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).
June 11, 1996
Plymouth Rubber Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 1-5197 04-1733970
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number,) Identification No.)
104 Revere Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (617) 828-0220
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Item 5. Other Event
On June 11, 1996, the Registrant declared a 5% stock dividend on
both Class A (voting) and Class B (non-voting) common stock. The
dividend will be paid in Class B shares on August 19, 1996 to
shareholders of record as of June 24, 1996. Cash will be paid in
lieu of fractional shares using the closing price of Class B common
stock on June 10, 1996.
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Proforma Financial Information and
Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of businesses acquired:
Not Applicable
(b) Proforma Financial Information:
Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibits required as part of this report as listed in
the Index to Exhibits appearing on Page 5.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the provisions 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.
PLYMOUTH RUBBER COMPANY, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: June 11, 1996 By Duane E. Wheeler
Duane E. Wheeler
Vice President-Finance and Treasurer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
(1) Not Applicable
(2) Not Applicable
(4) Not Applicable
(16) Not Applicable
(17) Not Applicable
(20) Press release announcing stock dividend
dated June 11, 1996
(23) Not Applicable
(24) Not Applicable
(27) Not Applicable
(99) Not Applicable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Duane E. Wheeler
Vice President - Finance & Treasurer
(617) 828-0220 Ext. 1375
Plymouth Rubber Company Announces Stock Dividend
Canton, Massachusetts (June 11, 1996) - Plymouth Rubber Company,
Inc., (AMEX: PLRA, PLRB) today announced that its Board of Directors
declared a 5% stock dividend on both Class A (voting) and Class B
(non voting) common stock. The dividend will be paid in Class B
shares on August 19, 1996, to shareholders of record as of June 24,
1996.
"This is the second consecutive year Plymouth Rubber has declared a
stock dividend," said Maurice J. Hamilburg, the Company's President
and Chief Executive Officer. "Our business outlook continues to be
encouraging, and we believe that this second stock dividend will
again increase our stock's liquidity. This action is part of our
comprehensive effort to increase investor awareness of Plymouth
Rubber."
"Fiscal 1995 was the fourth consecutive year of increasing profits
from continuing operations," Mr. Hamilburg noted. "We believe the
Company is adhering to the correct strategy to continue this trend
over the long term."
After the share distribution, there will be 810,586 shares of Class
A and approximately 1,144,700 shares of Class B common stock
outstanding.
Plymouth Rubber Company, Inc., manufactures and distributes rubber
and vinyl products, including insulating tapes, automotive tapes,
and other industrial tapes and films. The Company's products are
used by the electrical supply industry, electric utilities, and
automotive and other original equipment manufacturers.
