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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 Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
MARCH 18, 1997
ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-20278 75-2274963
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1410 MILLWOOD ROAD, MCKINNEY, TEXAS 75069
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(972) 562-9473
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Item 5. Other Events
On March 18, 1997, Encore Wire Corporation announced in a press
release in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 99 that its Board of Directors
has authorized the purchase of 25.6 acres of land adjacent to the Company's
current manufacturing facility and that the Company plans to construct a
facility to fabricate copper rod on the land as well as a separate facility to
handle warehousing and distribution of finished goods.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99 Encore Wire Corporation March 18, 1997 press release
announcing plans to construct facility.
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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: March 18, 1997 ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION
By: /s/ SCOTT D. WEAVER
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Scott D. Weaver, Vice President -- Finance,
Treasurer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Encore Wire Corporation March 18, 1997 press release
announcing plans to construct facility.