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): July 31, 2009
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation) | 1-13828
(Commission File Number) | 56-1505767
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
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501 Pearl Drive (City of O’Fallon)
St. Peters, Missouri
(Address of principal executive offices) | | 63376
(Zip Code) |
(636) 474-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
As previously disclosed by MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (the “Company”), in April 2007, BP Solar International, Inc. filed suit against the Company in the Circuit Court for Frederick County, Maryland alleging non-delivery of polysilicon powder under an alleged three year supply agreement. BP Solar claimed damages, based on various theories of recovery, of up to $140 million. MEMC has always maintained that no such long term supply agreement ever existed.
The case was tried before a jury and on July 31, 2009, the jury returned a verdict in favor of BP Solar, awarding damages of $8,849,447. MEMC intends to appeal the decision.
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.
| MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC. |
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Date: August 3, 2009 | By: | /s/ Bradley D. Kohn |
| | Name: Bradley D. Kohn
Title: Vice President and General Counsel |
