UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM8-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): March 13, 2018
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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| England and Wales | | 001-38366 | | 98-1395184 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1551 Wewatta Street,
Denver, Colorado 80202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(303)744-1911
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934(§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On March 13, 2018, Gates Industrial Corporation plc announced its financial results and operating highlights for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as may be set forth by specific reference in that filing.
| Item 9.01 | (d) Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
Exhibits.
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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.
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| GATES INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION PLC |
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| By: | | /s/ Jamey S. Seely |
| | Name: | | Jamey S. Seely |
| | Title: | | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Date: March 13, 2018
