8-K 1 e32723_8k.txt FORM 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 19, 2008 ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-10026 14-0462060 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1373 Broadway, Albany, New York 12204 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (518) 445-2200 None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 240.13a-4(c)) Item 8.01 Other Events On August 19, 2008, the Registrant issued a press release reporting that a significant customer of Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) had indicated that it was substantially reducing planned purchases of components from AEC and other suppliers, for the remainder of 2008 and the first half of 2009. A copy of the release is being filed herewith. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated August 19, 2008. 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. ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. By: /s/ Michael C. Nahl -------------------------------- Name: Michael C. Nahl Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Dated: August 25, 2008 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated August 19, 2008