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): February 22, 2005
BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | | 001-11549 | | 63-0780521 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 4909 SE International Way, Portland, Oregon | | 97222 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 653-8881
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
Blount International, Inc. (the “Company”) is furnishing herewith its press release dated February 22, 2005 announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Company does not intend for this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, to be treated as “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference into its filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release dated as of February 22, 2005 issued by Blount International, Inc. |
SIGNATURES
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.
| | | Blount International, Inc., |
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| Date: | | February 22, 2005 | | By: | | /s/ Calvin E. Jenness |
| | | | | | | Calvin E. Jenness Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release dated as of February 22, 2005 issued by Blount International, Inc. |
