Results of Operations

8-K 1 a51708418.htm CABOT CORP. 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): October 31, 2017 Cabot Corporation (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 1-5667 04-2271897 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)   2 Seaport Lane, Suite 1300, Boston, MA 02210-2019 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 345-0100 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company      ⃞ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.      ⃞ 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 (see General Instructions A.2. below): ⃞       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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 31, 2017, Cabot Corporation issued a press release announcing operating results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. 99.1           Press release issued by Cabot Corporation on October 31, 2017 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.   CABOT CORPORATION   By: /s/ James P. Kelly Name: James P. Kelly Title: Vice President and Controller Date:  October 31, 2017 --> -->