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): May 25, 2010
Ryerson Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-09117
(Commission File Number)
36-3425828
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2621 West 15th Place, Chicago, IL 60608
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(773) 762-2121
(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:
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
Ryerson Initiates CEO Succession Planning
On May 25, 2010 Ryerson Inc. announced that it has begun succession planning in anticipation of the retirement of Chief Executive Officer and President Stephen E. Makarewicz prior to the end of 2012. Mr. Makarewicz, 63, has informed the company of his intent to retire by age 65. He has been CEO and President of the Company since August 2008, and previously served in a variety of other executive roles. Specific transition timing will be announced at a future date.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is being filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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| 99.1 | | Press Release: Ryerson Initiates CEO Succession Planning |
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.
Dated: May 26, 2010
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| RYERSON INC. |
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| By: | | /s/ Terence R. Rogers |
| Name: | | Terence R. Rogers |
| Title: | | Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
Number | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release: Ryerson Initiates CEO Succession Planning |
