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 3, 2001
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Atchison Casting Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
KANSAS 1-12541 48-1156578
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
400 South Fourth Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (913) 367-2121
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 3, 2001, Atchison Casting Corporation announced 4th quarter and
fiscal 2001 results and the planned sale of two operations.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) EXHIBITS. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99.1 Press Release dated October 3, 2001.
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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: October 3, 2001
Atchison Casting Corporation
By: /s/ Kevin T. McDermed
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Kevin T. McDermed
Chief Financial Officer
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