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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 29, 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.
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Information required by Item 12 is being provided under this Item
based on SEC interim filing guidance.
On July 29, 2003, Ferro Corporation issued a press release concerning
the financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003 and
notice of a conference call scheduled for July 29 at 11 A.M. EST.
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
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Title
/s/ Thomas M. Gannon
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Signature
Thomas M. Gannon
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No Description
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99.1 Press Release of Ferro Corporation dated July 29, 2003.