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): December 5, 2008
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Commission File No. 0-516
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| Incorporated under the laws
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I.R.S. Employer Identification |
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No. 57-0248420 |
1 N. Second St.
Hartsville, South Carolina 29550
Telephone: 843/383-7000
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:
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))
Section 7 — Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 5, 2008, Sonoco Products Company issued a news release providing an update on the
Company’s strategic initiatives, outlining financial performance expectations for 2008 and
2009, and announcing plans to implement further cost reduction measures. A copy of that
release is attached as an exhibit hereto.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99 — Registrant’s news release providing an update on the Company’s
strategic initiatives, outlining financial performance expectations for 2008 and 2009,
and announcing plans to implement further cost reduction measures. |
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