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): August 2, 2018

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

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 2, 2018, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Mueller Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Terry Hermanson, a current independent member of the Board, as Lead Independent Director of the Board, effective January 1, 2019. Gary S. Gladstein, the Company’s outgoing Lead Independent Director of the Board, will continue to serve as Lead Independent Director of the Board until December 31, 2018 and thereafter will continue to serve as a member of the Board.

A copy of the press release regarding the appointment of Mr. Hermanson as Lead Independent Director of the Board is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1  Press release, dated August 3, 2018.

SIGNATURE

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/ Christopher J. Miritello
Name:	Christopher J. Miritello
Title:	Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: August 3, 2018

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Mueller Industries, Inc. Announces Appointment of Terry Hermanson as Lead Independent Director Effective January 1, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 3, 2018 -- Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that effective January 1, 2019, Gary S. Gladstein, who has served on the Board a combined 22 years, including the past three years as Lead Independent Director, will step down from the position of Lead Independent Director but will remain a member of the Board.  Terry Hermanson, a Board member since 2003, will succeed Mr. Gladstein and be appointed as Lead Independent Director of the Board, effective January 1, 2019.  The remainder of the Board’s composition will remain the same.

On the transition, Greg Christopher, Chairman and CEO stated, “Gary Gladstein has served our Board and Company with distinction, and we are fortunate that we will continue to benefit from his experience, diligence and sound judgment.  We are equally fortunate that Terry Hermanson, a dedicated and knowledgeable fifteen year veteran of our Board has agreed to serve as our next Lead Independent Director.”

Mueller Industries, Inc. is an industrial manufacturer that specializes in copper and copper alloy manufacturing while also producing goods made from aluminum, steel, and plastics. It is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and comprises a network of operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, South Korea, the Middle East, and China. Its products include tubing, fittings, valves, vessels, and related items for plumbing and HVACR related piping systems, as well as rod, forgings, extrusions, and various components for OEM applications. Products are distributed into sectors such as building construction, appliance, defense, energy, and automotive.

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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.