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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 1, 2001
TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-6903 75-0225040
(State of incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification No. )
2525 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207-2401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 631-4420
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 23, 2001, the Registrant issued a news release that (i)
announced it's earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31,
2001; and (ii) announced additional fourth quarter unusual charges of
approximately $16 million related to plant closings and $14.8 million in
litigation reserves related to an adverse jury verdict. The jury verdict had
previously been announced. These charges are in addition to previously announced
fourth quarter unusual charges of approximately $17 million primarily for
severance and asset write-downs and approximately $8 million related to exiting
the concrete mixer and concrete batch plant business.
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99(1) - News release of Registrant dated May 23, 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.
TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: June 1, 2001 By: /s/ Michael G. Fortado
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Michael G. Fortado
Vice President, General
Counsel, and Secretary