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 13, 2002
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Atchison Casting Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
KANSAS 1-12541 48-1156578
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
400 South Fourth Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (913) 367-2121
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
Atchison Casting Corporation issued a press release today announcing improved
operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal
2002. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) EXHIBITS. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
99.1 Press Release dated May 13, 2002.
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.
Date: May 13, 2002
Atchison Casting Corporation
By: /s/ Kevin T. McDermed
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Kevin T. McDermed
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
