Exhibit 16
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June 8, 2004
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Worthington Industries, Inc. Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (the “Plan”) (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Plan’s Form 8-K report dated June 2, 2004. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP