UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): August 14, 2015
VISANT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE | 333-120386 | 90-0207604 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3601 Minnesota Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota | 55435 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 830-3300
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
As previously announced, Visant Corporation (“Registrant” or “Visant”) entered into a definitive purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. (“ALJ”) dated July 11, 2015, for the sale by Visant of Phoenix Color Corp. and its subsidiaries, which comprised Visant’s Publishing and Packaging services segment (the “Transaction”). On August 14, 2015, Visant completed the Transaction, and received approximately $90 million in cash proceeds, less costs and certain post-closing adjustments. Visant anticipates using the net proceeds of the Transaction to repay certain indebtedness.
In connection with the Closing of the Transaction, Mr. Marc Reisch, Chairman and Chief Executive of Visant, became the Chairman of Phoenix Color and joined the board of directors of ALJ.
The Company will comply with its further disclosure requirements under Form 8-K with respect to the Transaction over the next several days.
Use of Forward-Looking Statements
SAFE HARBOR TATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This report contains “forward-looking statements”, including, without limitation, statements concerning expectations regarding the proposed transactions. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather predictions and generally can be identified by use of statements that include such words as “may”, “might”, “will”, “should”, “estimate”, “project”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “outlook”, “believe”, “evaluate” and other similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions by management that, although believed to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain and subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting the businesses and risks associated with the successful execution of the proposed transaction. These factors include, without limitation, successful completion of the proposed transaction in the time period anticipated or at all, which is dependent on the parties’ ability to satisfy certain closing conditions, and those identified under “Risk Factors” in Visant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2015, in addition to those discussed in Visant’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements in light of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Item 8.01. Other Events
During the August 14, 2015 earnings call, Visant Corporation (“Company”) announced that Marc L. Reisch, the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will work with the Board to transition from his current role to becoming solely the Company’s Chairman. Mr. Reisch will work with the Company’s Board in determining the specific terms and timing of this transition.
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) | Not applicable |
(b) | Not applicable |
(c) | Not applicable |
(d) | Exhibits |
99.1 | Press release dated August 14, 2015. |
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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.
VISANT CORPORATION | ||||||
Date: August 17, 2015 | ||||||
/s/ James S. Simpson | ||||||
James S. Simpson | ||||||
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit No. | Exhibit | |
99.1 | Press release dated August 14, 2015. |
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