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) October 1, 2008
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Pennsylvania
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1-1687
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25-0730780 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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15272 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 434-3131
Not Applicable
(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:
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))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 1, 2008, PPG Industries, Inc. announced that on September 30, 2008 it completed the
divestiture of its automotive glass and services business to a new company formed by funds managed
by Kohlberg & Company, LLC. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the transaction is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 — Press release of PPG Industries, Inc. dated October 1, 2008.
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