8-K 1 0001.txt 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 August 31, 2000 reported) --------------------------------------- Atchison Casting Corporation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) KANSAS 1-12541 48-1156578 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 400 South Fourth Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including (913) 367-2121 area code ----------------------------------- None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. ------------ On August 31, 2000, the Company issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2000 results and the planned closure of Claremont Foundry. A copy of the press release announcing these events is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated August 31, 2000 SIGNATURES 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. ATCHISON CASTING CORPORATION DATE: August 31, 2000 /s/ Kevin T. McDermed Kevin T. McDermed Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated August 31, 2000