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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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)July 23 (July 22)
BUCYRUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 333-16715 | | 39-0188050 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
P. O. BOX 500 1100 MILWAUKEE AVENUE SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (Address of principal executive offices) | | | | 53172 (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code(414) 768-4000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 22, 2004, Bucyrus International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the pricing of its initial public offering. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 | | Press Release of the Registrant, dated July 22, 2004. |
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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, hereunto duly authorized.
| | BUCYRUS INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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| | By: | | /s/ CRAIG R. MACKUS Name: Craig R. Mackus Title: Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Secretary |
Dated: July 23, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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Exhibit 99.1 | | Press Release of the Registrant, dated July 22, 2004. |
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