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): February 19, 2019
Commission File Number
001-34581
Kraton Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 20-0411521 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
15710 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 300
Houston, TX 77032
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
281-504-4700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
The information set forth under Item 7.01 below is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.
Item 7.01. | Regulation FD |
On February 19, 2019, Kraton Corporation issued a press release announcing initiatives intended to enhance shareholder value and providing an update on its guidance for expected Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference herein.
The information contained and furnished in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1: Kraton Corporation Press Release, dated February 19, 2019
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.
KRATON CORPORATION | ||
Date: | February 19, 2019 | /s/ James L. Simmons |
James L. Simmons | ||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||