0000089439-14-000035.txt : 20141110 0000089439-14-000035.hdr.sgml : 20141110 20141110170245 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000089439-14-000035 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20141110 ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20141110 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20141110 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: 141209554 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 mli8k11102014.htm CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED 11-10-14 mli8k11102014.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):
November 10, 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) 
     
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) 
     
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Item 8.01.  Other Events.
 
On November 10, 2014, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents per share on its common stock.  The dividend will be payable December 15, 2014, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2014.  A copy of the press release announcing the payment and record dates is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
 
99.1
Press release, dated November 10, 2014.











































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SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 
 
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
   
 
By:
/s/ Jeffrey A. Martin
 
 
Name:
     Jeffrey A. Martin
 
Title:
     Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
     
Date:  November 10, 2014
   










































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Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
Press release, dated November 10, 2014.












































 
 
 
 

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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for Fourth Quarter


MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 10, 2014 -- Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 7.5 cents per share on its common stock.  The dividend will be payable December 15, 2014, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2014.
 
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: (1) the construction of new homes; (2) the improvement and reconditioning of existing homes and structures; and (3) the commercial construction market that 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