0001144204-09-055676.txt : 20091030 0001144204-09-055676.hdr.sgml : 20091030 20091030165133 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-09-055676 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091030 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20091030 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091030 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: 1227 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06770 FILM NUMBER: 091148732 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 v164306_8k.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): October 30, 2009

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	Number)	Identification No.)
of incorporation)

8285 Tournament Drive
Suite 150
Memphis, Tennessee		38125
(Address of principal		Zip Code
executive offices)

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):

	o	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

	o	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

	o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

	o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 8.01. Other Events

On October 30, 2009 the Registrant issued a press release announcing 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 December 15, 2009, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2009. 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 October 30, 2009.

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SIGNATURE

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/ Kent A. McKee
	Name:	Kent A. McKee
	Title:	Executive Vice President
		and Chief Financial Officer

Date: October 30, 2009

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description

99.1	Press release, dated October 30, 2009.

EX-99.1 2 v164306_ex99-1.htm

Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for Fourth Quarter

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 30 /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 December 15, 2009, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2009.

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 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 "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: Kent A. McKee of Mueller Industries, +1-901-753-3208