UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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):
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January 24, 2014 |
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio |
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001-08399 |
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31-1189815 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, Ohio |
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43085 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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(614) 438-3210 |
(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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On January 24, 2014, Worthington Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Pressure Cylinders segment has completed its acquisition of a 75 percent stake in Aritas Basincli Kaplar Sanayi A.S. (ARITAS), one of Europe’s leading LNG (liquefied natural gas) and cryogenic technology companies. The remaining 25 percent stake was retained by the prior owners. Purchase price was approximately $36.6 million. The new venture will be called Worthington-ARITAS.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) – (c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
99.1 News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on January 24, 2014.
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: January 24, 2014 |
By: /s/ Dale T. Brinkman |
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Dale T. Brinkman, Vice President – |
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Administration, General Counsel and Secretary |