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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 28, 2005
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SOLA INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-13606 94-3189941
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) file number) Identification No.)
10590 West Ocean Air Drive, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92130
(Address of principal executive offices)
(858) 509-9899 (Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 February 28, 2005, the stockholders of SOLA International Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), approved an agreement and plan of merger
under which Carl Zeiss TopCo GmbH would acquire all of the outstanding shares of
the Company for $28 per share. A favorable vote by a majority of shares
outstanding was required for the approval and adoption of the agreement and plan
of merger.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company on March 1, 2005 is filed
as an exhibit hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release
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.
Dated: March 1, 2005
SOLA INTERNATIONAL INC.
By: /s/ Ronald F. Dutt
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Name: Ronald F. Dutt
Title: Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer