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): July 30, 2015

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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Item 8.01.  Other Events.

On July 30, 2015, 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 September 18, 2015, to shareholders of record on September 4, 2015.  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 July 30, 2015.

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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/ Gary C. Wilkerson
	Name:	Gary C. Wilkerson
	Title:	Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date:  July 30, 2015

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated July 30, 2015.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for Third Quarter

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 30, 2015 -- 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 September 18, 2015, to shareholders of record on September 4, 2015.

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 “pro forma,” “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