UNITED STATES
SECURITIES & 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): August 28, 2008
AEP INDUSTRIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE | | 0-14450 | | 22-1916107 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
125 Phillips Avenue, South Hackensack, New Jersey | | 07606 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 641-6600
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) N/A
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 28, 2008, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia appointed AEP Industries Inc. as the “stalking horse” bidder for the Plastics Films business of Atlantis Plastics, Inc. (OTC:ATPL.PK). The “stalking horse” bid is subject to higher and better offers at a Court sponsored auction, scheduled to be held on October 2, 2008.
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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.
| | AEP INDUSTRIES INC. |
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Date: September 2, 2008 | By: | /s/ LINDA N. GUERRERA |
| | Linda N. Guerrera |
| | Vice President and Controller |
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