UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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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): November 19, 2003
ATCHISON CASTING CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Kansas 1-12541 48-1156578
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
400 South Fourth Street, Atchison, KS 66002
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(913) 367-2121
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events On November 19, 2003 Atchison Casting Corporation issued a press release announcing an agreement to sell its remaining operating assets. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. It is unlikely that any funds will be left for stockholders of Atchison Casting after payment of secured creditors in the reorganization proceeding under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"). Item 7. Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 19, 2003
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: November 19, 2003
Atchison Casting Corporation
By: /s/ Kevin T. McDermed
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Kevin T. McDermed
Chief Financial Officer