8-K 1 form8k-june222005.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) June 22, 2005 ---------------------------- TOR Minerals International, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-17321 74-2081929 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 722 Burleson Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78402 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (361) 883-5591 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): |_| 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 240.13e-4(c)) Section 8 - Other Events Item 8.01 Other Events. On June 22, 2005, TOR Minerals International, Inc. issued a press release stating that a significant portion of its manufacturing operations at its Netherlands facility have been shut down since the second week of June due to mechanical difficulties. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished in accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation S-B: Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued by the Company on June 22, 2005, announcing the temporary partial shutdown of its Netherlands facility. 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. TOR MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Date: June 22, 2005 By: /s/ Richard L. Bowers --------------------------------- Name: Richard L. Bowers Title: President and Chief Executive Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued by the Company on June 22, 2005, announcing the temporary partial shutdown of its Netherlands facility.