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): March 27, 2006
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
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telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 9 Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 27, 2006, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing updated guidance on results for the first quarter of 2006 and for the year ending December 31, 2006. The Company is furnishing its press release as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated March 27, 2006
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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: March 28, 2006 |
/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 March 27, 2006
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated March 27, 2006 |
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