-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SiahV+A4uS1O1mIHf5BVBBOP2F01w52k+jQJQOaKmS3LvkwjE2GqciRApvD1Vag1 Ry4EQn57cw9MANwkrTE+fw== 0000891092-04-000741.txt : 20040217 0000891092-04-000741.hdr.sgml : 20040216 20040217105633 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891092-04-000741 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040217 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20040217 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: 1226 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06770 FILM NUMBER: 04604833 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 e16939_8k.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 February 17, 2004 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number 1-6770 Delaware 25-0790410 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or Identification No.) organization) 8285 Tournament Drive, Suite 150 Memphis, Tennessee 38125 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (901) 753-3200 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. On February 17, 2004, Mueller Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing declaration of dividend. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release dated February 17, 2004 announcing dividend. 2 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, on February, 17, 2004. MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. /S/ KENT A. MCKEE ----------------------- Kent A. McKee Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated February 17, 2004 4 EX-99.1 3 e16939ex99_1.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares First Dividend MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI), announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable March 15, 2004, to shareholders of record on March 1, 2004. Harvey L. Karp, Chairman of Mueller Industries, Inc. said, "We are pleased to announce our first cash distribution to shareholders. By initiating a regular dividend, our Board has expressed its confidence in the Company's future direction and financial strength. Our earnings and strong balance sheet enable us to provide this cash dividend and allow us to continue to seek opportunities to deliver long-term value to our shareholders." 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, and Great Britain. 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, market demand, pricing, and competitive and technological factors, among others, as set forth in the company's SEC filings. SOURCE Mueller Industries, Inc. -0- 02/17/2004 /CONTACT: Kent A. McKee of Mueller Industries, Inc., +1-901-753-3208/ (MLI) CO: Mueller Industries, Inc. ST: Tennessee IN: MNG CST SU: DIV -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----