================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION UNITED STATES Washington, DC 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) SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 ------------------ INTERMET CORPORATION -------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) GEORGIA 0-13787 58-1563873 ------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 5445 CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE 200 48098-2683 TROY, MICHIGAN ---------- -------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number including area code: (248) 952-2500 -------------- NOT APPLICABLE -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230 .425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS On September 17, 2004, INTERMET Corporation issued a press release disclosing a projected loss for the third quarter, projected covenant defaults under its credit agreement and negotiations with its lenders. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) Exhibits: The following exhibit is being furnished herewith: 99.1. INTERMET Corporation press release dated September 17, 2004. 2 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. INTERMET CORPORATION September 17, 2004 By: /s/ Alan J. Miller Alan J. Miller Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary 3 Exhibit Index ------------- No. Description - --- ----------- 99.1. INTERMET Corporation press release dated September 17, 2004 4