UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): June 23, 2005
Ferro Corporation
Ohio | 1-584 | 34-0217820 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1000 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
Registrants telephone number, including area code: 216-641-8580
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. | ||||||||
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Exhibit Index | ||||||||
EXHIBIT 99.1 LETTER OF RESIGNATION |
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On June 23, 2005 Padmasree Warrior, a director of Ferro Corporation, and member of the Boards Finance Committee and Technology Strategy Committee, announced her resignation from the Companys Board of Directors. Ms. Warrior is resigning due to the time commitment required by other professional responsibilities. Her resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company and is effective immediately. The resignation letter is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
June 28, 2005
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/s/ Hector R. Ortino | |
Signature | ||
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | ||
Title | ||
June 28, 2005
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/s/ Thomas M. Gannon | |
Signature | ||
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Title |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1
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Director Letter of Resignation |