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): JULY 23, 2004
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 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
| On July 23, 2004, Ferro Corporation issued a press release revising our earnings estimate for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. A copy of this release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. |
Signatures
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.
| /s/ Hector R. Ortino Signature Hector R. Ortino |
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| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Title |
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| /s/ Thomas M. Gannon Signature Thomas M. Gannon |
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| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Title |
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| July 23, 2004 Date |
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No | Description | |
99.1
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Press Release of Ferro Corporation dated July 23, 2004. |