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): February 21, 2023

MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  

Delaware	1-6770	25-0790410
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	Number)	Identification No.)

150 Schilling Boulevard	Suite 100
Collierville	Tennessee	38017
(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):

☐	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))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock	MLI	NYSE

 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new of revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 21, 2023 the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share on its common stock.  The dividend will be payable March 31, 2023 to shareholders of record on March 17, 2023.  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 February 21, 2023

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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/ ANTHONY J. STEINRIEDE
	Name:	Anthony J. Steinriede
	Title:	Vice President - Corporate Controller
Date: February 21, 2023

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated February 21, 2023

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EX-99.1

Mueller Industries, Inc. Announces 20 Percent Increase in Quarterly Dividend

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., February 21, 2023 – For the third consecutive year, Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) has announced a double digit increase to its quarterly dividend.

The Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.30 per share, to be paid on March 31, 2023 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 17, 2023. This represents a 20 percent increase over the 2022 quarterly dividend.

Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) is an industrial corporation whose holdings manufacture vital goods for important markets such as air, water, oil and gas distribution; climate comfort; food preservation; energy transmission; medical; aerospace; and automotive. It includes a network of companies and brands throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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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," "encourage," "anticipate," "appear," 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

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