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): July 27, 1998 ------------------------------ BRUSH WELLMAN INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 1-7006 34-0119320 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer diction of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 17876 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44110 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive (Zip Code) offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 486-4200 ----------------- 2 Item 5. Other Events ------------ On July 27, 1998, Brush Wellman Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ------------------------------------------------------------------ (C) Exhibits 99 Press Release, dated July 27, 1998 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. Date: July 27, 1998 By: /s/ Carl Cramer ---------------------------- Carl Cramer Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer 1 3 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit - -------------- ---------------------- 99 Press Release, dated July 27, 1998 2