MATERION Corp — M&A Activity 2016

Dec 5, 2016

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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): December 2, 2016

Materion Corporation

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio — (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6070 Parkland Blvd., Mayfield Hts., Ohio	44124
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 216-486-4200

Not Applicable

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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:

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On December 2, 2016, Materion Corporation (“Materion”) and Heraeus Holding GmbH (“Heraeus”) entered into an asset purchase agreement pursuant to which Materion will acquire the principal portion of Heraeus’ high-performance target materials business. The purchase price is approximately €27.5 million (approximately $30.0 million), subject to working capital and other adjustments. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2017, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals.

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.

Materion Corporation

December 5, 2016 By: /s/ Michael C Hasychak

Michael C. Hasychak

Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary