1 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): May 2, 2000 BRUSH WELLMAN INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 1-7006 34-0119320 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 486-4200 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item 5. Other Events. On May 2, 2000, Brush Wellman Inc. distributed the press release that is incorporated herein by reference and is being filed as an exhibit to the report on this form. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. Exhibit Description of Exhibit - ------- ---------------------- 99 Press Release of Brush Wellman Inc. dated May 2, 2000. 3 SIGNATURES 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. BRUSH WELLMAN INC. By: /s/ Michael C. Hasychak ----------------------------------- Michael C. Hasychak Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer Date: May 9, 2000 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description of Exhibit - ------- ---------------------- 99 Press Release of Brush Wellman Inc., dated May 2, 2000.