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):					March 21, 2020
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware			001-04329		34-4297750
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S Employer Identification No.)
701 Lima Avenue,	Findlay,	Ohio	419-	423-1321	45840
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Registrant's telephone number)		(Zip Code)
			Not Applicable
			(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, $1 par value per share			CTB		New York Stock Exchange
(Title of Each Class)			(Trading Symbol)		(Name of Each Exchange on which Registered)

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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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company 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. ☐

Item 701. Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 21, 2020, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the temporary shutdown of production in the Americas due to the coronavirus pandemic. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by reference. On March 23, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing the temporary shutdown of production in Europe due to the coronavirus pandemic. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On March 21, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing the United Steelworks Local 207L has ratified a new four-year labor agreement. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company’s press release regarding production in the Americas issued March 21, 2020.

99.2 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company’s press release regarding production in Europe issued March 23, 2020

99.3 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company’s press release regarding a new labor agreement issued March 21, 2020

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:	Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
March 23, 2020	By: /s/ Jack Jay McCracken
	Name: Jack Jay McCracken
	Title: Vice President, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary

EX-99.1

NEWS Cooper Tire Announces Temporary Shutdown of Manufacturing Facilities in the Americas FINDLAY, Ohio, March 21, 2020 – Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today announced it will temporarily shut down its tire manufacturing facilities in the United States and Mexico to protect the health and safety of employees and respond to market demand that has been impacted by coronavirus. The process of phasing down production at the plants will begin today and proceed on a rolling schedule over the coming week, with facilities expected to be closed for two to three weeks. Cooper will continue to closely monitor the situation and adjust timelines as necessary. The company is currently assessing plans for its Europe operations. Cooper’s plants in China, which reopened several weeks ago, and have continued to ramp up production, remain in operation. Cooper is closely monitoring supply chain and product inventory levels as the company focuses on continuing to serve customers. Cooper believes it currently has sufficient supply of product, and will continue to operate distribution centers until further notice to meet customer needs. As the coronavirus has continued to spread across the globe, Cooper has put in place measures to protect employees and meet the needs of all stakeholders including travel restrictions, remote working, social distancing, additional cleaning and disinfecting of facilities, limited visitor access and other necessary steps, which all remain in effect. ### About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) is the parent company of a global family of companies that specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sale of passenger car, light truck, medium truck, motorcycle and racing tires. Cooper's headquarters is in Findlay, Ohio, with manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design operations within its family of companies located in more than one dozen countries around the world. For more information on Cooper, visit www.coopertire.com, www.facebook.com/coopertire or www.twitter.com/coopertire. Contact: Anne Roman 419.429.7189 alroman@coopertire.com

EX-99.2

NEWS Cooper Tire Announces Temporary Shutdown of Manufacturing Facilities in Europe FINDLAY, Ohio, March 23, 2020 – Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today announced that its tire manufacturing facilities in Europe will temporarily shut down to protect the health and safety of employees and respond to market demand that has been impacted by coronavirus. The process of phasing down production at the two plants, which are located in Melksham, England and Kruševac, Serbia, will begin over the coming days, and each facility is expected to be closed for at least three weeks. Cooper will continue to closely monitor the situation and adjust timelines as necessary. Cooper earlier announced the temporary closure of its plants in the Americas. The company’s plants in China, which reopened several weeks ago, have continued to ramp up production and will remain in operation. Cooper is closely monitoring supply chain and product inventory levels globally as the company focuses on continuing to serve customers. Cooper will continue to operate distribution centers worldwide until further notice to meet customer needs. As the coronavirus has continued to spread across the globe, Cooper has put in place measures to protect employees and meet the needs of all stakeholders including travel restrictions, remote working, social distancing, additional cleaning and disinfecting of facilities, limited visitor access and other necessary steps, all of which remain in effect. ### About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd., a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, has more than a century’s experience at the leading edge of tire technology. Cooper Tire Europe manufactures motorcycle and motorsports tires under the Avon and Cooper brand names. For more information visit www.coopertire.eu or www.avontyres.com. About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Serbia, d.o.o. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Serbia, d.o.o. is a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and operates a tire manufacturing plant in Kruševac. The facility was acquired by Cooper in January 2012 and currently produces tires primarily for Europe and other global markets. It is one of the most significant U.S. investments in the Republic of Serbia. About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) is the parent company of a global family of companies that specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sale of passenger car, light truck, medium truck, motorcycle and racing tires. Cooper's headquarters is in Findlay, Ohio, with manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design operations within its family of companies located in more than one dozen countries around the world. For more information on Cooper, visit www.coopertire.com, www.facebook.com/coopertire or www.twitter.com/coopertire. Contact: Anne Roman 419.429.7189 alroman@coopertire.com

EX-99.3

NEWS United Steelworkers Ratify New Labor Agreement at Cooper Tire Findlay FINDLAY, Ohio, March 21, 2020 – Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) confirmed today that members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 207L in Findlay, Ohio have ratified a new four-year labor agreement, which covers approximately 800 USW members. According to Brian Brubaker, President of USW Local 207L, “We were able to reach a favorable agreement, and are extremely proud of the USW team in Findlay.” “With much hard work and a thoughtful negotiation process by both the USW and company representatives, we are pleased that Findlay plant employees recognized the value of the new contract. We appreciate our positive relationship with the USW as our great team in Findlay continues to produce great tires,” said Cooper Tire Findlay Plant Manager Jeff Kamm. ### About Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) is the parent company of a global family of companies that specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sale of passenger car, light truck, medium truck, motorcycle and racing tires. Cooper's headquarters is in Findlay, Ohio, with manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design operations within its family of companies located in more than one dozen countries around the world. For more information on Cooper, visit www.coopertire.com, www.facebook.com/coopertire or www.twitter.com/coopertire. Contact: Anne Roman 419.429.7189 alroman@coopertire.com

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Document Period End Date	Mar. 21, 2020
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