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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) September 6, 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
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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
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13-4(c))
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 "Regulation FD
Disclosure."
On September 6, 2005, Walter Industries, Inc., issued a press release providing
updates to previously announced information. A copy of the Walter Industries,
Inc. press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated September 6, 2005
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: September 6, 2005
Exhibit (99.1) Press release dated September 6, 2005, Walter Industries
Provides Updates to Previously Announced Information