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): July 13, 2007 | ||
IPSCO Inc. | ||
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) | ||
Canada | 001-14568 | 98-0077354 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
650 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, Illinois | 60532 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 810-4800 | ||
N/A | ||
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) | ||
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On July 13, 2007, IPSCO Inc. (“IPSCO”) and SSAB Svenskt Stål AB (“SSAB”) issued a joint press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that approval from the Canadian Minister of Industry under the Investment Canada Act has been obtained and the companies have obtained clearance from the Canadian Competition Bureau in connection with the Plan of Arrangement pursuant to which SSAB Canada Inc., a subsidiary of SSAB, would acquire all of the outstanding shares of IPSCO for US$160.00 per share. No further antitrust or other regulatory approvals are required as a condition to the completion of the Arrangement. The completion of the Arrangement remains subject to shareholder approval on July 16, 2007, approval of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on July 17, 2007, and other customary closing conditions. IPSCO and SSAB expect the transaction to be completed on July 18, 2007.
The foregoing is qualified by reference to the Press Release, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | ||
99.1 | Press Release of IPSCO and SSAB, dated July 13, 2007. |
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.
IPSCO INC. | |||||
Date: | July 13, 2007 | By: | /s/ Leslie T. Lederer | ||
Name: | Leslie T. Lederer | ||||
Title: | Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary |