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): SEPTEMBER 18, 2003
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THE TIMKEN COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
OHIO
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-1169 34-0577130
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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1835 DUEBER AVENUE, S.W., CANTON, OHIO 44706-2798
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(330) 438-3000
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The Timken Company issued a press release on September 18, 2003. A copy of
the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated
herein by this reference. This information is not "filed" pursuant to the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any
registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933.
Exhibits.
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99.1 The Timken Company Press Release dated September 18, 2003.
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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.
THE TIMKEN COMPANY
By: /s/ William R. Burkhart
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William R. Burkhart
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Date: September 18, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Document
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99.1 The Timken Company Press Release dated September 18, 2003.