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) April 26, 1995 BALL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-7349 35-0160610 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 345 South High Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305-2326 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 747-6100 Ball Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K Dated May 4, 1995 Item 5. Other Events. On April 26, 1995, the Board of Directors announced the election of George A. Sissel as president and chief executive officer of Ball Corporation. A copy of a press release announcing Mr. Sissel's election is attached as Exhibit EX-99 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits EX-99 - Other Documents or Statements to Security Holders. Text of a press release disseminated by the registrant on April 26, 1995. Ball Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K Dated May 4, 1995 SIGNATURE 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. BALL CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: May 4, 1995 By: /s/ Elizabeth A. Overmyer ------------------------- Elizabeth A. Overmyer Corporate Secretary Ball Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K Dated May 4, 1995 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description EX-99 Text of a press release disseminated by the registrant on April 26, 1995.