New York presentation. A copy of that release is attached as an exhibit hereto.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibit 99 - Registrant’s news release providing an update on the Company’s 2011 financial performance, outlining strategic initiatives and establishing its financial outlook for 2012.

 

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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.

 

      SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Date: December 2, 2011       By: /s/ Barry L. Saunders                                    
      Barry L. Saunders
      Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

99    Registrant’s news release providing an update on the Company’s 2011 financial performance, outlining strategic initiatives and establishing its financial outlook for 2012.

 

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