================================================================================ 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) February 9, 2005 GENCORP INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 1-01520 34-0244000 ---------------------------- ------------ ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) Highway 50 and Aerojet Road, Rancho Cordova, California 95670 ------------------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 916-355-4000 -------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c)) ================================================================================ ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the text of the registrant's press release issued on February 9, 2005 in which GenCorp Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2004. As discussed in Exhibit 99.1, the press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are present expectations, and are subject to the limitations listed therein and in GenCorp's other SEC reports, including that actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The foregoing information (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished under "Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" and "Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure." Such information (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. The filing of this Report and the furnishing of this information pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) do not mean that such information is material or that disclosure of such information is required. ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE See "Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" above. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ---------------------------------------------------- 99.1 GenCorp Inc.'s press release dated February 9, 2005. 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. GENCORP INC. By: /s/ Mark A. Whitney ----------------------- Name: Mark A. Whitney Title: Vice President, Law; Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 99.1 GenCorp Inc.'s press release dated February 9, 2005.