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) October 5, 2010
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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34-0367600 |
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Identification No.) |
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| 29400 Lakeland Boulevard, Wickliffe, Ohio
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44092-2298 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 943-4200
Not Applicable
(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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 5, 2010, The Lubrizol Corporation issued a press release announcing its target goal
for earnings by 2013 and its share repurchases during the third quarter of 2010. A copy of the
press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached hereto, is being
furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
Furthermore, the information contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by
reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, unless such subsequent filing specifically references this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
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The Lubrizol Corporation press release dated October 5, 2010 |
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