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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) October 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)
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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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13-4(c))
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 26, 2005, Walter Industries, Inc. issued a press release filed
herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference announcing its
third quarter 2005 results.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 "Regulation FD
Disclosure:"
On October 26, 2005, Walter Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing
fourth quarter and full year 2005 earnings expectations. A copy of the press
release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2.
A reconciliation of the non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures in Exhibit 99.2 will
be available on the Investor Center - Presentations page of Walter Industries'
website at www.walterind.com. In accordance with Walter Industries' policy, the
reconciliation will remain available on the website for a period of thirty days.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 26, 2005, Walter Industries, Inc.
Announces Third Quarter Results
99.2 Press Release dated October 26, 2005, Walter Industries, Inc.
Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2005 Expectations
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: October 26, 2005
(99.1) Press released dated: October 26, 2005, Walter Industries, Inc.
Announces Third Quarter Results
(99.2) Press released dated: October 26, 2005, Walter Industries, Inc.
Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2005 Expectations