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): October 26, 2016
ESSENDANT INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 0-10653 | | 36-3141189 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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One Parkway North Blvd. Suite 100 Deerfield, Illinois | | 60015-2559 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (847) 627-7000
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 2.02 | | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
The following information, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” hereunder for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
On October 26, 2016, Essendant Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. A copy of the Registrant’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, a slide presentation summarizing earnings and financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 | | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated October 26, 2016, announcing financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. |
99.2 | | Earnings Presentation, a slide presentation summarizing earnings and financial results. |
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
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| ESSENDANT INC. |
Date: October 26, 2016 | /s/Earl C. Shanks |
| Earl C. Shanks Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| ESSENDANT INC. EXHIBIT INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | Method of Filing |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated October 26, 2016, announcing financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. | Filed Herewith |
99.2 | | Earnings Presentation, a slide presentation summarizing earnings and financial results. | Filed Herewith |
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