UNITED
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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): November 21, 2003
QUANEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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38-1872178 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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1900 West Loop South, Suite 1500, Houston, Texas 77027 |
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 961-4600 |
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Item 7. Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated November 21, 2003, announcing definitive agreement to purchase TruSeal Technologies, Inc.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
Quanex Corporation announced that it signed a definitive purchase agreement with Kirtland Capital Partners to purchase the stock of TruSeal Technologies, Inc. in a cash transaction. The acquisition is subject to government approval. The Company expects to close the deal on or about January 2, 2004. Terms were not disclosed.
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SIGNATURES
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.
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QUANEX CORPORATION |
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Date: November 24, 2003 |
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/s/ Terry M. Murphy |
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Terry M. Murphy |
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Vice
President – Finance and Chief |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated November 21, 2003, announcing definitive agreement to purchase TruSeal Technologies, Inc. |
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