================================================================================ 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): APRIL 22, 2003 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-584 --------------- FERRO CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) AN OHIO CORPORATION, IRS NO. 34-0217820 1000 LAKESIDE AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44114 (Address of principal executive offices) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE: 216/641-8580 ================================================================================ ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER ITEM 12. ------------------------------------------------------------ Information required by Item 12 is being provided under this Item 9 based on SEC interim filing guidance. On April 22, 2003, Ferro Corporation issued a press release announcing the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. A copy of this release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: April 22, 2003 /s/ J. William Heitman -------------------- ------------------------------------- Signature J. William Heitman Acting Chief Financial Officer ------------------------------------- Title Exhibit Index Exhibit No Description ---------- ----------- 99.2 Press Release of Ferro Corporation dated April 22, 2003.