UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): February 3, 2016
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Connecticut | 001-07698 | 06-0236700 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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55 Walls Drive, Fairfield, Connecticut |
06824 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 254-6060
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ITEM 1.01. REGISTRANT’S BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS.
On February 1, 2016, Acme United Corporation issued a press release announcing that it has acquired the assets of Vogel Capital, Inc., d/b/a Diamond Machining Technology (“DMT”) for $7.0 million in cash. Based in Marlborough, MA, DMT is a leader in sharpening tools for knives, scissors, chisels, and other cutting tools. Additional information related to the acquisition and DMT can be found in the Company’s press release dated February 1, 2016. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated February 1, 2016. |
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.
| ACME UNITED CORPORATION | ||
| By | /s/ Walter C. Johnsen | |
| Walter C. Johnsen | ||
| Chairman and | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: February 3, 2016 | ||
| By | /s/ Paul G. Driscoll | |
| Paul G. Driscoll | ||
| Vice President and | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
| Dated: February 3, 2016 | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated February 1, 2016. |
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