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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): Oct. 18, 2004
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AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-15661 36-0724340
State of Other Commission File Number I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of Identification Number
Incorporation
One North Arlington, 1500 West Shure Drive, Suite 500
Arlington Heights, IL 60004-7803
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 394-8730
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The information in this item is being furnished to, but not filed with,
the Securities and Exchange Commission solely under Item 12 of Form 8-K,
"Results of Operations and Financial Condition," pursuant to interim procedures
promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Release 33-8216 issued
March 27, 2003.
On Oct. 18, 2004, the registrant issued a press release to report results
for its third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2004.
That press release, dated Oct. 18, 2004 and titled "AMCOL International
Reports 23 Percent Increase in Diluted Earnings Per Share Over Prior Year Third
Quarter" is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) The following exhibit is furnished with this document:
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release titled "AMCOL International Reports 23 Percent
Increase in Diluted Earnings Per Share Over Prior Year Third
Quarter" dated October 18, 2004.
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.
AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: Oct. 18, 2004 By: /s/ Lawrence E. Washow
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Lawrence E. Washow
President and Chief
Executive Officer