Results of Operations · Reg FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): May 8, 2019 Myers Industries, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Ohio 001-8524 34-0778636 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1293 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44301 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code) (330) 253-5592 Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (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: ☐ Written communication 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 communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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. ☐ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, without par value MYE The New York Stock Exchange Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 8, 2019, Myers Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. In addition, a copy of the presentation which will be discussed during the Company’s earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on May 8, 2019, is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Information about the call can be found in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Current Report on Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. As described in “Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition” above, on May 8, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019, the full text of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. In addition, a copy of the presentation which will be discussed during the Company’s earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on May 8, 2019 is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Current Report on Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits . Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated May 8, 2019 99.2 First Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation dated May 8, 2019 SIGNATURE 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. Myers Industries, Inc. By: /s/ Andrean R. Horton Andrean R. Horton Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Date: May 8, 2019