Current Report Filing (8-k)
February 02 2017 - 8:42AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
February 2, 2017
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)
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Connecticut
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001-07698
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06-0236700
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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55 Walls Drive, Fairfield, Connecticut
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06824
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code:
(203) 254-6060
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
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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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ITEM 1.01. REGISTRANT’S
BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS.
On February 1, 2017, Acme United Corporation issued a press
release announcing that it had agreed to acquire the assets of Spill Magic, Inc., for $7.2 million in cash. Based in Santa Ana,
CA, Spill Magic is a leader in absorbents that encapsulate spills into dry powders that can be safely disposed. Additional information
related to the acquisition of Spill Magic can be found in the Company’s press release dated February 1, 2017. A copy of
the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated February 1, 2017.
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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
hereunto duly authorized.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
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By
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/s/
Walter C. Johnsen
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Walter C. Johnsen
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Chairman and
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Chief Executive Officer
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Dated: February 2, 2017
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By
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/s/
Paul
G. Driscoll
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Paul G. Driscoll
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Vice President and
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Chief Financial Officer
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Dated: February 2, 2017
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated February 1, 2017.
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