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): January 22, 2004
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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 (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus Ohio 43085
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 438-3210
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On January 22, 2004, Worthington Industries, Inc. (the "Company")
issued a news release announcing that John S. Christie, President, Chief
Operating Officer and acting Chief Financial Officer has been appointed Chief
Financial Officer. A copy of this news release is attached as Exhibit 99 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) and (b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on
January 22, 2004
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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.
WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Dated: January 22, 2004 By: /s/ Dale T. Brinkman
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Dale T. Brinkman
Vice President - Administration,
General Counsel and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated January 22, 2004
Worthington Industries, Inc.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on
January 22, 2004
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