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) April 13, 2018

PLY GEM HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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DELAWARE	001-35930	20-0645710
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5020 WESTON PARKWAY, SUITE 400 CARY, NORTH CAROLINA		27513
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(919) 677-3900

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 8.01

Other Events

On April 13, 2018, plaintiffs’ counsel in a putative class action filed in connection with the Merger issued a notice regarding developments with respect to the putative class action. The notice is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Notice, dated April 13, 2018

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: April 13, 2018


PLY GEM HOLDINGS, INC.

By:	/s/ Shawn K. Poe
	Name:	Shawn K. Poe
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

PLY GEM HOLDINGS INC 8-K