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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): |
July
13, 2011 |
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Ohio |
1-8399 |
31-1189815 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, Ohio |
43085 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
(614) 438-3210 |
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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:
⃞ 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 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02. |
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; |
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Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements |
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of Certain Officers |
On July 13, 2011, Worthington Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Andrew Billman has been selected to become the next President of Worthington Cylinder Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company, to succeed Harry A. Goussetis who is retiring. Mr. Billman’s appointment will become effective within the next few weeks, as he works with Mr. Goussetis through a transition period.
A copy of the news release issued by the Company on July 13, 2011 announcing the selection of Mr. Billman is included with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(a)-(c) Not applicable. |
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(d) Exhibits: |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on July 13, 2011 |
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.
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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Date: |
July 13, 2011 |
By: |
/s/ Dale T. Brinkman |
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Dale T. Brinkman, Vice President - |
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Administration, General Counsel and Secretary |
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