0000089439-14-000029.txt : 20140804 0000089439-14-000029.hdr.sgml : 20140804 20140804105410 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000089439-14-000029 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140804 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20140804 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140804 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000089439 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ROLLING DRAWING & EXTRUDING OF NONFERROUS METALS [3350] IRS NUMBER: 250790410 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06770 FILM NUMBER: 141011849 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: SUITE 150 STREET 2: 8285 TOURNAMENT DRIVE CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38125 BUSINESS PHONE: (901)753-3200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: SUITE 150 STREET 2: 8285 TOURNAMENT DRIVE CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38125 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SHARON STEEL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19910103 8-K 1 mli8k08042014.htm CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED AUGUST 4, 2014 mli8k08042014.htm
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 4, 2014

Mueller Industries, Inc. Logo
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  
Delaware
1-6770
25-0790410
(State or other
(Commission File
(IRS Employer
jurisdiction of
Number)
Identification No.)
incorporation)
    
  
8285 Tournament Drive
Suite 150
Memphis, Tennessee
38125
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
  
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(901) 753-3200
  
Registrant's Former Name or Address, if changed since last report:
N/A
   

 
 
 
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 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 
(d)           On August 4, 2014, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Mueller Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the election of John Hansen to the Board effective immediately. At the time of election the Board did not appoint Mr. Hansen to any committees of the Board.
 
 
The Company’s press release, issued August 4, 2014, announcing the nomination of Mr. Hansen, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits:

99.1
Copy of the Company’s Press Release, dated August 4, 2014
 

 
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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.
 

 
 
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.


 
By:           /s/Gary C. Wilkerson
  
 
Name:     Gary C. Wilkerson
 
Title:       Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 

 
Date: August 4, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
Description
 
99.1
Copy of the Company’s Press Release, issued August 4, 2014

 
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Exhibit 99.1
 
Mueller Industries, Inc. Appoints John B. Hansen to Board of Directors

 
MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 4, 2014 -- Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that Mr. John B. Hansen has joined its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Hansen, age 67, served in various executive leadership positions over his 22 years with Mueller prior to his retirement in April of this year.  This, along with his over 40 years of industry experience, complements the diverse strengths of our Board of Directors.  His appointment expands the Company’s Board to seven members.

Mueller Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of copper tube and fittings; brass and copper alloy rod, bar and shapes; aluminum and brass forgings; aluminum and copper impact extrusions; plastic fittings and valves; refrigeration valves and fittings; and fabricated tubular products.  Mueller’s operations are located throughout the United States and in Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, and China.  Mueller’s business is importantly linked to: (i) the construction of new homes; (ii) the improvement and reconditioning of existing homes and structures; and (iii) the commercial construction market which includes office buildings, factories, hotels, hospitals, etc.
 

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Statements in this release that are not strictly historical may be “forward-looking” statements, which involve risks and uncertainties.  These include economic and currency conditions, continued availability of raw materials and energy, market demand, pricing, competitive and technological factors, and the availability of financing, among others, as set forth in the Company's SEC filings. The words “outlook,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “target,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report.  The Company has no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this report.

 

CONTACT: Jeffrey A. Martin, (901) 753-3226