Form 8-K

 

 

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): November 27, 2013

 

 

 

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MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   1-15579   25-0668780

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

1000 Cranberry Woods Drive

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

   16066-5207
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 724-776-8600

 

 

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))

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

On November 27, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing delays in obtaining government approvals for MSA’s new self-contained breathing apparatus. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (d) Exhibits

 

99.1    Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated November 27, 2013, announcing delays in obtaining government approvals for MSA’s new self-contained breathing apparatus.

 

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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.

 

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
(Registrant)
By  

/s/ Douglas K. McClaine

  Douglas K. McClaine
  Vice President, General Counsel and
  Secretary

Date: November 27, 2013

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

No.

   

Description

99.1    Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated November 27, 2013, announcing delays in obtaining government approvals for MSA’s new self-contained breathing apparatus.

 

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