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 3, 2017
Commission File Number: 1-9852
CHASE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Massachusetts |
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11-1797126 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation of |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
295 University Avenue, Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(781) 332-0700
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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Section 2 — Financial Information
Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 5, 2017, Chase Corporation (the “Company”) announced its second quarter results for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2017. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 3, 2017, Roblon A/S announced its acquisition of the assets and activities of Chase Corporation’s fiber optic cable components business, for a provisionally estimated purchase price of $4.0 million, pending any working capital adjustments. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Chase Corporation on April 5, 2017 announcing its second quarter of fiscal year 2017 financial results. |
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99.2 |
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Press release issued by Roblon A/S on April 3, 2017 announcing its acquisition of the assets and activities of Chase Corporation’s fiber optic cable components business. |
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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Chase Corporation |
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Dated: April 6, 2017 |
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/s/ Kenneth J. Feroldi |
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Kenneth J. Feroldi |
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Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Chase Corporation on April 5, 2017 announcing its second quarter of fiscal year 2017 financial results. |
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99.2 |
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Press release issued by Roblon A/S on April 3, 2017 announcing its acquisition of the assets and activities of Chase Corporation’s fiber optic cable components business. |
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