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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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): |
March 2, 2011 (March 1, 2011) |
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) |
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Ohio |
1-8399 |
31-1189815 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, Ohio |
43085 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
(614) 438-3210 |
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Not Applicable |
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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:
⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events
On March 1, 2011, Worthington Industries, Inc. (“Worthington”) closed its agreement with Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) to combine Dietrich Metal Framing and ClarkWestern Building Systems, Inc. creating a joint venture between the two companies. MISA acquired a 75% interest in the joint venture, and Worthington acquired a 25% interest. The venture will be called ClarkDietrich Building Systems LLC. A copy of the news release announcing the closing of the agreement is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) through (c): Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
The following exhibits are furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on March 2, 2011 |
SIGNATURE
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.
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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Date: |
March 2, 2011 |
By: |
/s/ Dale T. Brinkman |
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Dale T. Brinkman, Vice President- |
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Administration, General Counsel and Secretary |
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