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: August 3, 2004
(Date of earliest
event reported)
The
Manitowoc Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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39-0448110 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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2400 S. 44th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066 |
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(Address of principal executive offices including zip code) |
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(920) 684-4410
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 3, 2004, the company issued a press release clarifying information communicated during its second quarter 2004 financial results conference call regarding the projected impact of steel and other commodity costs on its 2004 results. This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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DATE: August 3, 2004 |
/s/ Carl J. Laurino |
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Carl J. Laurino |
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Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
Dated as of August 3, 2004
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated August 3, 2004, regarding clarification of the projected impact of steel and other commodity costs on its 2004 financial results |
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