8-K 1 a4556107.txt CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY 8-K 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 - January 23, 2004 ------------------------------------ (Date of Earliest Event Reported) Carpenter Technology Corporation -------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-5828 23-0458500 ------------- ---------- ---------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.) 1047 North Park Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, 19610-1339 ---------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 208-2000 Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) and (b) None. (c) Exhibit: Exhibit 99. Press Release dated January 23, 2004 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On January 23, 2004, Carpenter Technology Corporation issued a press release discussing second quarter fiscal 2004 results for the quarter ended December 31, 2003. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for any purpose. 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. Date: January 23, 2004 CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (Registrant) By:/s/ David A. Christiansen -------------------------- David A. Christiansen Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description 99. Press release dated January 23, 2004