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): August 21, 2002
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Worthington Industries, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 1-8399 31-1189815
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
1205 Dearborn Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43085
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (614) 438-3210
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Index to Exhibits is on Page 4.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) None required.
(b) None required.
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer
of Worthington Industries, Inc. Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings
99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer
of Worthington Industries, Inc. Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On August 21, 2002, each of the Principal Executive Officer, John P.
McConnell, and Principal Financial Officer, John T. Baldwin, of Worthington
Industries, Inc. submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission sworn
statements pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Order No. 4-460.
A copy of each of these statements is attached hereto as an Exhibit
(99.1 and 99.2).
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SIGNATURES
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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.
WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: August 21, 2002 By: /s/ John T. Baldwin
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Printed Name: John T. Baldwin
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Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer of
Worthington Industries, Inc. Regarding Facts and Circumstances
Relating to Exchange Act Filings
99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer of
Worthington Industries, Inc. Regarding Facts and Circumstances
Relating to Exchange Act Filings
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