Incorporated under the laws | I.R.S. Employer Identification | |
of South Carolina | No. 57-0248420 |
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. | ||
On December 3, 2010, Sonoco Products Company (the Company) hosted its annual investor conference in New York City in which it provided an update on its 2010 financial performance, outlined strategic initiatives, announced a common stock repurchase and established its financial outlook for 2011. On December 3, 2010, 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. |
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibit 99 Registrants news release providing an update on the Companys 2010 financial performance, outlining strategic initiatives, announcing a common stock repurchase and establishing its financial outlook for 2011. |
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SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY |
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Date: December 3, 2010 | By: | /s/ C.J. Hupfer | ||
C.J. Hupfer | ||||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
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99 | Registrants news release providing an update on the Companys 2010 financial performance,
outlining strategic initiatives, announcing a common stock repurchase and establishing its
financial outlook for 2011. |
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