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 23, 2006
ElkCorp
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
1-5341 75-1217920
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
14911 Quorum Drive, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75254-1491
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(972) 851-0500
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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)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
Press Release
On January 23, 2006, the company issued a press release announcing it has
authorized spending up to $4,000,000 to acquire shares of its outstanding common
stock under a previously approved share repurchase authorization. A copy of the
press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated January 23, 2006 of ElkCorp.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ElkCorp
DATE: January 23, 2006 /s/ Gregory J. Fisher
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Gregory J. Fisher
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Controller
/s/ Leonard R. Harral
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Leonard R. Harral
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
and Treasurer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated January 23, 2006 issued by ElkCorp