8-K

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

May 31, 2012

(Date of earliest event reported)

QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-33913	26-1561397
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1900 West Loop South, Suite 1500, Houston, Texas		77027
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-961-4600

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 Thursday, May 31, 2012, Quanex Building Products Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on June 29, 2012, to holders of the Company’s common stock on the record date of June 15, 2012.

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.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1. Press Release dated May 31, 2012.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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.

	QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION (Registrant)
June 1, 2012	/S/ KEVIN P. DELANEY
(Date)	Kevin P. Delaney Senior Vice President – General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit 99.1. Press Release dated May 31, 2012.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Quanex Building Products Corporation

Declares Quarterly Dividend

HOUSTON, May 31, 2012 – Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) a leading manufacturer of engineered materials, components and systems serving domestic and international window and door OEMs through its Engineered Products and Aluminum Sheet Products groups, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the company’s common stock, payable June 29, 2012, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2012.

Statements that use the words “estimated,” “expect,” “could,” “should,” “believe,” “will,” “might,” or similar words reflecting future expectations or beliefs are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references to synergies derived from the acquisition of Edgetech, future operating results and financial condition of Quanex and future uses of cash. The statements in this release are based on current expectations. Actual results or events may differ materially from this release. 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, the availability and cost of raw materials, and customer demand. For a more complete discussion of factors that may affect the company’s future performance, please refer to the company’s 10-K filing on December 20, 2011, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in particular the section titled, “Private Securities Litigation Reform Act” contained therein.

Financial Contact: Jeff Galow, 713-877-5327; Media Contact: Valerie Calvert, 713-877-5305

For additional information, please visit www.quanex.com