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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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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): JULY 9, 2003
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-584
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FERRO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
AN OHIO CORPORATION, IRS NO. 34-0217820
1000 LAKESIDE AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44114
(Address of principal executive offices)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE:
216/641-8580
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER ITEM 12.
Information required by Item 12 is being provided under this Item based
on SEC interim filing guidance.
On July 9, 2003, Ferro Corporation issued a press release concerning
the divestiture of certain discontinued operations and an earnings
forecast range for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. A copy of this
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
/s/ Hector R. Ortino
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Signature
Hector R. Ortino
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Title
/s/ Thomas Gannon
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Signature
Thomas Gannon
Chief Financial Officer
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Title
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No Description
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99.1 Press Release of Ferro Corporation dated July 9, 2003.