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): April 27, 2005
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin |
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| 39-0448110 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
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| (I.R.S. Employer |
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2400 S. 44th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066 | ||||
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code) | ||||
(920) 684-4410
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions
On April 27, 2005, the company issued a press release describing its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The press release issued by the Registrant in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 The Manitowoc Company, Inc. press release dated April 27, 2005
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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.
| THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. | |
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DATE: April 27, 2005 | /s/ Carl J. Laurino |
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| Carl J. Laurino | |
| Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | |
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
TO
FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
Dated as of April 27, 2005
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated April 27, 2005, regarding the earnings of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. for the three months ended March 31, 2005. |
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