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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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) April 26, 2005
WALTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-13711 13-3429953
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
4211 W. Boy Scout Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33607
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813) 871-4811
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 26, 2005, Walter Industries, Inc. issued a press release filed herewith
as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference setting forth Walter
Industries, Inc.'s first quarter 2005 earnings.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 "Regulation FD
Disclosure."
On April 26, 2005, Walter Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing
second quarter earnings expectations and confirming full year 2005 expectations.
A copy of the Walter Industries, Inc. press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.2.
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.
WALTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ Victor P. Patrick
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Title: Victor P. Patrick
Sr. Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Date: April 26, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
(99.1) Press release dated: April 26, 2005, Walter Industries Announces First
Quarter 2005 Results
(99.2) Press release dated: April 26, 2005,Walter Industries Announces Second
Quarter Earnings Expectations and Confirms Full
Year 2005 Expectations