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):     May 7, 2010

MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

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):

     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))

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Item 5.07.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 6, 2010, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders at which two proposals were voted upon: (i) the election of directors, and (ii) the appointment of independent auditors.  The following persons were duly elected to serve, subject to the Company’s By-laws, as Directors of the Company until the next Annual Meeting, or until election and qualification of their successors:

	Votes in Favor		Votes Withheld		Broker Non-Votes
Alexander P. Federbush		32,541,969		582,081		2,386,899
Paul J. Flaherty		32,443,701		680,349		2,386,899
Gennaro J. Fulvio		32,541,601		582,449		2,386,899
Gary S. Gladstein		32,435,364		688,686		2,386,899
Scott J. Goldman		25,387,140		7,736,910		2,386,899
Terry Hermanson		31,363,481		1,760,569		2,386,899
Harvey L. Karp		32,385,843		738,207		2,386,899

The proposal to approve the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm was ratified by 34,224,223 votes in favor, 1,156,190 votes against, and 130,536 votes abstaining.

Item 8.01.  Other Events

On May 7, 2010 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 June 15, 2010, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2010. 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 May 7, 2010.

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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: May 7, 2010

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated May 7, 2010.

EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact:	Kent A. McKee
Memphis, TN— May 7, 2010		(901) 753-3208

Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend For Second Quarter

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 7 /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 June 15, 2010, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2010.

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.