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): May 29, 2007
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Commission File No. 0-516
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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)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 29, 2007, the Company exercised the option outlined in Section 2.14 of its amended and
restated credit agreement dated May 3, 2006, to expand its bank line of credit from $350
million to $500 million. The Company uses this bank line of credit to fully support its
commercial paper program, which was concurrently expanded to $500 million. The amended and
restated credit agreement has a remaining term through May 3, 2011.