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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
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</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Current Report </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November&nbsp;15, 2013 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Polymer Group, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Commission
File Number: 001-14330 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>57-1003983</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of incorporation)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Identification No.)</B></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>9335 Harris Corners Parkway, Suite 300 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Charlotte, North Carolina 28269 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(704) 697-5100 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;2.01</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On November&nbsp;15, 2013, Fiberweb
plc (&#147;<U>Fiberweb</U>&#148;) and PGI Acquisition Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polymer Group, Inc. (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), jointly announced that the previously announced acquisition (the &#147;<U>Fiberweb
Acquisition</U>&#148;) of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Fiberweb pursuant to a court sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the UK Companies Act of 2006 by PGI Acquisition Limited, became effective. As previously
announced, the offer price for the Fiberweb Acquisition was 102 pence per share of Fiberweb. The Company expects to pay the offer price to Fiberweb shareholders on or about November&nbsp;27, 2013. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company expects to fund the Fiberweb Acquisition with borrowings pursuant to the previously announced bridge credit facility, dated as of
September&nbsp;17, 2013, among the Company, Scorpio Acquisition Corporation, the lenders from time to time party thereto, Citicorp North America, Inc., as administrative agent, Barclays Bank PLC, as syndication agent and Citigroup Global Markets
Inc. and Barclays Bank PLC as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners (as it may be amended from time to time the &#147;<U>Bridge Facility</U>&#148;). Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., which is an affiliate of the Company, is a lender under
the Bridge Facility. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;7.01</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Regulation FD Disclosure </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the Fiberweb Acquisition, Fiberweb and PGI
Acquisition Limited issued a joint press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Also in connection with the Fiberweb Acquisition, the Company issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information furnished under this Item&nbsp;7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 shall not be considered &#147;filed&#148; under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, unless the Company expressly sets
forth in such future filings that such information is to be considered &#147;filed&#148; or incorporated by reference therein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forward-Looking
Statements </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Some of the matters discussed in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) may constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the &#147;safe harbor&#148; provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations and involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such statements due to various factors. For a discussion of the various factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, please
refer to the risk factors and other disclosures contained in the Company&#146;s previously filed Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Financial Statements and Exhibits </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) <U>Financial statements of businesses acquired.</U> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements required by this Item with respect to the transaction described in Item&nbsp;2.01 will be filed by amendment as soon
as practicable, and in any event within 71 calendar days of the date on which this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) <U>Pro forma
financial information</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The pro forma financial information required by this Item with respect to the transaction described in
Item&nbsp;2.01 will be filed by amendment as soon as practicable, and in any event within 71 calendar days of the date on which this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) <U>Exhibits</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See the Exhibit Index
immediately following the signature page hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference. </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 thereto duly authorized. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dennis E. Norman</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Name: Dennis E. Norman</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Title:&nbsp;&nbsp; Executive Vice President, Chief Financial &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Officer and Treasurer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Joint press release, dated November 15, 2013.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Press release of the Company, dated November 15, 2013.</TD></TR>
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Form 8-K
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): November 15, 2013
Polymer Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission
File Number: 001-14330
Delaware
57-1003983
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
9335 Harris Corners Parkway, Suite 300
Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(704) 697-5100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
¨
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.01
Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On November 15, 2013, Fiberweb
plc ("
Fiberweb
") and PGI Acquisition Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polymer Group, Inc. (the "
Company
"), jointly announced that the previously announced acquisition (the "
Fiberweb
Acquisition
") of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Fiberweb pursuant to a court sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the UK Companies Act of 2006 by PGI Acquisition Limited, became effective. As previously
announced, the offer price for the Fiberweb Acquisition was 102 pence per share of Fiberweb. The Company expects to pay the offer price to Fiberweb shareholders on or about November 27, 2013.
The Company expects to fund the Fiberweb Acquisition with borrowings pursuant to the previously announced bridge credit facility, dated as of
September 17, 2013, among the Company, Scorpio Acquisition Corporation, the lenders from time to time party thereto, Citicorp North America, Inc., as administrative agent, Barclays Bank PLC, as syndication agent and Citigroup Global Markets
Inc. and Barclays Bank PLC as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners (as it may be amended from time to time the "
Bridge Facility
"). Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., which is an affiliate of the Company, is a lender under
the Bridge Facility.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
In connection with the Fiberweb Acquisition, Fiberweb and PGI
Acquisition Limited issued a joint press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Also in connection with the Fiberweb Acquisition, the Company issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
The information furnished under this Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 shall not be considered "filed" under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, unless the Company expressly sets
forth in such future filings that such information is to be considered "filed" or incorporated by reference therein.
Forward-Looking
Statements
Some of the matters discussed in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) may constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations and involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such statements due to various factors. For a discussion of the various factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, please
refer to the risk factors and other disclosures contained in the Company's previously filed Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)
Financial statements of businesses acquired.
The financial statements required by this Item with respect to the transaction described in Item 2.01 will be filed by amendment as soon
as practicable, and in any event within 71 calendar days of the date on which this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed.
(b)
Pro forma
financial information
.
The pro forma financial information required by this Item with respect to the transaction described in
Item 2.01 will be filed by amendment as soon as practicable, and in any event within 71 calendar days of the date on which this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed.
(d)
Exhibits
.
See the Exhibit Index
immediately following the signature page hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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 thereto duly authorized.
Polymer Group, Inc.
By:
/s/    Dennis E. Norman
Name: Dennis E. Norman
Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial             Officer and Treasurer
Date: November 15, 2013
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Joint press release, dated November 15, 2013.
99.2
Press release of the Company, dated November 15, 2013.