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) November 9, 2010
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Ohio
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1-5263
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34-0367600 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 29400 Lakeland Boulevard, Wickliffe, Ohio
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44092-2298 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices)
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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))
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| Item 5.02 |
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
(b) On November 9, 2010, The Lubrizol Corporation announced that Joseph W. Bauer, vice
president and general counsel, notified the company of his intent to retire, effective January 3,
2011. A copy of the press release issued by the company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
(e) In connection with Mr. Bauer’s retirement in good standing and in recognition of his long
tenure with the company, the organization and compensation committee approved, in accordance with
The Lubrizol Corporation 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, an amendment to fully vest, effective upon the
date of Mr. Bauer’s retirement, each of the unvested outstanding option awards granted to Mr.
Bauer. The date of grant and the number of shares for which vesting will be accelerated is as
follows: February 19, 2008, 4,150 shares; February 23, 2009, 14,300 shares; and February 22,
2010, 6,000 shares.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
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99.1 |
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The Lubrizol Corporation press release dated November 9, 2010 |
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