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) JULY 1, 2003
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MASCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-5794 38-1794485
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
21001 VAN BORN ROAD, TAYLOR, MICHIGAN 48180
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(313) 274-7400
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 1, 2003 the Company and The Black & Decker Corporation jointly
issued a press release announcing that they have signed a letter of intent for
Black & Decker to acquire the Company's Baldwin Hardware and Weiser Lock
businesses. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release dated July 1, 2003
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 thereunto duly authorized.
July 1, 2003 MASCO CORPORATION
By: /s/ John R. Leekley
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Name: John R. Leekley
Title: Senior Vice President -
General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
99 Press Release dated July 1, 2003