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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): December 6, 2005
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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 (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, 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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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Section 5. Corporate Governance and Management.
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
(a) - (b) Not applicable.
(c) On December 6, 2005, George P. Stoe was appointed as Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Worthington Industries,
Inc. (the "Registrant"), effective immediately. In such capacity, Mr.
Stoe will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
Registrant in working with the presidents of the business segments on
quickly and effectively implementing business strategy goals. Some of
his specific priorities will include: driving safety initiatives
across the company, succession planning and leadership development
and productivity improvements.
Mr. Stoe, who is 59, had served as President of Worthington Cylinder
Corporation, a subsidiary of the Registrant, since January of 2003.
Mr. Stoe served as President of Zinc Corporation of America, the
nation's largest zinc producer, located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, from
November 2000 until May 2002. From April 1999 to November 2000, he
served as President of Wise Alloys, LLC, a rolling mill and cast
house beverage can recycling and coating operation. Mr. Stoe serves
at the pleasure of the directors of the Registrant. There are no
family relationships between Mr. Stoe and any director or other
executive officer of the Registrant. No arrangements or
understandings exist pursuant to which Mr. Stoe has been selected as
an executive officer of the Registrant.
The Registrant and Mr. Stoe have not entered into any employment
agreement in connection with Mr Stoe's appointment as Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer. There are and have been no
transactions of the type as to which disclosure is required under
Item 404(a) of SEC Regulation S-K, involving Mr. Stoe or any member
of his immediate family.
Section 8. Other Events.
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 6, 2005 Harry A. Goussetis was appointed to succeed Mr.
Stoe as President of Worthington Cylinder Corporation. As a result of
such appointment, Mr. Goussetis became an executive officer of the
Registrant.
Mr. Goussetis, who is 51, had served as Vice President of Human
Resources of the Registrant since January 2001. Prior to that time,
he served as Vice President of Legal and Administration for
Worthington Cylinder Corporation and as Assistant General Counsel for
the Registrant.
On December 6, 2005, the Registrant issued a press release (the
"Release" announcing, among other things, Mr. Stoe's appointment. A
copy of the Release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K and the information related to Mr. Stoe included
in the Release is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) - (c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release issued on December 6, 2005 by Worthington
Industries, Inc.
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.
Date: December 7, 2005 By: /s/ Dale T. Brinkman
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Dale T. Brinkman