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)
January 22, 2008
QUANEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware
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1-5725
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38-1872178 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 1900 West Loop South, Suite 1500, Houston, Texas
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77027 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-961-4600
(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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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On Wednesday, January 23, 2008, Quanex Corporation will present at the Sidoti & Company
Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum. Raymond Jean, Quanex’s chairman and chief executive
officer, will lead the presentation to institutional investors. The slides that will accompany
Mr. Jean’s conference presentation are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference.
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set
forth by specific reference in such a filing.
The slides attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 contain “forward looking statements” within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts
included or incorporated herein may constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results could
vary significantly from those expressed or implied in such statements and are subject to a number
of risks and uncertainties. Statements that use the words “expect,” “should,” “believe,” “will,”
“might,” or similar words reflecting future expectations or beliefs are forward-looking statements.
Factors that could impact future results may include, without limitation, the effect of both
domestic and global economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the
availability and cost of raw materials. For a more complete discussion of factors that may affect
the Company’s future performance, please refer to the Company’s most recent 10-K filing (December
14, 2007) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in particular the section titled “Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act” contained therein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1. Conference Presentation to be presented on January 23, 2008
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
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QUANEX CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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January 22, 2008
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/s/ Kevin P. Delaney |
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(Date)
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Kevin P. Delaney |
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Senior
Vice President — General Counsel
and Secretary
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