UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
Current
Report
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Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The |
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): |
September 30, 2009 (September 29, 2009) |
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Ohio |
1-8399 |
31-1189815 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, Ohio |
43085 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
(614) 438-3210 |
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Not Applicable |
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(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 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))
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. |
The following information is furnished pursuant to both Item 2.02 and Item 7.01:
On September 29, 2009, Worthington Industries, Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a news release reporting results for the quarterly (three-month) period ended August 31, 2009. A copy of the news release (the “Release”) is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01. Other.
The Estate of John H. McConnell (the Company's founder) informed the Company today that it intends to sell up to 1.2 million common shares of Worthington Industries, Inc. in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, primarily to generate cash to pay Estate taxes.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) through (c): Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
The following exhibit is included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on September 29, 2009 |
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.
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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Date: |
September 30, 2009 |
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By: |
/s/ Dale T. Brinkman |
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Dale T. Brinkman, Vice President- |
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Administration, General Counsel and Secretary |
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on September 29, 2009 |
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