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): October 5, 2006
SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OREGON (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 0-22496 (Commission File Number) | 93-0341923 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3200 N.W. Yeon Ave. P.O. Box 10047 Portland, OR (Address of principal executive offices) | 97296-0047 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (503) 224-9900
NO CHANGE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.05. | AMENDMENTS TO THE REGISTRANT’S CODE OF ETHICS, OR WAIVER OF A PROVISION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS. |
On October 5, 2006, the Board of Directors of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) approved amendments to the Company’s Code of Conduct. The amendments to the Company’s Code of Conduct related to the following topics, among others:
q | Policies for accepting or receiving gifts, gratuities, discounts and entertainment; |
q | Policies regarding compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations; |
q | Policies restricting hospitality, gifts or entertainment for government officials, among others; |
q | Policies regarding political and charitable contributions; and |
q | Policies prohibiting association with entities that may be involved in criminal or terrorist activities. |
The changes described above are effective as of October 5, 2006. The Code of Conduct, as amended, is available on the Company’s website at www.schnitzersteel.com, is filed herewith as exhibit 14.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(d) Exhibits.
14.1 Code of Conduct, as adopted on October 5, 2006
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.
SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
(Registrant) | ||
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Dated: October 12, 2006 | By: | /s/ Richard C. Josephson |
Name: Richard C. Josephson | ||
Title: Secretary |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
14.1 | Code of Conduct, as adopted on October 5, 2006 | |