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 17, 1997 LILLY INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 0-6953 35-0471010 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 733 South West Street 46225 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (317) 687-6700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 5. Other Events. Pursuant to General Instruction F to Form 8-K, the press release issued October 17, 1997, concerning the propose Rule 144-A $100 million Senior Notes offering of Lilly Industries, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated October 17, 1997 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. LILLY INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ John C. Elbin --------------------------------------- John C. Elbin, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary -4-