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) April 15, 1999 ------------------ THE B.F.GOODRICH COMPANY -------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) New York 1-892 34-0252680 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 4020 Kinross Lakes Parkway, Richfield, Ohio 44286-9368 -------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 330-659-7600 ------------ Not Applicable --------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Item 5. Other Events - ------- ------------ On April 15, 1999, The B.F.Goodrich Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. Reference is made to Exhibit 99 hereto which is a copy of the press release. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits - ------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ 99 Press release dated April 15, 1999 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. THE B.F.GOODRICH COMPANY By /s/Nicholas J. Calise ----------------------------- Nicholas J. Calise, Secretary Dated: April 20, 1999